Welcome to Purple Waves
cafe and wine bar
Join us to enjoy great coffee, fresh food and local wines. Relax in our cozy lounge and browse our library of used books and magazines.
Meet new friends, discover new ideas, join our community.
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.
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!
“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.