One Two One Cafe
121 Ralph Ave, New York, NY
Crema's Take
“This Black-owned gem in New York strikes the perfect balance between serious espresso craft and relaxed, welcoming community space—the kind of place where you can linger over a perfectly pulled shot or grab a surprisingly excellent tuna salad sandwich without feeling rushed. Emilienne and her husband have created something special here: a cafe that evolves throughout the day from a quiet morning refuge into an evening destination for live music and cocktails, all while maintaining that rare quality of making every visitor feel genuinely seen and cared for.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Wonderful cafe with a wide range of coffee/beverage options as well as really delicious sandwiches and soups. The owner is extremely kind and welcoming and the ambience is perfect for getting some work done in a relaxing setting (kind of rare these days in coffee shops with loud music).
I was in the neighborhood for a couple weeks and checked out a few of the local coffee shops, but this became my favorite and go-to spot. On top of the fact that the owners - Emilienne and her husband, Eric - are incredibly kind, it's a great place to work, their latte is perfect, and the banana bread is delicious. Overheard a regular customer of theirs stop in because she thinks "your mocha is the best." Highly, highly recommend
It wasn't open to the public the day I visited. I attended a workshop. The owners are very nice. Attentive to our needs. She makes a bomb tuna salad sandwich.
Stopped by OneTwoOne Cafe before our workshop next door at Adanne Bookshop. We were greeted by the sweetest lady and then I look up at the menu and see they have coffee PLUS alcoholic drinks... my type of cafe! My friend ordered a chocolate chip banana bread loaf and I just grabbed a water. While we waited, we roamed around and noticed the cafe has live music and hosts events. We love a cafe that's involved with the community! If you need to do work, there's free wifi, plugs, and seats. There's also board games. Would definitely stop by here again!
We frequent this place for their amazing live music nights! The owners are so welcoming & just great people. Cute bar for a variety of drinks & cocktails. Support your local black owned business. Love these guys. 🙏🏼✨
Crema Reviews
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