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Black-owned cafes in NYC

A focused list of Black-owned cafes across NYC.

Black-owned cafes in NYC

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Make Manifest Cafe

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn★ 5.0

Make Manifest is A Culture Shop, Gallery Space, Creative Community Hub and Plant-based cafe in the heart of Bed-Stuy Brooklyn! An artistic platform b...

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Classic Cups

Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn★ 4.8

605 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA

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Little Book Shop

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn★ 4.8

Dessert made from scratch, using only fresh, honest, pure ingredients mixed together by hand in a thoughtful way—never any artificial preservatives.

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BK Secret Garden

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn★ 4.7

Laid-back juice bar offering smoothies, coffee and tea plus sandwiches and vegan options.

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Bunna Ethiopia

Bushwick, Brooklyn★ 4.7

Bustling outpost provides Ethiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.

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El Barrista

East Harlem, Manhattan★ 4.6

Casual cafe and wine bar with coffee, sandwiches and pastries, plus vegetarian options.

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I Like It Black

Morningside Heights, Manhattan★ 4.6

Casual coffee shop providing brews, baked goods and sandwiches, plus outdoor seating.

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Lips Cafe

East Flatbush, Brooklyn★ 4.6

Caribbean-inspired cafe featuring breakfast, small plates and wraps plus coffee and cocktails.

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Apartment Rael

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn★ 4.5

Apartment Ra’el is a design-focused concept store and coffee shop located in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn. Founded by Brooklyn native Rachel...

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Ourt Box Cafe

Harlem, Manhattan★ 4.5

Cozy cafe offering coffee, tea and breakfast fare, plus pastries and space for events.

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Zaca Cafe

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn★ 4.5

Quaint eatery serving up a mix of French & American staples, with vegan & vegetarian options.

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Cafe Rue Dix

Crown Heights, Brooklyn★ 4.4

Comfortable outpost for French-Senegalese cuisine, including brunch & a weekly fixed-price option.

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Cloudy Donut

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn★ 4.4

Popular donut shop specializing in small-batch, creative varieties, including vegan options.

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Whipped Dessert Lab

LES, Manhattan★ 4.3

Creative, oat-milk & plant-based ice creams dished up in a compact, contemporary parlor.

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Coffee Uplifts People

Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn★ 4.2

Cool coffeehouse brewing barista-made java & espresso drinks using direct-trade, organic beans.

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