BARZAKH• CAFÉ

Amandip Kaur 2 months ago

Cool Arabian cafe / bookstore with African teas and plates; nice decor; good vibes. Service was friendly and everyone was very kind. We came here for jazz performance and it was great.

Nam Singh 3 months ago

This is hands down one of the most special places in Brooklyn, maybe all of NYC. Something about Barzakh inherently feels like home from the second you walk in the door. Every time I’ve been here, the vibe has been unique. At night, it feels exciting, and carries an element of alternative nightlife. During the day, it’s analog, cozy, like your own back yard, and during community events, it’s a place for folks from every background to come together and appreciate a new form of art they may not have been exposed to before. This cafe is everything life in NYC should be—community driven, exciting, familiar in some ways, foreign in others. Special shoutout to the owner and the staff. Some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet.

Linda Marcos 5 months ago

HOME - that is just one word to describe Barzakh Café. Chosen family is found here and special moments are celebrated like their own. When you feel there is nothing to celebrate, a place like this reminds you there is so much to not only celebrate but to cherish. This is one of the few public spaces in this city that make this happen with community, cultivating and nurturing the cross pollination of diasporas that make this city shine through the avenue of art in its various forms. It is a home to all of this and home for me too. Also, simply the best tea in Brooklyn, with amazing music every night they’re open from various corners of the globe. As a native New Yorker (who has worked in hospitality and is an artist as well) I can confirm, these cultural hubs must be protected and always cherished. Visit, stay a while, indulge curiosity and immerse yourself in these special moments Barzakh holds. You’ll be happy you did.

Gunjan Amarnani 5 months ago

Great café, bookstore, and event space. I stopped by for a Sufi night and it was truly magical - the whole experience felt calming and deeply spiritual. I had the herbal house tea blend and absolutely loved it. It felt like such a privilege to sit there, listening to beautiful music while sipping on chai. I can’t wait to come back. Also the people working there are so kind and thoughtful!

Nhi Tran 6 months ago

Came here for qawwali performed by the sami brothers during eid and it was absolutely amazing!!! I love the bookshelves with all kinds of books. The staff was so friendly and sweet. The atmosphere was very cozy just like sitting atyour friend's house but with incredible music performed by incredible musicians 💖💖💖.