BOYFRIEND co-op café + bar — Restaurant in New York

I love this new space, everyone needs to come check it out!

I stopped in on grand opening day and the vibes were immaculate, everyone was very excited to be there! The details in this place is phenomenal! I couldn't stop looking around at all the lighting, the decor placed throughout was so fun, and the bathroom is super warm and dreamy.

We started at the coffee bar with a rose latte, espresso, some pastries and the hummus. Each item was fantastic and I loved all the drink ware and plates everything was served in. The hummus was some of the best hummus we've ever had, literally ate it by the spoonful! Really excellent espresso as well. Angeles behind the coffee bar is a literal angel, extremely sweet, friendly and welcoming!

As a cocktail girlie, I had to make my way over to the bar after skimming the cocktail menu. I had the Boyfriend fizz, the Carmilla drink and the rum shot, all unique and delicious! I didn't get my bartender's name but they were super rad! As I sat down with my Carmilla drink, I happened to pull the book off the bookcase. I hadn't heard of this vampire story before so it was really cool to get into.

Coffee, cocktails, snacks, beautiful ambiance, terrific staff. Fabulous spot to chill at. I will definitely be back to try a little bit more of everything. I suggest you do the same, you won’t be disappointed. Boyfriend will become one of your new fave...

I fear I just had the best espresso shot. Outside of the teta's tea and oat chai I get very frequently during the day time, I've come here in the evenings for a cocktail. When I came here I was expecting New York cocktail prices, not ideal on my wallet but prepared, and was pleasantly surprised that I could have a multi ingredient and garnished cocktail for basically what I pay for a beer in the city. After coming here for a bit I started building community and recognizing some people when I am here. All of the staff are so friendly and kind, and welcome everyone to feel like you've been coming for 20 years. I come here to do laptop work and have made connections ranging from community outreach to IT. They also frequently have organized events along with being a regular come as you please place. With clean and well kept bathrooms, quick service, reliable wifi, and well priced beverages and food, this became the third space I've been looking for for...

This place, two establishments ago, was called Old Timers. I learned to bartend here. Spent many, many hours with dear friends here. I hadn’t returned till the opening of Boyfriend. I was on my way to a funeral, YES a funeral. Before getting on the M, my actual boyfriend and I wanted coffee. We walk in, and he exclaimed out of excitement because it looked so beautiful The person behind the bar sorta glared, then went back to her chess game that was happening on the bar. We stood there for a minute, both completely ignored. No hi, no welcome. Nothing. Now, as two people who work in service, we stood there for a long enough time before turning around and leaving. It’s not our job to strike up a transaction

Maybe work on your staff. Two native New Yorkers, who work in service, completely snubbed.

I guess maybe that’s what...