Alke Café

Sasha Diamond-Lenow

I love this place! It is such a gem for the area! Great energy, awesome event options including comedy, music, special events! I recently went to an incredible special tasting menu that had northern Nigerian specialities that was mind blowing! Monday night comedy is always fun with great drinks from a great bar staff and energy. Alke is also open for coffee which is always nice especially to grab on a walk to the park with the pup or to sit outside when weather allows

Maria Ortega

I am so happy a new cafe & bar opened up in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is excellent and the service was fabulous. I had and iced matcha latte with oat milk and my best friend had an iced latte with oat milk. Both drinks were strong and delicious. We ordered a cheese croissant and a chocolate one. Both were super fresh & soft on the inside. We chose to enjoy our coffee and tea in the outside seating area. The barista was lovely and attentive. I highly recommend this place both on atmosphere and quality of products. I encourage you to support this black owned business the next time you come to Harlem.

Ms. J

This spot took over my long time fave "Cantina" restaurant, but Alke is a perfect new neighborhood spot for coffee or cocktails. The music, lighting & libations just right for a girls' catch up session on a cold rainy Sunday.

John Diebold

The perfect spot to relax after a walk in Central Park! Friendly waiter, chill atmosphere, and tasty food and drinks. The Jebna Buna coffee is a must!

anthony segura

Such a great experience. Beautiful welcoming atmosphere, great coffee and cocktails and delicious food. Awsome date spot!!!

Nahom Kagnew

Amazing new edition to the area with great refreshing cocktails, unique finger food and super friendly staff! Highly recommend

Fantastic Vibe. The owner is so kind and fun, and jsut a joy to be around. It is the perfect neighborhood bar with people studying/working, talking with your neighbors, and great music and drinks. I went for happy hour on Sunday to get out of the heat, and stayed for the drinks and great conversation. I didn't get a chance to try the food, but I will soon as this is 100% a new regular spot for me. Also, right by the park so a great spot to pop into after hanging out by the pool or hanging out in the area. 2 blocks from the 110 Redline Stop and not far from the A/C stop.

Seriously one of the best joints in the hood. Come just to chat with Ginette. You will be treated like family.

New favorite spot. Great staff and atmosphere. The Monday comedy show is my go to weekly event.

I loved this restaurant. If you are visiting New York or live in New York, and you want to experience coffee shop with the great ambience, definitely make a stop here. The food is great, customer service is great.

A hidden space, situated below the street level, is an unexpected gem with ambiance and great drinks and food. On Mondays, you'll catch some great comedy acts, even saw Roy Wood Jr. there. Definitely check it out.

Every first Sunday, there’s live music. The place is welcoming and the people are friendly. We had a splendid time listening to Neo-soul music and the DJ was spot-on with the music before and during breaks.

My friend recently had his birthday party here and Alke Cafe was extremely accommodating. The service and food was excellent. I highly recommend!

This is a neighborhood cafe with live comedy shows, jazz and other cultural events happening weekly. The owner takes pride in her food. well-seasoned dishes, especially the bowls. Their French fries are to die for. For non-alcoholic people, they serve great coffee and homemade teas.

The atmosphere was great and so was the service. My boyfriend and I played uno while we waited for our food which got to us quickly. I ordered the salmon bowl it was the best thing I had in a while from a restaurant. Well seasoned and everything

Alke Cafe is such an incredible home for the community! Great food, but even more incredible vibes. Such a warm and kind staff; extremely people-centered service.

Incredibly kind and attentive staff! Also lovely ambiance and crowd. My friends are regulars here because of this.

Rebecca Charles

Seriously one of the best joints in the hood. Come just to chat with Ginette. You will be treated like family.

M NYC

I came in just for a coffee and the woman working was so kind! Would love to come back to try more.

The Rating Man Webby (Webbyman)

This is a neighborhood cafe with live comedy shows, jazz and other cultural events happening weekly. The owner takes pride in her food. well-seasoned dishes, especially the bowls. Their French fries are to die for. For non-alcoholic people, they serve great coffee and homemade teas.

Eury German

Alke Cafe is such an incredible home for the community! Great food, but even more incredible vibes. Such a warm and kind staff; extremely people-centered service.

Marko Guzijan

New favorite spot. Great staff and atmosphere. The Monday comedy show is my go to weekly event.

H.

The atmosphere was great and so was the service. My boyfriend and I played uno while we waited for our food which got to us quickly. I ordered the salmon bowl it was the best thing I had in a while from a restaurant. Well seasoned and everything

Ellen G

I loved this restaurant. If you are visiting New York or live in New York, and you want to experience coffee shop with the great ambience, definitely make a stop here. The food is great, customer service is great.

Ross Maloney

Fantastic Vibe. The owner is so kind and fun, and jsut a joy to be around. It is the perfect neighborhood bar with people studying/working, talking with your neighbors, and great music and drinks. I went for happy hour on Sunday to get out of the heat, and stayed for the drinks and great conversation. I didn't get a chance to try the food, but I will soon as this is 100% a new regular spot for me. Also, right by the park so a great spot to pop into after hanging out by the pool or hanging out in the area. 2 blocks from the 110 Redline Stop and not far from the A/C stop.

Barb Sykes

Every first Sunday, there’s live music. The place is welcoming and the people are friendly. We had a splendid time listening to Neo-soul music and the DJ was spot-on with the music before and during breaks.

Chef D

A hidden space, situated below the street level, is an unexpected gem with ambiance and great drinks and food. On Mondays, you'll catch some great comedy acts, even saw Roy Wood Jr. there. Definitely check it out.

Malcolm Martin

This place is like an oasis in the madness of NYC, with an old town charm and the most friendly owner/bar tender! Shout out to Ginet!!! Great food, good vibes and serene atmosphere. Definitely recommend the Monday night comedy shows!

The cocktails were just ok tasting to me. I didn’t really love the drinks but at least I know what not to get or recommend next time. Harlem Juju was my least favorite and the Soul Ties could have been better. They both had bitter tastes to them. But at least the samosas were good.

Carolina Morales

The cocktails were just ok tasting to me. I didn’t really love the drinks but at least I know what not to get or recommend next time. Harlem Juju was my least favorite and the Soul Ties could have been better. They both had bitter tastes to them. But at least the samosas were good.