Blacc Vanilla Cafe

Based on the rave reviews, I was expecting huge things and was supremely disappointed.

First, if you're unfamiliar with Newburgh, it's in a rough area with little parking. The inside aesthetics just seem confusing, with an old antique café style couch mixed with portraits of Chance the Rapper on the wall and for some reason a chessboard on one of the largest tables. Nothing really made any sense.

Second, I ordered the egg & cheese plate, avocado, bacon, iced coffee, turkey sausage, and fruit bowl. The scrambled eggs were literally just scrambled eggs with a slice of Kraft singles mixed in. The avocado was just scooped out and plated. The fruit was pulled out of their plastic containers. The bacon was decent, but was far too skinny. The turkey sausage was some sort of weird patty shape that wasn't great and the coffee was nothing special either.

To be fair, everything was relatively cheap, but not really worth actually leaving your kitchen for. I'm willing to bet that 9 out of 10 people are capable of making all this food on their own, but actually taste better. The staff was super friendly, so that should be noted.

Ultimately, I can't comprehend how this place has such rave reviews.

Hands down the best breakfast sandwich you can get in Newburgh. Pair that with a blacc vanilla latte and you've got yourself a great start to your day. I only wish that they were open every day.

We never come to town without visiting this spot. Great atmosphere and the menu selection is like no other.

A GREAT PLACE TO SIT BACK AND ENJOY YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENT SERVICE... I'D RECOMMEND THE SHRIMP AND GRITS .....YUM YUM YUM

My husband and I try to go on a date here once a week. Food, drinks, atmosphere, prices, staff…ALL 10/10. We absolutely love it here!! Cant say enough good things

Had a wonderful experience here after getting back to Newburgh from a Bannerman Island boat tour. We were looking for a quick nutritious bite and boy did this hit the spot. The interior is small but comfy and well-lit with a vintage-modern clean and casual vibe. The guys at the counter handled our party of 4 well and were very welcoming and friendly. I had the special - French toast with berries, and it was delicious. We all also had the Blacc Vanilla latte and agreed it was good as well. Be aware that if is located in a slightly rougher part of town, but we never felt unsafe. It was also nice to see little signs that the cafe was clearly making efforts to have a positive impact as a community gathering place for the area. As an out-of-towner who chose this place on a whim, my party and I were very pleasantly impressed. Would reccomend.

This place is awesome all around. The atmosphere is so relaxing and comfortable, the food is phenomenal, and the staff is so incredibly kind and attentive. I definitely plan on coming back often. Do not hesitate to give it a try!

Cozy, warm and comfortable. The food is excellent and consistent. Always fresh, nothing is ever stale or reheated. Proportions are generous. The food being good is not what makes this place alone, service and attention to detail are at its best. They have their own coffee and butter (delicious). The environment is mixed crowd gentrified, young to old every ethnicity. People friendly place. Jazmin is a host/Mgr. I think, but she is awesome and makes a moment to make sure everyone is ok and comfortable. She is personable and when not busy will engage in intellectual conversation and answer questions about the establishment. The decor is gentrified (older folks bohemian/SOHO feel), somewhat artsy, music is never loud. Live artists play and sing in the establishment while dining. I highly recommend to visit this place. Do not let the stigma of City of Newburgh keep you from visiting. The place is deceiving from outside especially in the winter because the windows get foggy and the coat rack by the window is a throw off. A visit here is well worth the trip to dine. No riff raff at this spot what so ever.

I’m originally from Manhattan born and raised upper west side and dined and dine every kind of establishment in the boroughs you can think of. This place is everything aforementioned above and at a great price point also. They take most major cards and cash. Not open late. Once you go in you might forget where you’re at!!

Beautiful place, beautiful people, with a beautiful atmosphere. You are always made to feel welcome there. The coffee is the best in the Hudson Valley, and the barista (Mitch) is an evil genius. Just let him know what kind of coffee or tea you generally like and boom he has created something you didn't even know you wanted. One sip and you're hooked.

Very friendly staff! Two picnic tables out front for outdoor seating. Laid back atmosphere and great specials. Delicious coffee. All around great :D