Monday, December 5, 2011

☞ INTRODUCING: Lenox Coffee Opens



We received news that the new Lenox Coffee shop just opened this weekend on 129th Street and were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the establishment upon visiting the shop just east of Lenox Avenue. The interior has that vintage, antique coffeehouse look with reclaimed wood floors, a large leather couch, exposed brick walls, a bronze tin ceiling, filament lightbulb sconces and schoolhouse pendant lights.  Not shown are the side tables against the opposite wall which where already basically full of customers.  Baked pastries and even what could be Harlem's best bet for a better bagel can be found at the counter alongside the friendly and charming proprietor.

Unlike the now shuttered Perle Noire cafe that was a couple of blocks north of this new establishment, Lenox Coffee feels like a place one would sit around for some time and have friends drop by to hang out. This is exactly what Central Harlem has been waiting for as far as a classic place to have coffee so skip the Starbucks on 125th Street and head up 4 blocks north to check it out.
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15 comments:

  1. Sanou's mumDecember 5, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Oh, how very pretty!!!

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  2. ChristopherDecember 5, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Nice!

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  3. JKADecember 5, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Good Work - keep 'em coming

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  4. CMBDecember 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I'm so excited to have a good coffee shop in the neighborhood. Can't wait to check it out. Any word on hours?

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  5. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Yes, more please. Especially now that Society has closed.

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  6. valgbDecember 5, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Perfect!

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  7. GuestDecember 6, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Stopped by today and it was wonderful! They said they will be trying different hours but currently they are open 6am - 6pm.

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  8. Shanna SharpDecember 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Went by yesterday. This place is awesome! So happy to have it in the neighborhood :)

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  9. helena greeneDecember 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    This place is great and just in time! I live just two blocks away but would've never noticed it without your post so... THanks for that!

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  10. HarlemBBCDecember 6, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Helena, are you the owner of Swing? I love that place and shop there often. I hope things are going well and HIGHLY recommend your store to one and all!!!

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  11. helenagreeneDecember 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Yeah, hi, that's me... Thank you so much for your good wishes, I'm so glad you like the shop! Yes, come one, come all we've got some great pieces in especially now for the holidays so don't miss out!
    And HarlemBBC, please, next time you visit us, please introduce yourself, would be pleased to meet you.

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  12. HarlemBBCDecember 7, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I usually zoom by on the weekends and there is a young guy there. For sure I will blow my cover just a bit next time I'm in :)

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  13. Julian's momDecember 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I live three blocks north of there and I am thrilled! I've been waiting for a coffee shop just like this since I moved to Harlem in 1987.

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  14. harlemhommeDecember 11, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    In need of a cup of joe...Will head over in a few--thanks for the heads-up!

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  15. SafDecember 15, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Pretty & Cosy... Great coffee, great ambiance and very cool owners... This is my newest hangout now! Saf

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