It's not just any old cafe that would think to use a rich, thick, sweet balsamic vinegar, good enough to sip all by itself, on their avocado toast.

Ash Euvin

A very nice setting to bring your family to eat along side with. While enjoying a great meal along with music. I highly recommend coming here i know i would like to eat here again!

Parker Wright

This restaurant is fantastic. My friends and I go often for a sandwich (The Cubano or Steak Sandwich) which are both S-Tier. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the owners are all the nicest people ever. 10/10 weekly experience.

Bianca Catalan

I saw this place listed on the food review site, Infatuation, and absolutely lived up to the expectations! Excellent food. Warm, cozy, and feeling of home in every bite. I got the chicken mofongo and chicken soup. 😋

Julia Chan

We came here on a cold monday night and the sancocho was warm and inviting. Exactly enough food for 2 hungry girls. Emily made us feel welcomed the moment we walked in. Also really appreciate the buzzer-bathroom system 😂

BIG WILL

Been eating her for years and the flavor of Latin food is amazing, simple quick service and great taste. Highly recommended.

j j

They have a very affordable Lunch Special that runs all day for only $9! They accept all types of payment but I always use cash to support local businesses. The owner and staff were friendly and the food were delicious, muy delicioso!

Dillon D

Delicious food and great service and staff!! a Must visit for LES

Margarette Castro

This is the best chicken soup ever the chicken has flavor. I recommend.

Katherine Acosta

Feels like home!! The food and service was incredible and if you’re craving comfort food this is the spot.

Ricardo Garcia

Phenomenal authentic Dominican cuisine. Great prices and great service. Very friendly staff!

Ava

This restaurant has been a family staple since the beginning of time 💗. It never fails to impress us every time we come here 🙏🏽.

Iliana Cuebas

I been coming to cibao restaurant for years, the staff is very friendly , very attentive, and the food is amazing , I can't get enough of this place . They have amazing all day specials for great prices, especially in the economy we are living in , everything being so expensive . I recommend you come here with family and friends to eat . It is definitely worth it. ❤️

Veronica Meza

Have been ordering here since I was a kid and the quality food has not faltered. Love the steak sandwich and chicharones. Definitely Recommend

M

The Arroz con Camarones Is always well seasoned and flavorful.

Jennie Rivera

This crew knows how to handle both busy and slow times. Everything has that just-picked flavor. Workers maintained service uniquely excellent. The atmosphere enhances meals and the team is knowledgeable. All menu items taste good here.

Earth Goddess

Love this place. The food remains delicious and authentic. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. It’s been a staple for me since 2018. Love sitting here to enjoy a meal!

Black Cat LES has an inconspicuous storefront for a Lower East Side cafe. once through the door, the interior opens up into a surprisingly medium/large space. it’s well-maintained and clean. the vibe is very community living room with a variety of seating options. lots of laptop-pers & tablet-ers at work when here last. there’s WiFi for those who need it. there are live events at night like music, readings, comedy, etc. there’s a variety coffee & tea drinks on the menu as well as variety of simple savory eats like sandwiches, toasts, and bagels. got a large drip coffee to fight a chilly weekday off with hot caffeine and it did the job. strong coffee, nice caffeine kick. it was a huge cup of coffee and it warmed up and sped up my walk of endless errands in the neighborhood. the staff is very chill and kind. cafes like this are becoming the rarity in NYC. cherish the neighborhood gems.

Black Cat LES isn’t your average coffee shop it feels like a living room for the Lower East Side. From the mismatched couches to the community events, there’s an unpolished charm that makes you want to linger. Their coffee hits the mark strong, unpretentious, and always fresh. I love that it doubles as a coworking space by day and a creative hub by night. It’s the kind of spot where conversations flow easily, and everyone feels like a regular.

Came here to work remotely. The place is super grungy with a cool vibe, the Barnstable isn't the warmest person but I didnt mind as its part of the underground "charm" of the place. My main issue was with the wifi- for a place that requires a purchase to get the password, I tried 3 different times and the internet was basically not existent. So if you're planning yo actually do some work- wouldn't recommend it.

Went on 10/5/2025 at 8:10 am and the Barista was just opening. Didn't start taking orders for another 10-15 minutes and was kind of rude. The latte when it finally came out was really good, I got the nutella latte which felt a little juvenile but she did great on that. Just got the bagel and it looks awesome so we'll see.

Taste Bud

No frills place with decent latin food. I ordered the stewed chicken and although a bit salty, it was still good. Good size portions so go hungry!

Raschid Pierce

I order a steak & cheese. It had no cheese just lettuce, tomatoe with steak no mayonnaise. The steak was bland. $11.00 I wouldn't buy it again. For some reason the prices went up. $12.00 for a large chicken soup.

The barista was extremely unfriendly, exhibiting passive-aggressive behavior and clearly hating her job (evident from her shouting at guests towards the end). I visited this cafe for an event, and when I ordered an iced matcha latte (and tipped), the barista was not only passive-aggressive but also impatient. She/they made me feel as though I couldn't speak English while I ordered, even though I have lived in the U.S. for 10 years, speak fluent English, and work in a communication-heavy job. Towards the end of the event at 9pm (despite the cafe's closing time being listed as 10pm), the barista shouted at everyone, saying, "The cafe was supposed to close an hour ago! Nobody is paying me for this hour! Please leave!" This was unprofessional and unacceptable behavior. No professional staff member should ever shout at guests. Despite paying for drinks and tipping, the experience was terrible. Based on this, I cannot recommend this cafe to anyone. If you are the business owner, please address this rude behavior that occurred on June 26 (Wednesday) during the night shift. Improving staff behavior is crucial for customer satisfaction and the reputation of your cafe.

Very bad vibes here. There was only one employee working who was eventually rude and yelled at us and snatched our food away for accidentally taking the wrong order even though the ordering process was very chaotic and you had to guess if an item was yours when it came out. It was taking more than 20 minutes to get simple drinks out and I waited upwards of 30 minutes for a sandwich. Orders were disorganized and thrown out with no names attached which was very confusing. Food was ok although overpriced for the quality, but the rude and aggressive staff member made it a horrible experience. Would not recommend coming here.

The barista is *rude*. Idk if there are several but there is an older lady and does not put names on the coffees. So when people order the same kind of food or coffee they don’t know what belongs to who. Very uncomfortable. Poor customer service - she literally yells at customers. It also took over 30 min to get food

This place needs to seriously think about when and what days they do open mic comedy shows as they are often intrusive and do not have a schedule posted online so that people know to avoid the business those days. For example I am here on a Tuesday where every table is someone here to work and the comedy club essentially has forced multiple people to move for their setup.

Barista made a very rude comment about not tipping after I had paid. This was very off putting and made for a less than ideal experience.

bram Robinson

Sadly, my staff got severe food poisoning from a lunch I bought form here a few weeks back. It was specifically the arroz con pollo. I urge the owners to look at their food safety as this was dangerous and if it didn’t happen before a weekend my entire staff would have been out for days.

Raquel Camacho

Unfortunately, I wish I could rate this restaurant higher, but I did not have a pleasant experience. This restaurant has been around for a long time and I use to frequent often when I was younger. I recently visited and met up with a friend whom I haven't seen in several years. Thought this restaurant would be a great place to reminisce about the old days. Once we were done and ready to pay, our bill was extremely high and different from the menu. I ordered the tres golpes for breakfast and my friend ordered the cuban sandwich without the ham and replaced it with lettuce (this is important). I was ready to pay when my friend noticed the cost did not make sense. She noticed the coffee was $3.50ea and the cuban was $10 (at that moment it was the right price) and my tres golpes was $16. My friend told me that she was at this restaurant the day before and got coffee and was charged $1.50. My friend approached the waitress and she said to her, "oh, I'm sorry. I gave you the wrong receipt". I need to mention this place was not crowded. At this point it was us, and two additional parties, 1 had just arrived and the other had just received their food. Yeah, ok lady. Anyways, when we received the revised version, she charged for the coffees $3ea, the cuban $14 and the tres golpes $15. This time I challenged it with a different lady and asked her why did the coffee cost $3? She looked nervous and asked our waitress, who became very defensive. The waitress asked her, "did you give them the regular coffee?", which her coworker looked confused, but went along with it and said"yes". Seriously, you don't have a coffee menu! What do you mean, the regular one? So, I then proceeded in advising her that my friend stopped by the day before and was charged $1.50. So she, very evidently bothered, replied, " you know what, I'm giving it to you for free, OK" I wasn't asking for that, but ok. Then I asked her why was the cuban sandwich $14 when the menu has it for $10. She replied-are you ready for this- "because she asked for lettuce"🤣🤣🤣. I said, "since when replacing ham with lettuce is more expensive?" Anyways, I paid for the bill, left no tip and left. If you eat here, food is ok, but make sure you do not get stiffed on the bill. She was dishonest, tried to get over and was very rude. Oh, and this happened on Oct 26, 2025.