Welcome to Purple Waves

Purple Waves is a café, wine bar, and community hub where parents, professionals, students, and creatives come together to work, meet, and unwind. Located near Columbia University and Central Park, we offer the perfect balance of productivity and relaxation. Whether you're here to focus, connect, or just enjoy a good coffee, delicious seasonal food, or glass of wine, you'll find a welcoming space to do it all.

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About Us

Your neighborhood café and wine bar.

Here at Purple Waves, we’re dedicated to supporting our local community and promoting sustainability. By embracing a circular economy, we aim to reduce waste, reuse resources, and help restore natural systems—all while creating a space where local talent, creativity, and connections thrive. We believe in making a positive impact on both people and the planet, one step at a time.

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☕️ Great Coffee, Local Wines & Craft Beer – Enjoy expertly brewed coffee, a curated selection of local wines, and craft beer—all day, every day.

🥗 Fresh, Seasonal, Local Food – Thoughtfully sourced ingredients come together in delicious, ever-evolving dishes that celebrate the best of each season.
📚 Cozy Lounge & Library – Relax, browse our collection of used books and magazines, and spark new ideas.

💻 Work & Study – Quiet, comfortable seating with fast Wi-Fi and AV equipment to support your work and ideas.

🎤 Vibrant Event Space – A welcoming spot for meetings, intimate gatherings, and lively creative events.

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Built on Circularity Principles

We strive to help the shift towards a circular economy by reducing waste, reusing resources, and restoring natural systems.

Why Circular?

We recognize the urgency of the accelerating climate emergency and are dedicated to being part of the solution.

We prioritize circular economy and sustainable practices through the coffee, food, and wine we serve, the space we inhabit, our family programming, community collaborations, and neighborhood events.

We source our coffee, food, and beverages as locally and sustainably as possible, and serve them in reusables only.

We strive to be a model for sustainable and circular business and pursue continuous learning and improvement.

We are an inclusive, accessible, and safe space for all and amplify voices for social and environmental justice.

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Explore our thoughtfully curated selection of coffee, wine, and seasonal dishes.

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Coming soon - Cozy Play Café

Introducing Family-Friendly Moments at Purple Waves!

Parents, take a break and let your little ones play safely! Soon we’re introducing a casual family-friendly space during our morning hours, where you can enjoy your favorite coffee or snack while your kids have fun nearby.

Our self-supervised play area, tucked in a cozy corner of the café, is designed with your comfort in mind. With soft mats, books, and toys, your kids can explore while you relax, just a few steps away.

Take a Breather. Sit back and enjoy a quiet moment with your coffee while your kids are safely entertained.

Looking for the perfect venue for your next event?

We offer a versatile, warm, and inviting setting for a wide range of gatherings - perfect for hosting workshops, conferences, corporate events, presentations, private parties, and community gatherings.

Our event space offers flexible layout options, indoor and outdoor seating, and is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment for all your presentation needs.

Booking our event space is easy, just fill out this form with your details and preferences, and we’ll get back to you with more information.

You can also call us at (212) 927-1101 or email us at info@purplewaves.nyc if you have any questions or special requests.

We look forward to hosting your event at Purple Waves!

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Work & Study

Need a quiet place to focus? Our flexible workspace options cater to students and professionals looking for a productive environment. With comfortable seating, reliable Wi-Fi, and AV equipment you can work with ease.

📍 Cozy indoor seating & patio workspace
⚡️ Fast Wi-Fi & charging stations
☕️ Coffee, tea, and elevated café fare available all day

Art & Community

Join us for live music, networking nights, community gatherings, and fun creative collaborations. Artists! We’d love to partner with you—reach out to us and let’s make your vision come to life! Be sure to stay updated with our event calendar so you don’t miss out on all the exciting happenings here.

📅 Live Music & Cultural Events
📍 Networking & Social Gatherings
🎨 Creative Workshops & Community Meetups

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“The types of mankind are various. They differ like the waves, but they are one like the sea.”

— Frederick Douglass

Location

Purple Waves is located in Circa Central Park at 285 West 110th Street in New York City.

Overlooking Frederick Douglass Circle, named for the American abolitionist leader, famed orator, author, newspaper founder, and woman’s suffragist.

Our unique setting features a wide pedestrian plaza set back from the street at the northwest corner of Central Park, a nexus of the Manhattan neighborhoods of Harlem, the Upper West Side, and Morningside Heights.

We are steps away from Central Park, Columbia University, Barnard College, Manhattan School of Music, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and are adjacent to several public subway, bus, and Citibike stations.

Nearby Transit: 🚇 A, B, C subway lines