Morningside Cafe

I’ve been eating Crabman Mike’s food from its inception on 125th street in Harlem and I’m so excited to see him bring his amazing food to a brick and mortar in Morningside Park! All these years later the food and flavor do not disappoint and are even better than what I remembered! Whether you are in the neighborhood or traveling in to experience the Cajun flavors…the food is well worth it and the service was great! He’s brought a gem to the neighborhood that’s worth exploring! I had the blue crabs and peel and eat shrimp with corn on the cob and potatoes. It was delicious down to the last bite! Can’t wait to return for more!

10/10 the food was amazing, prices were great. It was clean and we got cool bibs to keep us clean. They even showed us how to properly open up the crabs which was super nice because we were struggling. But again food was 10/10 and the staff is also 10/10.

My two sisters and I went this past Sunday to celebrate one of my sister’s birthdays, and let me just say — Crabman Mike did not disappoint! From start to finish, the entire experience was absolutely incredible. The food was out of this world. Everything from the blue crabs to the snow crab legs was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The fresh, plump, juicy corn was sweet and buttery — the kind that makes you close your eyes with the first bite. The clams tasted like they were just caught fresh from the sea that morning and brought straight to our table. Every bite was a reminder of why we love coming here! The beer and spritz selection is another win — Crabman Mike carries beers you don’t usually see anywhere else, and his variety is top-notch. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth like us, don’t skip the yummy ice cream to top off the night — the perfect finish to an amazing meal. The atmosphere is always awesome. Crabman Mike manages to attract the best crowd — from friendly neighbors to visitors from all over the world. Every time we’ve gone, we’ve met someone interesting, which makes the experience even more fun. And of course, we have to mention Crabman Mike himself — he’s so engaging, attentive, and full of great energy. He doesn’t miss a detail — from making sure your condiments are ready to ensuring every guest is having the best time. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he does, and it shows in every part of the experience. Whether you’re local or visiting, Morningside Café with Crabman Mike is a must-visit. Amazing food, great people, and an atmosphere you’ll want to come back to again and again.

I was just there, spent over $40, and did not get exactly what I ordered. My food isn’t hot, it was wrapped up, and handed to me like it was my exact order. I was excited to try the blue crab, instead I get shrimp. The one star is for the customer service.

Morningside Magic! If cozy charm and top-tier got together to open up a parkside eatery, it would be Morningside Cafe!! From the moment you walk in, you're wrapped in the scent of fresh seafood deliciousness. The hot dogs are yummy good too!! The proprietor Crabman Mike is friendly and lightning-fast. Perfect for lazy Sundays, power-through Mondays, or anytime you need a bite of pure happiness. Morningside Cafe is my new happy place!

Unfortunately, the business hours listed are not accurate at all. There were several people waiting outside on 9/16 since 11am and it wasn't open even after 1:30pm. It says they open at 11am on google and 12pm on the morning side park website. Regardless there's no way to contact anyone & no signs for updates regarding closure. Extremely disappointing and a waste of time if you are traveling far. Please do better. People want to support you and this isn't how you treat them.

New favorite place! Fantastic food, varied menu w/a little something for everyone, at every price point (Cajun crab/shrimp plates! Also coffee, beer, smoothies, burgers/hot dogs, salads, sides, and more) Mike the owner has a smile as big as Morningside Park (and also makes *amazing* shrimp). Go! Sit and enjoy the beautiful park! Support this new business! For reference, we went in July ‘25, and they were open 11a-9p, w/add’l plans to expand breakfast/pastry offerings soon.

Fantastic food in a hidden gem of a spot! I had the shrimp and Cajun corn and it was really excellent. Some people nearby ordered the king crab and it looked and smelled incredible. This place is the real deal, the people couldn’t have been nicer, and I can’t wait to go back, it’s the kind of small business you root for and support.

Morningside Cafe is a beautiful new outdoor cafe on the renovated scenic terrace overlooking Morningside Park, off of Manhattan Avenue at W. 112th St. I stopped by for a cold drink on a hot day, but impressed at the list of Cajun boil items on the Opening Menu and anticipate heading over for Blue Crab some time soon. (Seafood is brought to the cafe by Harlem's Michael Summerville a.k.a. "Crab Man Mike.") They have burgers and hot dogs, if that more your speed, plus some cold beverages and sweet treats perfect for summer time enjoyments. Morningside Cafe has a few cafe tables, which will make enjoying your food there the perfect way to enjoy a super park view. Suggest heading on over to this great uptown spot! Note - Despite the "morning" and "cafe" reference in its name, the concession is open from 11 AM to 9 PM - oddly not a place you can go for a morning bite and coffee, which would be a spectacular relaxing breakfast bite location, like on the weekend!

Despite the name, it's never open in the morning. You know, the time of day when you usually want a cafe.

The most delicious blue crab I've ever had. EVER. Period. Nuff said. Crabman Mike is very nice too.

My two sisters and I went this past Sunday to celebrate one of my sister's birthdays, and let me just say -- Crabman Mike did not disappoint! From start to finish, the entire experience was absolutely incredible. The food was out of this world. Everything from the blue crabs to the snow crab legs was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The fresh, plump, juicy corn was sweet and buttery -- the kind that makes you close your eyes with the first bite. The clams tasted like they were just caught fresh from the sea that morning and brought straight to our table. Every bite was a reminder of why we love coming here! The beer and spritz selection is another win -- Crabman Mike carries beers you don't usually see anywhere else, and his variety is top-notch. And if you've got a sweet tooth like us, don't skip the yummy ice cream to top off the night -- the perfect finish to an amazing meal. The atmosphere is always awesome. Crabman Mike manages to attract the best crowd -- from friendly neighbors to visitors from all over the world. Every time we've gone, we've met someone interesting, which makes the experience even more fun. And of course, we have to mention Crabman Mike himself -- he's so engaging, attentive, and full of great energy. He doesn't miss a detail -- from making sure your condiments are ready to ensuring every guest is having the best time. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he does, and it shows in every part of the experience. Whether you're local or visiting, Morningside Café with Crabman Mike is a must-visit. Amazing food, great people, and an atmosphere you'll want to come back to again and again.

Surprisingly very good food, amazing staff. Nice area to eat and look out over the park. Definitely a place to check out and enjoy!!!