Crema's Take
“Mottley Kitchen is a spacious south Bronx gem that takes its food as seriously as its coffee, with a kitchen that executes both breakfast and lunch with real care and consistency. The vibe strikes that rare balance between laid-back neighborhood spot and destination worth the trip—diverse crowds linger over coffee and pastries, laptops stay open for hours, and the staff moves with genuine attentiveness rather than rushing anyone out. If you're tired of coffee shops that treat food as an afterthought, this is where you actually want to spend your morning.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Found this location while randomly riding around the neighborhood. I was lucky. This is a little hidden treasure full of amazing surprises. The atmosphere is very laid back, the staff is attentive, polite, and willing to help make your experience with them a joy. The food came…
I went to Mottley Kitchen this morning with my girl. There wasn’t a long line when we arrived, but it did get busy as we waited for our food and coffee. I ordered the Chicken Avocado Sandwich, a side of potato wedges, and a flat white. My girl got the French toast and a hazelnut…
Love this gem in the south Bronx! Food is so good and well prepared. The staff is incredibly friendly and patient. Atmosphere is spacious with shared seating and plenty of space to meet and spread out. Pastries are delicious and the coffee is top notch!
THE BEST CAFE IN NYC so far. I have written so many reviews and have been to many places around the world, this is one of the moments i write a review and feel like i wanna give 10 stars ! Food is delicious i mean MICHELIN STAR kind of delicious. Service is beyond wonderful and…
A great place for a delicious brunch in the Bronx. Many people worked there, too, and it was a very diverse and interesting environment. I would definitely come back to this place again. The food is delicious and the service is good. However, there were two mix-ups regarding…
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Sipsteria UWS
★ 4.8 (253)
Sipsteria's signature sipspresso and French croissants are legitimately worth…
NBHD Brulee
★ 4.6 (464)
NBHD Brulee feels like the neighborhood coffee shop that's been around forever,…
Gotan
★ 4.5 (987)
Gotan trades pretension for genuine hospitality, serving straightforward…
Madame Bonté Café
★ 4.5 (378)
Madame Bonté's screen-free downstairs is a rare gem that actually enforces a…