Purple Waves

Located in New York, New York

Address: 285 W 110th St, New York, NY 10026, United States

Phone: +1 212-927-1101

Rating: 4.6

Services

Identifies as women-owned
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Fast service
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Live music
Live performances
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Organic dishes
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Dogs allowed outside

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-11-28 - Rating: 5)
Got the maple sea salt latte and the turkey cranberry sandwich. Both were great! Amazing staff and space.Very cozy inside. They rent it out for private events as well. Grateful to have spots like this in the area. They care a lot about sustainability and fostering community so definitely check them out!

Review 2 (2024-07-19 - Rating: 5)
This place has my favorite egg salad sandwich in the world. I live an hour away but I will literally travel just for their egg salad sandwich and a lovely time al fresco with a friend! The vibes are so nice here. I also love their lattes.

Review 3 (2024-07-05 - Rating: 4)
A very nice place to work and study. They serve various coffee foods and drink. I never order the food, just coffee for takeout. I would say that the coffee is a bit disappointing. I ordered mocha and it doesn’t taste chocolaty. Also order the honey latte. Doesn’t taste as great. Though i love that they give reusable cup to take home (i can use it for a while and bring it back) and its very environmentally friendly. I support the idea

Review 4 (2024-03-01 - Rating: 5)
This place is amazing. Excellent coffee. Creative menu and delicious food. Beer and wine selection on point. Pleasant space in a great location…beautiful view of Central Park and Frederick Douglass Circle Plaza. Kid friendly. Practices sustainability. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood!

Review 5 (2025-01-01 - Rating: 5)
A very joyful experience, from the food, to the staff & its ambience.You know that feeling when simple dishes are rich & well served, making your day all better; well exactly that.

Review 6 (2024-02-05 - Rating: 5)
Saw that Purple Waves was now open while walking to my usual coffee spot but now I have found my new place for coffee and lounging. It was great and the chef and owner are so nice! I got the lox toast and upgraded it to an everything croissant. It was heaven!! I def recommend stopping by and trying this place out, you will not be disappointed

Review 7 (2024-09-23 - Rating: 5)
I was here for an event and had a wonderful time! The drinks and food were delicious (especially the brioche grilled cheese) and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would definitely come back next time to do some work here. The owner sources all their ingredients locally, including their wines, keeping sustainability at the forefront of this business.

Review 8 (2024-06-09 - Rating: 5)
Fresh and original salads, decent coffee, plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Lovely, affordable afternoon spot (especially for a cafe across the street from the park). Will have to try their happy hour sometime

Review 9 (2024-01-28 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful to have Purple Waves @ #frederickdouglascircle (NE corner of #cpw & #cpn) join the neighborhood! It’s the absolute best/most delicious addition to #frederickdouglasblvd #restaurantrow in a *long* time!!The cafe fare is elevated & utterly sublime (the lox are a must try, made by their amazing Chef Ella!); the coffee & chai are top notch; the vibe is cool; & the intention is community-focused. The place is light, airy, & cozy/modern. The owner (Sharon) and her team are super warm, courteous, & competent- just right attention.

Review 10 (2024-10-22 - Rating: 5)
The food here is some of the best in the area, and the staff is attentive and friendly. However, the lack of takeaway coffee cups and limited hours are holding it back. While I would have given 3 stars, I’ve rated it 5 because I truly believe in its potential—I want Purple Waves to succeed.This place could easily become a neighborhood favorite, but their insistence on impractical reusable coffee cups is driving customers away. The morning dog-walking locals and office commuters are in need of quality coffee, but they bypass Purple Waves because of the hassle with deliver zero reusable cups. Many locals have mentioned trying it once but not returning due to the inconvenience. These folks have the first annoying experience and it is hard to come back for other things.IMHO Offering disposable cups for takeaway could boost sales by 20%.

Review 11 (2024-02-13 - Rating: 5)
What a beautiful and cozy cafe/quick eats place. Am so happy they opened here. Food and coffee are delicious, the atmosphere is perfect and management and staff are so nice and available. Highly recommended.

Review 12 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 5)
I like this place so much! The location is great, the service is great. They have space and all these small social gatherings and you can study and read here.However, on a little bit of a serious matter, just for others who can only eat GF (Gluten Free) - the three dip kombo is marked as GF but is then served with bread with gluten. I am glad I asked beforehand. They offered some vegetable sticks once they realized I chose the dish due to it being marked GF :)

Review 13 (2024-01-24 - Rating: 5)
This adorable new cafe is already whipping up some amazing, unique eats. Its a perfect spot for a coffee date or to settle in with your work or studies.

Review 14 (2025-01-01 - Rating: 5)
Really good food and i loved the harvest moon latte!! Good ambiance and also great for working, nice people working there :)

Review 15 (2024-09-29 - Rating: 5)
Fresh and delicious food, warm atmosphere. Perfect for children. Absolutely recommended! They had a music show for the children by @CityBirdsmusic which was fantastic and very high quality.

Review 16 (2024-02-03 - Rating: 5)
We came with the children and had a fantastic experience! Food was great. The owner walked around to make sure everyone is happy. It was great!

Review 17 (2024-04-18 - Rating: 5)
SO glad this place opened by us. A great place to work, have a chat, or just enjoy the day with good good food. My entire family loves this place.

Review 18 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 5)
The atmosphere at Purple Waves is very nice. The cook prepares delicious fresh dishes. The staff is extremely friendly. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and the laid back atmosphere with our three children. The owners have a great company with an even better mission, 100% circular entrepreneurship. We’ll meet again! We promise. Enjoy the holidays and a happy and healthy 2025!

Review 19 (2024-03-30 - Rating: 5)
Coffee and food are very good. Great location at top of the park, good addition to the neighborhood.

Review 20 (2024-06-17 - Rating: 5)
Sharon runs an amazing shop - the food and coffee are top notch but the service and vibe is not to be missed either. Theres also a wine bar! Indoor and outdoor seating available!

Review 21 (2025-01-03 - Rating: 5)
My neighborhood go to for coffee, avocado toast, soup, to get work done and just be.... in a community-like setting - hospitality is top notch! The staff and very hands-on owner are incredibly warm and welcoming. Its an inclusive, thoughtfully designed space - cannot recommend enough!

Review 22 (2024-07-13 - Rating: 5)
Thank you guys. You are the best.

Review 23 (2025-01-03 - Rating: 5)
Love this place. Good food with healthy options, great list of tea blends and coffees, and awesome view of the park. Service was friendly and relaxed.

Review 24 (2024-11-25 - Rating: 5)
Purple Waves have been a gem in our neighborhood. The owner (Sharon) and staff are friendly and very helpful. The space is inviting and beautifully curated. The coffee menu is truly unique and paired with reusable cups heightens my overall experience. They welcome service animals and have a good amount of outlets for working remotely. Next time try the miso cold brew with the morning side egg salad sandwich and sit on the antique couch at the back while you enjoy some NYC people watching!

Review 25 (2024-04-13 - Rating: 5)
Located at the North End of Central Park, Purple Waves is a cafe by day and wine bar by night. It has become my go-to for studying, hanging out with my friends, and coffee/wine. The menu does not miss, but my favorites include the miso ginger salad, salmon nigiri, and the Gamay. Were so lucky to have this spot in the neighborhood!!

Review 26 (2024-05-22 - Rating: 4)
Great outside vibes and good salad. Everyone is super nice and its q good spot to chill or do some work.

Review 27 (2024-04-18 - Rating: 5)
Lovely little establishment. They don’t offer “to go” cups and instead they give u a reusable cup to bring back. Environmentally friendly, kind, cute and cozy. The wine list is also nice.

Review 28 (2024-07-11 - Rating: 5)
A chic and relaxing ambiance, exquisite wine, and impeccable service in the heart of Manhattan. The perfect place to enjoy a nice glass of wine, brunch, intimate date, or family dinner.

Review 29 (2024-02-02 - Rating: 5)
Best new spot in Harlem! Great cafe space with welcoming, friendly staff and beautiful views to watch the world go by. Food is also incredible. Highly-recommend. Kid-friendly, bring your babies!

Review 30 (2024-09-09 - Rating: 5)
A quiet, elegant but easy going coffee shop with an outdoor space, where they serve a decent espresso with a tiny glass of sparkling water, a staple in Sicily but not on the edge of Central Park! Cinnamon/honey latte very good as well. Mostly, a place where you can talk with your friends without the pressure of high volume music, or can work on your future novel

Review 31 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 4)
Nice coffee spot

Review 32 (2024-02-07 - Rating: 5)
Tried cappuccino. It was really good. Looking forward to come back for a breakfast soon.

Review 33 (2024-09-15 - Rating: 5)
There are few cafes that offer so much space and are so pleasant. For a cafe/ wine bar the menu features perfect dishes, each one carefully balanced in proportions and flavors, with good prices. Excellent service!

Review 34 (2024-05-26 - Rating: 5)
Excellent customer service from West and delicious coffee. I’ll be back.

Review 35 (2024-01-23 - Rating: 5)
My favorite new coffee spot, the kindest employees, the greatest coffee and the best homemade sandwiches. LOVE IT !

Review 36 (2024-01-24 - Rating: 5)
Stumbled across this lovely, friendly community cafe. Warm welcome and delicious food. Great spot to watch the world go by.

Review 37 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)
Prices are good. Service is great. The space is phenomenal. They are sustainable and environmentally conscious which should be the standard for other cafes like this. Can’t wait to do some wfh here in the near future!

Review 38 (2024-03-10 - Rating: 5)
Waited for a long time for this type of casual eating place since the days it was an all night gas station. Good food, great staff, great music.

Review 39 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 5)
Everything is fresh and homemade! Very friendly staffs and amazing food!

Review 40 (2024-11-22 - Rating: 5)
Really good food, great vibes

Review 41 (2024-03-03 - Rating: 5)
Delicious coffee and pastries. Can’t wait to come back for their breakfast/food!

Review 42 (2024-06-10 - Rating: 5)
Ham and cheese is great, please go get ham and ham and cheese i love it. Maple sea latte great please go get latte i love it. Servers are great, they seem like they were all friends for a long time. Matter of fact everyone was working was great and super friendly. Woohoo purple waves :)

Review 43 (2024-11-05 - Rating: 5)
I come here occasionally to work with a friend!

Review 44 (2024-12-29 - Rating: 5)
Very nice food :)

Review 45 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 5)
Friendly staff, great service and food

Review 46 (2024-06-23 - Rating: 5)
The staff at Purples Waves are amazing! Ella, Water, Antonio, and Ibrahim all make you feel welcomed and at home from the moment you walk in. If I lived in the area, this would be my go-to cafe and wine bar.

Review 47 (2024-05-30 - Rating: 5)
I had a wonderful evening at Purple Waves! The food was incredible, the wine amazing. And I love the fact it’s all local and they really care about the environment 😍

Review 48 (2024-03-16 - Rating: 5)
My mom and I met here before taking a walk in the North Woods in Central Park. Its a perfect meeting spot! We ended the walk here too and had the lox toast and tabbouleh salad. Both were delicious. My mom thought the lox was among the best shes had, super fresh and flavorful without being salty. In fact, the owner told me they make it themselves. The lox toast comes with a simple arugula salad they somehow managed to make very flavorful with just a light dressing, perhaps because the arugula itself was clearly extremely fresh. We sat outside in the sun and loved the relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be going back! Oh and we also ordered a decaf latte and a matcha with oat milk which they also make themselves, both were excellent! Bonus points for the attractive sustainable packaging. It doesnt feel good to create refuse that takes up a bunch of space in a landfill as a result of a single use while the earth is burning. Thanks Purple Waves for going that extra step.

Review 49 (2024-06-07 - Rating: 5)
The torshi is so good. Go get some torshi. The oat milk tastes good. Go get some oat milk. I love the cashew oat milk. Go get some cashew oat milk. The roasted nut and fruit is super good too. Go get roasted nut and fruit. Buy some sourdough.

Review 50 (2024-04-20 - Rating: 5)
We were sitting outside in the sun, had wonderful service, super kind people, the offered special blew our minds, the asparagus and the sauce was perfect, the best we had since we’re in the US! I had a pomegranate infused wine. I highly recommend visiting this place if you are around Central Park! :)

Review 51 (2024-06-02 - Rating: 5)
Awesome neighborhood spot with delicious food, drinks and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Review 52 (2024-07-22 - Rating: 5)
Chill spot with great food & service!

Review 53 (2024-05-12 - Rating: 5)
Good coffee, yummy treats. Great addition to the neighborhood. Very nice, accommodating staff. (the halva is first-rate)

Review 54 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)
On a gloomy day outside, it’s so nice and heartwarming in this newly opened neighborhood coffee.Go for the egg salad sandwich- perfectly made by house chef.Friendly and attentive staff. High quality coffee. Tasty food. Straight A’s.

Review 55 (2024-05-20 - Rating: 5)
Purple Waves is a neighborhood gem! The views of Central Park, the awesome food, and great service make one of the best places around. The lox toast is not to be missed.

Review 56 (2024-06-01 - Rating: 5)
Amazing service and delicious food. The Maple sea salt latte is to die for.

Review 57 (2024-03-08 - Rating: 5)
The best coffee in Ny

Review 58 (2024-02-29 - Rating: 5)
Love this place! Great service $ delicious food. Highly recommended

Review 59 (2024-05-29 - Rating: 5)
Excellent experienceFood was perfectly made

Review 60 (2024-02-04 - Rating: 5)
Loved this brand new family run place. Get in there and support them.

Review 61 (2024-06-02 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic space, great food and service.

Review 62 (2024-01-28 - Rating: 5)
We ended up here sort of unexpectedly during their soft open and everything was absolutely delicious, the staff was lovely, I will be back and absolutely would recommend.

Review 63 (2024-05-23 - Rating: 5)
Such a great place for food by the park

Review 64 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic coffee and phenomenal avocado toast and paninis, bright & airy with plenty of seating, great addition to the neighborhood!!

Review 65 (2024-03-11 - Rating: 5)
Love this place! Five stars across the board!

Review 66 (2024-04-08 - Rating: 5)
Sake is a MUST!

Review 67 (2024-03-10 - Rating: 5)
Real nice place and ppl

Review 68 (2024-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Great!

Review 69 (2024-03-11 - Rating: 5)
Lovely

Review 70 (2025-01-07 - Rating: 5)
Simply Amazing!The food is so fresh and delicious.The design is super cool and welcoming.The service was absolutely fantastic! Definitely will be back!

Review 71 (2024-05-21 - Rating: 5)
A beautiful and charming place, delicious food and excellent coffee, a fun Israeli atmosphere, the owner Sharon is kind and helpful, highly recommended!

Review 72 (2024-05-17 - Rating: 5)
Its easy to overlook the Purple Waves or put it in the “08/15” drawer. However, that wouldnt do the store justice.We were very happy about the breakfast and the super friendly staff and really enjoyed our breakfast!