First Level Cafe

Tip: You can bring your own hot drink cup to use to reduce trash. I visited on a rainy Monday night when my friends & I had some remote work to do. The owners Gabe & Rory were so welcoming & Leroy made such a delicious apple tea. I really appreciated a spot to do work. They even changed the music to jazz for us. Their energetic pop music before that was great too. I heard they opened at the end of 2022 & are dedicated to building an awesome business for the community. At the end of the evening, they might just give you the leftover pastries. I can’t wait to see this spot develop and add to all the local bounce back from the pandemic

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. The employees are so nice and sweet. They’ve made sure the food and drinks were to my liking without me even asking. the food is amazing as well. I live in Kansas, and so since visiting here, they definitely set the bar high. I would 100% recommend

Stayed in the Bronx on vacay... Well while the AB&B was not that great this amazing coffee house was the best ever! Don't go for just the coffee go for the amazing personalities that bring all the magic together in this quaint cafe! Paula is the best barrister in all the land the latte was the best ever! John will keep your tummy full with some tasty eats... But hands down the heart and soul of this amazing spot is the owner partners Rory and Gabriel! On my trip we gathered there almost daily, these gentleman made us feel welcomed, warm and our souls were edified by their great knowledge, the vast variety of music, the intelligent conversation and just their overall care and passion for entertaining a vast majority of people! They had an amazing story just go in for that, you will be inspired and moved to tears! Oh and did I even mention thee Saturday Jazz Brunch?

A place where the energy, decor/setting is just right. Hospitality with top level service. Had a regular coffee which I normally do not have outside mi casa, pero OH! So good and just right. I then had a blueberry lemonade boba tea. WOWZER! That pastrami sandwich, soooo good. Not the typical super salty kind, but deliciously made. The staff made me feel so welcome. The entrance - You are confronted with doors that make you feel like you were entering a presidential suite. Once in, you immediately feel it. Also can not forget to mention the music is from level of sound to playlist selection. A must visit. Bring a book or your laptop great lounge. Love everything about this place. Got to meet the owner and family, beautiful souls. I can see the connection. Go experience for yourself.

Great place with amazing sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. Such a hidden gem that is newly opened in Mott Haven. The environment is just as good as the food and coffee as there are comfortable seating options in a friendly setting. I highly recommend stopping by and trying the Katz’s pastrami (made with the famous pastrami from Katz’s deli) - it was exceptional!

Stopped in for a quick latte, and it really ticks all the boxes. Friendly atmosphere, great staff, and most importantly, excellent coffee. It's great for reading, studying, first dates, meeting up with friends, etc. What I love even more is that it's locally owned and operated.

Love this place. The food, the pastries, the COFFEE!! Amazing coffee. Barely needs sugar to taste good. Im glad to have them as my daily coffee spot.