5 Cafes in Harlem, New York NY That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 cafes in Harlem, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five cafes in Harlem, New York, that are listed on Google as serving alcohol, so you can find a spot for a latte in the morning or a glass of wine or cocktail later. It helps remote workers, brunch groups and anyone looking for a relaxed place to meet. The list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, and each entry notes hours, price range, useful attributes and what reviewers mention most.
#1
Common Good Harlem
★ 4.7 (347 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Common Good Harlem is a coffee shop at 2801 Frederick Douglass Blvd, open from 7:30 am on weekdays and closing at 6 pm most days. Price range is listed at $10 to 20. It serves beer and wine alongside coffee and tea. Reviewers mention light jazz, a calm atmosphere, matcha, a lavender vanilla latte and a breakfast sandwich on an everything croissant. It is listed as good for laptop work and fully wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Quiet laptop work with coffee
- Address
- 2801 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10039, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8:30 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#2
Sugar Hill Cafe
★ 4.6 (1,044 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Sugar Hill Cafe at 410 W 145th St is a daytime cafe open 7 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 3 pm on weekends, with a listed price range of $10 to 20. Beer and wine are available along with brunch. Reviewers mention a lavender latte, Nutella latte, rose matcha and a filling avocado toast. They describe a small, cozy room, calm service and free tap water. It also lists live performances.
Best for: Weekend brunch and specialty lattes
- Address
- 410 W 145th St, New York, NY 10031, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4:30 pm; Mon 7 am–4:30 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–4:30 pm; Tue 7 am–4:30 pm; Wed 7 am–4:30 pm
#3
Alke Café
★ 4.8 (143 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Alke Café at 1838 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd works as both cafe and bar, open in the afternoon and evening, until 1 am on Saturday, and closed Tuesday. Price range is listed at $20 to 30. It lists cocktails, spirits, happy-hour drinks and food, live music and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention loaded fries, a warm single-room space near the 116th Street station, and hosting workshops, trivia and birthday gatherings there.
Best for: Evening drinks and small events
- Address
- 1838 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10026, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 pm–12 am; Mon 4–11 pm; Sat 11 am–1 am; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 4–11 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 4–11 pm
#4
Mushtari Cafe
★ 4.7 (229 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Mushtari Cafe is a coffee shop inside a plant, flower and hardware shop, listed at 34 West 126th Street and open daily 8 am to 5 pm. Price range is listed at $1 to 20. Reviewers describe a lush green space full of plants, good music, a London Fog latte, buttery croissants, an almond croissant and breakfast sandwiches. It lists a bar on site, Wi-Fi, a quiet and cozy feel, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Pastries among the plants
- Address
- 34 West 126th Street, 31 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–5 pm
#5
El Barrista cafe
★ 4.6 (504 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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El Barrista cafe at 2154 3rd Ave stays open until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday and until 8 pm midweek, with a listed price range of $10 to 20. It identifies as Black-owned and serves beer and cocktails. Reviewers mention espresso martinis, a Harlem breakfast sandwich, spinach turnovers and smooth jazz with the performer shown on screen. Some note it runs a bit pricey. It has outdoor seating and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Late espresso martinis
- Address
- 2154 3rd Ave #2, New York, NY 10035, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–10 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8:30 am–10 pm; Sun 8:30 am–6 pm; Thu 7:30 am–8 pm; Tue 7:30 am–8 pm; Wed 7:30 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 cafes in Harlem, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Sugar Hill Cafe and Alke Café take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Sugar Hill Cafe opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Common Good Harlem ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 347 reviews. Sugar Hill Cafe is second at 4.6 from 1,044 reviews.
Which cafes in Harlem, New York NY are open late?
Alke Café stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Common Good Harlem $10–20; Sugar Hill Cafe $10–20; Alke Café $20–30; Mushtari Cafe $1–20; El Barrista cafe $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Common Good Harlem and Sugar Hill Cafe.
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