Charming and laid-back, this Harlem bistro serves up hearty French-American dishes with a lively vibe, perfect for a cozy meal or a happy hour hangout.
"This French bistro on 134th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard reopened their front picnic area for dinner from Wednesday through Sunday, as well as brunch from noon to 4pm on weekends. Get the macaroni and cheese made with bechamel, parmesan, and parsley." - hannah albertine
"Yatenga has pick-up and delivery available between 12:30pm and 9:30pm, including wine, beer, frozen pina coladas and margaritas (as well as an all-day menu of French and American food)." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Yatenga is a casual spot just a few blocks from the 135th Street 2 and 3 train station in Harlem. The menu is somewhat French, but also includes an excellent plate of macaroni and cheese, and there’s a daily Happy Hour when you can get $5 frozen margaritas and piña coladas. Outside, there a bunch of big communal tables where you and your friend who takes pictures of everything can sit while she counts down the minutes until the sky is perfectly sunset-y." - hannah albertine
"There are two things you need to know about this French-American restaurant right off of 135th Street. The first is that there’s a daily Happy Hour that runs from 4-8pm and involves $6 frozen margaritas and piña coladas. The second is that they have picnic tables on the sidewalk. During the day, this is a great place to bring your laptop and get some work done. In the evening, bring some friends and eat some mac and cheese. It's right next to the affiliated live music venue, Shrine, so you can plan to make a night of it." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, bryan kim, willa moore, sonal shah
"If you’re in Harlem without a blender, take comfort in knowing this French and American all-day spot near 135th Street has frozen piña coladas and margaritas available for takeout and delivery. You can call 212-690-0699 or order online between 12:30pm and 9:30pm every day. Also worth noting, Yatenga designed their own downloadable coloring book page, so you’ll have a built-in activity while you drink on your fire escape." - Hannah Albertine
