Seasonal Flavors, Organic Delights
Experience crafted coffee, tea, and brunch in a warm welcoming space.
Experience crafted coffee, tea, and brunch in a warm welcoming space.
I spent 33 years working for New York City and State government, building a career in upper management, capital project planning, and strategic leadership. But before that career—and even during it—I was fighting a very different battle. I am a former drug addict. I know what it’s like to be homeless, to feel invisible, and to wonder if it’s too late to start over. It’s not. I’m living proof.
With the unwavering support of my community, family, and faith, I rebuilt my life—earning four degrees, including a master’s in business administration and a culinary degree from the French Culinary Institute, where I completed professional training in Toulouse, France. I’m now proud to say I’m married to a fantastic husband and we’re raising an incredible eight-year-old son who inspires me every day to keep building something that matters.
That “something” is Featuring The Café—a mission-driven, community-centered space in the heart of Harlem. We serve seasonal, organic food sourced exclusively from women-owned, Black-owned, family-owned, and LGBTIA-owned businesses. Every cup of coffee and every ingredient represents economic equity and intentional community investment. But the café is just the beginning.
I also founded our nonprofit, Featuring The Center for Culinary Arts, with one clear mission: to provide social and economic food and hospitality services that stabilize and grow our community. We create training and employment opportunities for people navigating tough circumstances—whether they’ve been impacted by incarceration, poverty, or systems that too often forget human potential. We equip them with real, transferable skills that open doors far beyond our kitchen.
Featuring The Café is my life’s purpose—a second chance I now get to offer others. It’s a place where healing happens, careers begin, and hope is always on the menu.

At Featuring The Cafe, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all. We believe in serving thoughtfully crafted seasonal and organic beverages, including coffee and tea, while supporting small businesses in our community. organic coffee curated brunch organic cafe
Premium, Seasonal, and Organic - Best in Harlem
american, pepper jack, or cheddar cheese, spinach, goat cheese, or tomato each +$1
brownies for people who hate brownies
Low Sodium Caribbean Inspired Spice Blends.
cakes, muffins, seasonal puddings, yogurt, cheese plates
Happy Hour All Day on Select Drinks
DoorDash Prices are slightly higher

We work with local small businesses to feature their brand and raise awareness of their exceptional products. You can check out their websites by clicking the brand name.
Coffee Project Ceci Cela Bakery the Little Fat Girl Brownies Portrait Coffee Chefs Warehouse
The Spice Theory T-Salon Tea Tractor Beverage SEY Coffee The Spice Theory
If you would like to discuss holding an event at the cafe and/or possibly "Featuring" your organic and seasonal products in our cafe, don't hesitate to get in touch with us below.
Before you go please check out our Non-Profit page. The tab is in the upper right corner.
236 West 135th Street, New York, New York 10030, United States
Open today | 08:30 am – 04:00 pm |
Closed on major holidays

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