Clipper Coffee — Restaurant in New York

If only I could copy and paste Clipper Coffee all over the Northeast Bronx! I loved it here and can’t wait to go back.

There’s a very friendly young man in there who I think is the owner. He greets you with a smile. The lovely young lady behind the counter knew some of the patrons by name and warmly took their order. The music is dope. Once I heard The BeeGees I knew I was in the right place lol. There’s a small reading nook towards the back of the shop, and out front are some board games. They probably do a game night which, if so, is pretty fun.

I had an iced latte w/almond milk and it was robust and refreshing for a hot summer’s day. I didn’t have any of their food items but I saw a couple walk out with some sandwiches that looked delicious!

There’s some outdoor seating, though not ample, which is quite fine. I think it’s just right for the size of the shop.

Who do I have to talk to to get more Clipper Coffees in the BX?! Lol. This place made my day, and I truly wish we could have more non-corporate (no hate DD and Starbucks- I still love y’all) coffee shops like this that stimulate culture in their local communities. Whoever owns this place, you have my support and gratitude!

If you’re on City Island, pay these folks a visit. Many families did the day I was there. It’s a...

The coffee at Clipper Coffee is very, very good. The coffee shop is located in City Island on the main drag. Clipper Coffee provides people with a cozy environment to relax and have coffee or tea.

What is good is the coffee. I had an Americano, which had a smooth and pleasant flavor. They have a small used book area with books that looked like they were worth reading. I also saw a chess set and a few other board games.

What is not so good is that the place looks like it is not cleaned very often, certainly not at a regular interval as it should be on a daily basis. Surfaces needed to be wiped down. The floor needed sweeping. I saw cinnamon spilled in the front condiment area. There were a lot of crumbs in the display case where the bread was showcased. There is a sofa that is so worn-out-looking that it needs to be replaced.

Despite that, it is a great place to enjoy coffee. I...

Local, chill vibes…my Americano was great! The pastries we tried were amazing…the cheddar scallion scone was so buttery and rich and soft, I had it warm with butter and it was my favorite part of my breakfast…also tried the chilli cheese danish which had a flaky croissant like texture, a hint of spice and it was really delicious served warm. Service was great. Great value, it was $15 for breakfast for two (2 espresso beverages & 2 pastries which we split) which is almost unheard of nowadays!! Also loved that the restaurant has a free library where you can bring a book/take a book, what...