The Cotton Club

Very excited to have the opportunity to hear the artists perform in such a legendary place. They are open on Saturday & Monday nights, and I believe they may be in the process of bringing back their Sunday brunch. My friend made the reservation, and they have an old fashioned, pen and paper, system. And the only way to contact is via email on their website. Needless to say, plan in advance. The inside was put together fine, you can tell there is need for updating the decor and fixing a few items. The musicians were phenomenal, they were engaging and each of their songs kept you moving. During their break, we were able to directly talk with them about their experiences and how things have evolved there at the Cotton Club. They were playing upon our arrival around 8:30, took an intermission around 10 and then played for another hour until 11. There were only two other tables that evening, I think around 9 people total. I was shocked at that as well. I found the temperature to be a bit chilly and it was even worse in the lady's restroom. The men's room had a space heater...so not really sure how that worked out? One of the hand air dryers on the wall was almost falling off as well. Needless to say, I was sad to see the disrepair the building was in when such talent individuals were on stage that evening.

Incredible masters of Jazz and Blues!

Omg this place is not the best place to party. Roaches on the food and bar. Over priced drinks and dirty environment. It's truly is a sad place to go now. Other posting are not truthful just had the party last night and again it's a sad place.

the roof while we were dining was actively leaking water, the “fruit punch” we were served was bitter and had the after taste of medicine, while we were dining the smell of something actively burning lingered for nearly ten minutes, the plate i was given in the buffet style meal had not been cleaned properly and still had a layer of crust on the bottom terrible experience the food was less than desirable as the corn bread tasted dry and like soap not to mention the water had something that resembled backwash inside it do not come here if you value your health

We went to the Gospel Brunch on Mother's Day. The food was good, but limited. They did not have all the promised buffet items and the (non-alcoholic) drink selection is severely limited. Unfortunately, the service was awful. Dismissive, rude and the man who handed out plates at the buffet was downright mean/abusive. I'm not a delicate flower, but being yelled at whilst trying to give my mom an awesome Mother's Day experience almost had me in tears. If you want customers to handle the buffet line in a specific way , provide them with instructions - don't yell at them because they step out of the designated area without telling them about the designated area. We enjoyed this experience only because of the awesome band fronted by the lovely and amazing Helen Slade. There are other gospel brunches in the city and I highly recommend you attend one of those. Do not go here. I only hope Helen and her band can find a place more deserving of their talents.

This place is legendary! The ambiance and crowd are epic! Musician King Solomon Hicks performed and boyyyyyyy did he put on show! The energy of music lives here

(Translated by Google) The information on the internet is inaccurate and the employees are not friendly at all. (Original) La información que hay en internet es imprecisa y los empleados no son nada amables.

What a dream come true

Had a great time. Hard working staff. Music and food were good! We had the chicken with greens and yams.

(Translated by Google) When I visited it, years ago, everything was as it appears in the movie. I loved. (Original) Cuando lo visité, ya hace años, estaba todo como sale en la película. Me encantó.

Events are not up to date since the pandemic and opening hours changed. Website is not up to date watchout.

I really liked this place, the music incredible. Really talented musicians.

(Translated by Google) Unforgettable night. (Original) Noche inolvidable.

Anyone who lives in morningside heights, or honestly in New York, should pay this institution a visit. The drinks are generous, the band is talented, the staff are friendly, the history is significant. What is not to love? Do yourself a favor and come checkout cotton club

I touched history - the gentlemen at the door on Sunday afternoon were good brothers and I enjoyed meeting them as well.