Dear Mama

Dear Mama Dear Mama Manhattanville: Café, elite drinks, expertly crafted food. Oh, and we have 100 seats.

Dear Mama Manhattanville is a cafe with a world class beverage program and a small and strong menu of expertly crafted food including our sublime El Barrio BEC on our house baked Everything Croissant, our Croissant & Lox, freshly baked Chocolate Chip Cookies, Overnight Oats, and several other delicious treats. Stop by for a quick chat and see what we have to offer for your discerning pleasure.

Where it began, perfecting the first sip. Coffee in a highball glass? When you come from nightlife, new discoveries are ...
05/20/2026

Where it began, perfecting the first sip. Coffee in a highball glass? When you come from nightlife, new discoveries are inevitable.

Simple done well. Trickier than it looks.

When you are raised in NYC in the 90’s, home has a feeling and a sound that is inescapable. For us, it sounds like the s...
05/19/2026

When you are raised in NYC in the 90’s, home has a feeling and a sound that is inescapable.

For us, it sounds like the saxophone, the bass, the beat, the rhyme, the words...and if you’ve spent time in our spaces, you know that means a certain kind of hip-hop and jazz as our soundtrack of choice.

When Tupac Shakur spoke about Mama, it became a bit of an anthem for us, because not everyone knows that like us, his story began in East Harlem.

Sometimes it’s just about a great place to sit with a healthy lunch and a bit of sun.
05/13/2026

Sometimes it’s just about a great place to sit with a healthy lunch and a bit of sun.

Let’s be real, every day at Dear Mama is a celebration of the women in our lives who have nurtured us and helped inspire...
05/06/2026

Let’s be real, every day at Dear Mama is a celebration of the women in our lives who have nurtured us and helped inspire us to create a space that feels a little like home. But this week is maybe even a little extra special, and so…

On Saturday & Sunday (May 9&10), moms drink on us!Mom’s receive a complimentary drip coffee, hot tea, or mimosa with the purchase of a food item! (In-cafe table service only)

Unsure what to gift mom for her special day? We got you…20% discount on Gift Cards this week only! Enter promo code [GCMAMA20] for online purchases on our website or in-store at checkout.

House-baked and ready for you!Happy SundayOpen 7-7Come through ☀️
05/03/2026

House-baked and ready for you!
Happy Sunday
Open 7-7
Come through
☀️

Did you know that this June marks 10 years of Dear Mama? From a 30+\- seat coffee bar on a quiet stretch of East 109th, ...
04/28/2026

Did you know that this June marks 10 years of Dear Mama?

From a 30+\- seat coffee bar on a quiet stretch of East 109th, to the sprawling atrium we now call home, it’s been a ride. As we look back on a decade together and where we began to where we’re going, we’re sharing photos and stories from the archives.

It’s just like mama to pull out the photo album when there’s company….so join the journey on the mailing list for anecdotes, events, gifts and surprises reveals. Link in bio.

Dear Mama, I am looking for a great place to work.Link in bio to view open positions; barista, server, line & prep cook....
04/23/2026

Dear Mama,
I am looking for a great place to work.

Link in bio to view open positions; barista, server, line & prep cook.

Dear Mama, happy Tuesday. Treat yourself to our Espresso Martini.
04/21/2026

Dear Mama, happy Tuesday. Treat yourself to our Espresso Martini.

Spring is here and with it all the gatherings! We are here to help make yours easier with catering packages for all size...
04/20/2026

Spring is here and with it all the gatherings! We are here to help make yours easier with catering packages for all sizes and times of day! Visit the website link in bio to learn more about the newest offerings.

Spring SocialSaturday April 25th!4-7pmLive music, games, giveaways, cocktails & good people…it’s a vibe.
04/15/2026

Spring Social
Saturday April 25th!
4-7pm
Live music, games, giveaways, cocktails & good people…it’s a vibe.

Dear Mama,Don’t forget to start your day with a healthy snack.Eggs & Everything in-house or on the go!
04/10/2026

Dear Mama,
Don’t forget to start your day with a healthy snack.
Eggs & Everything in-house or on the go!

Oh hey, Thursday…happy hour! Let’s do this $12 cocktails all day, any day.
04/02/2026

Oh hey, Thursday…happy hour!

Let’s do this $12 cocktails all day, any day.

It’s a if Chick wrote this song for us
03/30/2026

It’s a if Chick wrote this song for us

Tomorrow, on Friday March 6, the first 20 individual purchases of the day receive a free Dear Mama postcard as a gift wi...
03/06/2026

Tomorrow, on Friday March 6, the first 20 individual purchases of the day receive a free Dear Mama postcard as a gift with your purchase.

It’s a small thank you from us, because you are appreciated! And pass it on by adding your own message and stamp to let someone know you’re thinking of them, because love is love.

While supplies last, in-café purchase only

Why have just one when you can have them all?Ask about our baked boxes for small or large groups!
03/03/2026

Why have just one when you can have them all?

Ask about our baked boxes for small or large groups!

In December, for every bag of coffee sold we donated $2 to the . Thanks to your love for our coffee, we raised $288! Sta...
02/25/2026

In December, for every bag of coffee sold we donated $2 to the .

Thanks to your love for our coffee, we raised $288! Stay tuned for more collective acts of goodness shared over coffee!

Closed tomorrowSee you Monday!
02/22/2026

Closed tomorrow
See you Monday!

Tuesdays are for brewing sunshine in a cup.
02/17/2026

Tuesdays are for brewing sunshine in a cup.

At Dear Mama, happy hour starts whenever you’re ready. Espresso martini made with our own special blend.
02/12/2026

At Dear Mama, happy hour starts whenever you’re ready. Espresso martini made with our own special blend.

Just a quick lunch idea.Jambon beurre on baguette
02/11/2026

Just a quick lunch idea.
Jambon beurre on baguette

Lunch ideas featuring Chicken Curry Sandwich
02/09/2026

Lunch ideas featuring Chicken Curry Sandwich

Tonight is the night for good vibes, start the weekend early with a cocktail at happy hour.
02/06/2026

Tonight is the night for good vibes, start the weekend early with a cocktail at happy hour.

Our baguette sandwiches are great for lunch on the run or to enjoy with a toasty cup of tea in our dining room.Open 7-7 ...
02/04/2026

Our baguette sandwiches are great for lunch on the run or to enjoy with a toasty cup of tea in our dining room.

Open 7-7 daily

Have you met the Sir Muffington? Innovated by our team years ago, it remains one of the biggest hits of our house baked ...
02/03/2026

Have you met the Sir Muffington? Innovated by our team years ago, it remains one of the biggest hits of our house baked menu to this day with delicious orange marmalade, chocolate and hints of herbal infusion.

Just a reminder that today is a great day to come see us for coffee and a chat, open 7-7 daily.
02/01/2026

Just a reminder that today is a great day to come see us for coffee and a chat, open 7-7 daily.

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611 W 129th Street
New York, NY
10027

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

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