"is one of those rare places that just pulls you in. The vibe is incredible live music, amazing food, and an atmosphere that feels more like a community than a bar/café. It’s like stepping into a portal where everything feels welcoming and connected. Definitely worth a visit."

"This place is incredible! What an amazing energy this place has. We ordered one of everything on the menu and had a feast for lunch. The person behind the counter was super friendly and inviting, he encouraged us to look around while he was getting the food ready. The book store in the back had a great selection of books, covering a lot of genres. It’s so cozy back there, decorated nicely. As we ate, a group met up for a learning Arabic meeting, which was nice to listen in on. The food was delicious! It reminds me of some of my favorite places in the world. A place where you can have a nice tea and get comfy, where they encourage community and you can have a great time by just being in the space. Totally invigorating; you just absorb good feelings and energy while kicking back with a book. I can’t wait to go back!"

"My partner and I had our wedding ceremony here and it was absolutely lovely. The owner Atigh and the rest of the staff are hospitable and enormously helpful. Every interaction we had with them felt authentic and warm. They were nice to Everyone and the atmosphere is both beautifully colorful and cozy. Perfect for an intimate wedding. We had about 40 or so people, and with tables and chairs set up it was more than enough room. We were able to arrange the place as we pleased and the owner did several walk through with us. It was a sharp contrast with the range of other venues we reached out to. Many other places felt corporate and like they were trying to squeeze more money out of us. Barzakh was also so so affordable and very flexible with us setting up early and lingering afterwards. It's a really special, community oriented place. I'm so happy somewhere like this exists in ny."

"This is one of those places that makes NYC such a great city. We saw the Arun Ramamurthy trio here and it was an amazing night. The staff are wonderful and the music was incredible, the space is very intimate, it feels like you're in someone's living room, and the ticket prices are affordable. I will definitely be coming back here."

"Absolutely amazing place with a real community atmosphere. Rare and unique to find somewhere that makes you feel like you are being welcomed into someone’s home. Delicious food and tea with super friendly and attentive service. I can’t wait to come back to read more of the vintage thought provoking books!"