Monday, May 13, 2024

After 17 years of not being open on Mondays, Abraço is now open on Mondays

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Starting today (Monday—hi!), Abraço will be open on Mondays, a first in the cafe's 17-year history.
The summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (By the way, Abraço serves cocktails in the evening.) 

And FYI: No laptops are allowed here (and no outside food or drinks, in case you need to be reminded of this here or anywhere else). And no barking dogs!

Abraço is at 81 E. Seventh St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

9 comments:

Alex said...

Great. I've reached the age where I've begun to forget when it's Monday, and then I show up there disappointed.

aperson said...

what is the deal with the "no barking dogs" sign?

Jess said...

My friend owns a cafe type place, and there is nothing more obnoxious than these entitled types and college students that think they can sit there on their laptop all day. Wanna get out a few emails or have a meeting for 30-60 mins with a coffee? Cool Otherwise GTFO.

Also, re: barking dogs @11:57 that's incredibly obvious... not sure what the question is. They probably had people that are oblivious and let their dogs sit there barking, or tied it up outside barking. That sound is very annoying when someone let's it go on and on. Very clear sign.

anon said...

some dogs bark constantly when their people leave them tied to the fence.

Anonymous said...

Love this place and fully support their rules!!!

nygrump said...

I remember when they opened across the street and the owner offered to let me take my china cup back to the laundrymat while I switched loads. Good to see their continued success.

Anonymous said...


Abraço takes the crown as the most overrated coffee shop in Manhattan. From the employees to the patrons, there's a pervasive attitude problem. As a Brazilian-Italian, it's disappointing to see such a shallow representation of our culture, especially when the coffee is subpar, and hardly anyone pronounces the name correctly. If they genuinely valued Brazilian culture, there would be more depth than merely serving coffee.

Anonymous said...

This is a wonderful place for satifing conversation, political debate, art, etc. what a cafe was. Not to mention the best coffee in the city. Delicious

Anonymous said...

Absolutely disagree. Thats your insecurity speaking.