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Monday 7am - 8pm Tuesday 7am - 8pm Wednesday 7am - 8pm Thursday 7am - 8pm Friday 7am - 9pm Saturday 8am - 9pm Sunday 8am - 9pm

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10/28/2026

EVERYONE has material they want to work on.
OPEN MIC WEDNESDAY!! NO TICKET COVER!! (Link in bio to sign up)
Step One: Get your drink on at El Barrista | Harlem Cafe, Bar, and Event Space
Step Two: JOIN THE SHOW!

Want to showcase your talent and possibly be featured on our shows in the future? Wouldn’t you want to be surrounded with talent? Testing out material? Come through and experience an eclectic group of performers from throughout the country give it their all with the DBJ Comedy audience! Hosting is Duane Burress Jr. and Mike Favor All you have to do are the two steps above.

10/07/2026

ONE. MONTH. AWAY. (link in bio)

09/29/2026

Don’t get upset when you can’t find a seat because you didn’t reserve your free spot (link in bio) NO TICKET COVER!! Khemali IS BACK IN THE BUILDING 🙌🙌

Mike Favor and Duane Burress Jr. host the last Wednesday of the month in East Harlem at none other than El Barrista | Harlem Cafe, Bar, and Event Space Wouldn’t you want to be surrounded with talent? Come through and experience an eclectic group of performers from throughout the country give it their all featuring Khemali Doors open at 6:00pm. All you have to do is click the link in our bio.

09/21/2026

Live jazz is coming to El Barrista. 🎷

Starting soon, we’ll be bringing live jazz to the café on select Thursdays and Sundays—good music, great coffee, and the kind of atmosphere you’ll want to experience in person.

Dates will be announced soon. Stay tuned, because you won’t want to miss the first one.

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09/21/2026

You love interaction, don’t you? 😏 You love the discussions we have at El Barrista | Harlem Cafe, Bar, and Event Space don’t you? Come party with us! Get your tickets NOW for October 2nd as people from eclectic backgrounds throughout NYC answer YOUR anonymous, comedic, and thought-provoking questions for your Friday night (link in DBJ Comedy bio). Hosting is Duane Burress Jr. and Mike Favor featuring Julio Rivera Aminah Simms

This is also a great opportunity to support the performing artists involved and for us to thank you for your support through another night of laughter 🙌🙌 Doors open at 7pm.

09/17/2026

🎙️ Your podcast deserves a space with personality.

El Barrista Café is now booking our private Harlem podcast space—an intimate, stylish setting designed for podcasters, interviews, content creators, and meaningful conversations.

Your session can include:

🎥 Three-camera recording setup
🎙️ Professional microphones
🛋️ A fully styled café set
☕ Coffee and pastries available
📍 Convenient East Harlem location

Come in, record your episode, and leave with content ready to share—without worrying about building a studio from scratch.

📍 El Barrista Café
2154 Third Avenue, New York, NY
📩 DM El Barrista | Harlem Cafe, Bar, and Event Space to check availability and book your session.

Tag a podcaster or creator who needs a new place to record. 👇🏾

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09/06/2026

We’re always looking for ways to make your experience at El Barrista better, so say hello to our new self-ordering kiosk! 🙌🏾

We know it can get busy and sometimes it takes us a minute to get to you. That’s because we take pride in our food and drinks, and we’re not cutting corners on quality.

Now you can skip the wait, place your order yourself, customize it how you like it, and we’ll handle the rest. Same love. Same quality. Just a smoother way to order. ☕️🖤

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09/05/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! SATURDAY NIGHT! You love interaction, don’t you? 😏 You love the discussions we have at El Barrista | Harlem Cafe, Bar, and Event Space don’t you? Come party with us! LAST CHANCE to get your tickets NOW for September 5th as people from eclectic backgrounds throughout NYC answer YOUR anonymous, comedic, and thought-provoking questions for your SATURDAY night (link in DBJ Comedy bio). Hosting is Duane Burress Jr. and Eliese🫦 featuring Hoodo Hersi Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Mike Favor

This is also a great opportunity to support the performing artists involved and for us to thank you for your support through another night of laughter 🙌🙌 Doors open at 7pm.

09/01/2026

‘Mike’ Drop.
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08/26/2026

Your next date might be sitting across the game table. 👀🎲

This Friday, East Harlem’s singles are coming together at El Barrista for a night of games, drinks, flirting, and real-life connections—no endless swiping required.

Come single. Bring your confidence. Leave with a number… or maybe something better. 😏

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ Starts at 6 PM
🎟️ $10 entry
📍 El Barrista Café — 2154 3rd Ave

Don’t be the person watching the recap wishing you came. Tag your single friends and meet us there. 🥂

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Address

2154 3rd Avenue
New York, NY
10035

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8pm
Tuesday	7am - 8pm
Wednesday	7am - 8pm
Thursday	7am - 8pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+17184130191

Website

https://elbarrista.com/

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