Lauren M.
10/15/2025
Black Cat has been around forever and is a staple in the neighborhood. Despite what others write, I do think the coffee shop is cozy. The space was not loud, just a few people talking and some...
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172 Rivington St
New York, NY 10002
Black Cat Cafe Inc, located in the heart of the Lower East Side in New York City, is a neighborhood-driven coffee and tea house that prides itself on serving food and beverages made from local ingredients. With a cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and a commitment to staying true to the cafe concept, Black Cat offers a unique space for meetings, study groups, and a variety of free events.
Owned by Aaron Ho, a criminology professor, Black Cat Cafe aims to build community and bring together like-minded individuals from various backgrounds. The cafe provides a welcoming environment for students, academics, teachers, intellectuals, and professionals to work, engage in stimulating discussions, and enjoy a range of programs such as open-mic nights, comedy shows, academic lectures, and themed movie nights.
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Alana K.
5/11/2025
I came here around 10:30am on a Saturday. There was only one person working behind the register/bar. I ordered a hot coffee with milk, which was fine. The menu was huge- tons of drink options,...
M U.
6/4/2025
This place looks really cool! The sofás are confortable. But, it just doesn't feel cozy once inside. The woman at the front seemed unhappy with every customer, question, etc. The good and coffee...
Olivia P.
5/31/2025
Lots of seatings inside but it's really dark. Coffee was decent and staff was great. Nice place to go for a rainy day. They also have stand up comedy in the evenings on select nights.
Lily L.
6/26/2024
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...
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