I ordered the vegan griot sandwich and vegan turno Haitian pattie and it was literally the best tasting food I've tried in awhile. The coleslaw topping was addicting and so fresh! I simple wanted more and more! The pattie was so soft, flaky and fresh. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia Thomas Lopez
Food is fantastic. The green goddess smoothie is A1 and service was great.
Jeremy Gaston
My food and presentation was impeccable! The Griot sandwich is a must! A new favorite, indeed! Thanks John! 💯🔥
We ordered several dishes to share: beignets, the plantain sandwich with fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and waffles with eggs and bacon. The beignets were the biggest disappointment—dense, small, and only two tiny pieces for the price. The plantain sandwich had good flavor, but the plantains used in place of bread were dense and tough, which didn’t pair well with the filling. The shrimp was seasoned nicely, but the grits were undercooked, lumpy, and bland unless mixed with the shrimp gravy. The waffles looked nice but were thin and light on portion size, again not reflective of the price point.
Overall, while the food had moments of good flavor, the portions and preparation did not match the prices charged. Service was kind but understandably limited with so few staff working. If you’re in a pinch and need a meal, this isn’t a terrible option, but it’s not one I’d go out of my way for. Also, be careful with parking meters in the area—they’re closely monitored, and tickets are common even when paying through the app.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Michelle Jackson
I purchased the waffles and it was so delicious. It comes with fruit, a side of maple syrup and whipped cream. I definitely want to go back and try some other items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. Elington
The only food I like here is their turno. There are a variety of filling from beef to vegetable. Everything else I had here was dry including the griot sandwich and monkey bread. The fresh squeezed orange juice is OK but tasted watered down and had no pulp. Also service is hit or miss sometimes friendly sometimes a little attitude. Pros: It is laptop friendly just mind the sound of the juicer. And kids are allowed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Scott Edwards
Only cafe in the Heights that I know of where you can comfortably work and enjoy great coffee. Never have had a problem getting a seat and popping open the laptop.
shawn bonilla
This is my jam, love the griot sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joao Reyes
Great cafe, I’m coming to work here more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nakita
Was looking for a spot while I waited for a repair and came upon this gem. The ambiance and essence latte was just what I needed.
Take a look-it could be in a book! I loved this cozy, yet very open spaced eatery. It's ideal for students, children, business meetings and safe meetups. They have a cozy nook with kids books, toys and crayons. Great waffle and pancakes. Presentation well thought out. Chocolate chip cookie was really good. From matcha to lattes and juices you'll be able to quench your thirst and either wind down or hear up for the day. Come in from the heat and get something to eat. It's a fun way for u to catch up on your reading while your kids remember their reading list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaghayegh Vosoughi
It took more than 20 minutes for my iced latte to be prepared. Meanwhile. People who ordered after me were given sandwiches and meal orders.
Service: 1
Louiza Nunez
Found a new matcha spot ! They specialize in coffee and fresh pressed juices but DO NOT SLEEP ON THE MATCHA LATTE! Freaking delicious! Also had a bacon egg and cheese sandwich… a bit pricer than im used to coming from NYC , but delicious as heck and perfectly cooked! Ambiance was cute & decor was gorgeous with artwork. Loved the kiddie corner. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wendy Flores
Very cute! The gri-oat latte was tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Khushbu Gohil
Worst Matcha ever! I bought a large iced matcha for $9 and it tastes extremely bitter even with Lavender in it! It has lumps of matcha which is making it worse. I wouldn't recommend trying matcha at this place.
I ordered the vegan griot sandwich and vegan turno Haitian pattie and it was literally the best tasting food I've tried in awhile. The coleslaw topping was addicting and so fresh! I simple wanted more and more! The pattie was so soft, flaky and fresh. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is fantastic. The green goddess smoothie is A1 and service was great.
My food and presentation was impeccable! The Griot sandwich is a must! A new favorite, indeed! Thanks John! 💯🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped in with friends for breakfast before heading to the airport. The café opens before 9 a.m., but it seems to be run by just one person in the front and possibly one person in the kitchen. That said, the space itself is bright, clean, and charming—a cozy spot to sit and catch up with friends.
We ordered several dishes to share: beignets, the plantain sandwich with fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and waffles with eggs and bacon. The beignets were the biggest disappointment—dense, small, and only two tiny pieces for the price. The plantain sandwich had good flavor, but the plantains used in place of bread were dense and tough, which didn’t pair well with the filling. The shrimp was seasoned nicely, but the grits were undercooked, lumpy, and bland unless mixed with the shrimp gravy. The waffles looked nice but were thin and light on portion size, again not reflective of the price point.
Overall, while the food had moments of good flavor, the portions and preparation did not match the prices charged. Service was kind but understandably limited with so few staff working. If you’re in a pinch and need a meal, this isn’t a terrible option, but it’s not one I’d go out of my way for. Also, be careful with parking meters in the area—they’re closely monitored, and tickets are common even when paying through the app.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
I purchased the waffles and it was so delicious. It comes with fruit, a side of maple syrup and whipped cream. I definitely want to go back and try some other items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only food I like here is their turno. There are a variety of filling from beef to vegetable. Everything else I had here was dry including the griot sandwich and monkey bread. The fresh squeezed orange juice is OK but tasted watered down and had no pulp. Also service is hit or miss sometimes friendly sometimes a little attitude.
Pros: It is laptop friendly just mind the sound of the juicer. And kids are allowed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Only cafe in the Heights that I know of where you can comfortably work and enjoy great coffee. Never have had a problem getting a seat and popping open the laptop.
This is my jam, love the griot sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cafe, I’m coming to work here more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was looking for a spot while I waited for a repair and came upon this gem. The ambiance and essence latte was just what I needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Take a look-it could be in a book!
I loved this cozy, yet very open spaced eatery. It's ideal for students, children, business meetings and safe meetups. They have a cozy nook with kids books, toys and crayons. Great waffle and pancakes. Presentation well thought out. Chocolate chip cookie was really good. From matcha to lattes and juices you'll be able to quench your thirst and either wind down or hear up for the day. Come in from the heat and get something to eat. It's a fun way for u to catch up on your reading while your kids remember their reading list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It took more than 20 minutes for my iced latte to be prepared. Meanwhile. People who ordered after me were given sandwiches and meal orders.
Service: 1
Found a new matcha spot ! They specialize in coffee and fresh pressed juices but DO NOT SLEEP ON THE MATCHA LATTE! Freaking delicious!
Also had a bacon egg and cheese sandwich… a bit pricer than im used to coming from NYC , but delicious as heck and perfectly cooked!
Ambiance was cute & decor was gorgeous with artwork. Loved the kiddie corner.
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very cute! The gri-oat latte was tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst Matcha ever!
I bought a large iced matcha for $9 and it tastes extremely bitter even with Lavender in it! It has lumps of matcha which is making it worse. I wouldn't recommend trying matcha at this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
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