When I come back to Harlem, this will be part of my journey because I want to try more items…read more I was passing time and needed something to eat for breakfast. I searched the area for food and this came up. When I got off the train it was conveniently right across the street and very inviting. I was greeted warmly and ordered the hot veggie wrap and theor bottled Ginger juice. They have a very intimate yet spacious space. I sat amd waiting for my order. They do have a small pastry/muffin section, coffee options as well as very good looking lunch amd dinner options. The wrap was smaller than expected but it was so good. The ginger juice was delicious and very gingery. Next time, I will order cassava fries also, should I choose the wrap again if pressed for time. It's a really great vibe. I look forward to returning over and over again.

Super cute African owned coffee shop right next to the Harlem train station. There is some communal…read moreseating and its a great place to work and enjoy some beverages and bites. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. This was the meeting point for our Harlem street walking tour. They had a great international Playlist in the background as well. Definitely consider supporting this minority owned business!

This is the cafe that made me fall in love with egg bagels. Buttery and delicious and perfect and…read moretranscendent I felt like I saw God. Anyways I used to go here religiously when I went to City College!! I don't go quite as much these days but it's still my favorite cafe in the area and I think of it often. Everything is tasty and perfect and made with love (also more affordable than other cafes in the neighborhood). Get the stamp card! Go all the time! It's awesome!

Just an excellent coffee experience. Great variety of healthy foods and snacks. Great people.read more

Amazing food selections, excellent customer service, great vibe amongst staff and customers…read more The ambiance is comfortable and inviting. The owners are amazing. Great for date night, family or girls/boyz night out.

The Edge's menu purports to blend "the flavors of Jamaica & England with a little New York…read moreattitude." My friend and I were excited to try the Jamaican side of the menu. We started with drinks. She ordered the passion fruit margarita and I went with the tamarind mango margarita. We were told the margaritas are made with a wine based cocktail instead of tequila or mezcal since the restaurant only serves beer and wine. We've never had margaritas made with wine before, which should have been our first clue to skip the cocktails. Unfortunately we were feeling adventurous and neither of us ended up enjoying our drinks. Mine lacked any hint of tamarind, had a subtle mango flavor, and tasted more like a mocktail. My friend said hers tasted like a tart beverage. We ordered the codfish fritters to start and they were a delicious appetizer. We shared the jerk chicken and pancakes and the plantain crusted crab cakes for our entrees. The pancakes were light and fluffy. Unfortunately the jerk chicken was a huge letdown. We were expecting authentic Jamaican flavors. As someone who grew up eating jerk chicken and has enjoyed the real thing in Jamaica numerous times, this wasn't it! I was also surprised to be served a chicken cutlet instead of an actual breast, thigh, or wing portion of chicken. We did not enjoy the chicken. The crab cakes were well done and topped with a stale tasting chip. The fried plantains that accompanied the dish were mushy. We did not enjoy this dish either. My friend ordered the housemade chocolate chip bread pudding, which she said had everything under the sun on it. She enjoyed it, but said it didn't taste like any bread pudding she had ever tasted. Overall, the restaurant's concept is cool, but not well executed. The service was good minus the delayed water glass refills. Unfortunately, the food and drinks were a huge disappointment!

One of those hippie-style Israeli cafés with a crowd-pleasing Mediterranean menu and "whimsical"…read moredecor, like an unexplained shower faucet in the corner. We shared the malawach and Greek breakfast, which was served with Levantine-style bourekas. The malawach itself was quite good, but the tomato chutney was very watery. The Greek breakfast was nothing to write home about.

For those not living in this neighborhood, Claire's is a rare spot adjacent to Central Park North…read morewhere you can sit down to relax for a beverage or eats after enjoying a stroll in the park's Harlem Meer, the Conservatory Gardens, or Northwoods. Definitely worth stopping by, bright with café tables outside suitable for good weather, you can enjoy here the surrounding view of New York apartment buildings from the 1910s. It's nice to have an independent, eclectic café nearby, especially with the large picture windows to let the sun in. Used to come here when I moved to the neighborhood more often for a coffee and small bite while working... that is when it was 1927 Café Bar Popular before whatever buyout and conversion to Claire's. That being said for me, honing my own home barista skills and noting Claire's food was a little pricey for what you got, had not been inclined to return for some time. In the interim, its interior has been tastefully redone with warm dark wood accents plus some new items are on the menu. Since I do like supporting local business, after spotting a promo on one of the apps, wanted to give their food another try. Some of Claire's dishes have Mediterranean influences, including Israeli origins. Ordered their "Signature" Pastrami Ciabatta (with Chimichurri, Mayo, Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Onion, Red Onion) and Sabih Malawah (a Jewish Yemenite puff pastry flatbread with Roasted Eggplant, Hardboiled Egg, Israeli Salad, Red Onions, Pickles, Tahini). Both were excellent choices (see pics) with the definite winner being the Sabih Malawah! Its tahini was with prepared with beets, served on the side. Not having had anything like Malawah before, found it delicate, flavorful, and really amazing! The Ciabatta, which I brought home to enjoy while working, was also fantastic. The ciabatta itself had the perfect tender, crispy crust allowing it to hold the delicious melded components. With friendly, attentive staff, I plan on returning to Claire's for eats more sooner than later. Recommend you check them out too!

Best sandwiches around! Huge & delish!!! I am too stuffed to…read morewrite a whole review so goodbye! PS, each sammie is 2 meals worth unless you're a Columbia Lions footballer

Visited Milano Market on my journey to Harlem and grabbed a grilled chicken sandwich with hot…read morepeppers, smoked mozzarella, basil, tomato, and subbed the Italian dressing for pesto. You can definitely split this with someone else! Super easy ordering process and was in and out. Menus are by the front door if you need a moment to decide.

It's a convenient and clean "health market". I like to call it a boogie bodega, lol…read more They serve smoothies and offer all it's fixin's ( whey protein, vegan, seamoss, spirulina, etc.), salads, and sandwiches. As well as having in stock all the classic bodega finds and some rare appearances of specialty brands. If I ever find myself in the neighborhood again I would definitely stop by. Price? More expensive than a neighborhood bodega, but hey.

My regular local deli, never fails to please and all employees go above and beyond, will always…read morerecommend!!! Shout out to macoumba for the great service as always.

I came here after a show at columbias theater and was really half I did!…read more Food: this is a diner that has several options and a bar. We were craving some breakfast food and got the French toast and fries! Both were solid, and they offered huge portions! Ambience: there is a really fun vibe! The bar makes it a bit more trendy compared to most diners. Service: good attentive service, where I didn't feel rushed! Price: reasonably priced!

We came here on a rainy day for lunch, and was immediately seated. This diner has a comfortable…read morevibe, with lots of TVs showing game shows, and they even decorated for Halloween! We placed our order, but it did take a fairly long time before the food came out---longer than normal. Regardless, every item on the menu was alright. I got the Cuban, and it was fine. A little too heavy for my tasting. Regardless, we had a fine time here and I'm glad we came!

The Chop Cheese and the Cheese steak sandwiches on hoagies were delicious. My wife and I had them…read morewith two Stella's. Amazing! *There is a speakeasy in the back that looks cool. Too bad we don't have the time to go.

Moody little spot behind a delicatessen! With small live music events happening…read more An assortment of hot or cold sandwiches with vegan options too. Love that they offer fridgerated drinks to cocktails. Service is quick me attentive. It's a whole puppy speakeasy vibe! Worth a visit

Best fresh watermelon and watermelon juice in Harlem! Perfect for a sunny summer day.read more

As a long time (over 6 year) customer. This is my secret place to buy the sweetest seeded…read morewatermelon, outside of down South. It is such a pleasure to share this amazing food truck at the corner of 139th and Lenox in Harlem. The service is very kind, and pleasant. Not to mention supporting a black owned business that gives back to the community. Been driving over from Jersey for years to patronize the seeded watermelons that I grew up enjoying every summer, that this food truck carries. There are other amazing fruits such as mangoes, cherries, yellow seeded watermelon. Not to mention they now cook really good fish. Absolutely, yummy. The service is very nice, everything is wonderful. You definitely will never be disappointed with your purchase. Thank you for always being great.

SCW and I stopped into Wolfnights while staying nearby in NYC. I saw the sign as we were walking…read moreand the menu outside had vegan wraps. So we stopped in. The interior is small but clean with a few chairs to sit and eat in along the front window and off to the side. You order through a kiosk which makes it fairly easy. We both got the Himalayan wraps. Our order came out quickly and we took our wraps back to the hotel and ate them later. When we did I really enjoyed the flavors and textures of the Himalayan wrap. It had a decent amount of spice to it which I always appreciate. The wraps themselves were quite large and very filling. The veggies were fresh. I enjoyed it so much I came back the next day and ordered another one. The service was good. Not much interaction as you only really do when your order is ready. They do have some sauces off to the side as well, one being a spicy ketchup and another some kind of green sauce. I didn't try either. I appreciate the vegan offerings they have at Wolfnights and would return in the future to try some of the others.

Location is near MOMA, and we needed some vegan food. The Himalayan sandwich had seitan with spicy…read moreHawaiian flavor and lots of veggies. The vegan loved it; the vegetarian thought it was ok. FYI, there really isn't any inside seating.