Cafe 4212

Upon arrival parking was a breeze , entry was a bit embarrassing. Lady at the front insisted that I only purchased an entry ticket. When indeed I paid for a table. Literally saw my name in all caps on the list on her podium. The owner however, was quickly available saw the dilemma and walked me and my husband to our table. He also informed us about the patio area and glad the suggestion was made, it is a total vibe. The waitresses were very attentive and on top of our request. My husband ordered the fish and fries , there were no words soooooo tell the chef great job! The artist tho, I was in awe with each performance but that band that was there ........ cmon doc it was too much to contain they really did more than I could take amazing work. The lounge was nice, seating is great , u can see the stage from every part of the club. I celebrated my bday this night and it is one for the books. Thank you all for your wonderful service.

I went for Sunday brunch, which is $24.99 per person. They advertise that you get a carafe of mimosa but you actually only get 1 included in the price. Then you can buy a carafe for $15. Brunch was also advertised to have a DJ but there was no DJ, just a playlist running. Additionally the brunch is supposed to be from 11a-3p.We arrived at 11:06a and had to wait until 12 noon for some of the food to be brought out. Although, it is all you can eat, you do not serve yourself. I suggest that no one show up until at least 1p because we left around 1p and they were still bringing out different dishes. Apparently the owner/chef does not start cooking all the items until they open and you must plan to spend the entire 4 hours there in order to get a chance to sample everything they are preparing for the day.Despite all those negatives and a few more, I still give this place 3 stars because of the service and owner. They are genuinely nice people and you can tell that they love what they do. But they can improve on the aesthetics of the place and timeliness.

Was invited out to enjoy jazz and, after reading the reviews about parking mishaps, decided to take an Uber. I noticed that there was an available parking lot right next to the establishment, in which I saw people were parking, but I'm not sure whether or not I'd classify it as a safe area to park for this establishment. There were a few available spots on the street right outside the place, so if I had driven, I would have been thrilled. I read prior reviews about the parking situation, so I suppose it would depend on the night. Cafe 4212 is a decently sized jazz bar/restaurant where you have the option of sitting at the bar, within the lounge area, or outside on the patio. I opted to sit at the bar and quickly ordered a drink. I swiveled in my chair to take in the rest of the decor of this dimly lit bar while appreciating the vocal talents of the singer the night and her band. She sounded marvelous, although at times the music was overpowering, however, I loved her voice and her repertoire of music, which actually inspired me to visit a karaoke spot after. All in all, not a bad spot to hear some music and chill for a couple of hours.

Cafe 4212 has been open for many years, I've attended numerous events here for 10+ years, it's a great space, nice patio as well. I will say, after so many years.....their bathrooms can use a serious upgrade! There is 1 large stall, which, I suppose, is supposed to be a handicapped stall, then 1 other stall that is painfully tiny and narrow.....and with a crooked toilet....balance yourself accordingly! What's equally disappointing......are the drinks, since I've been coming, the drinks are severely lacking in quality and flavor, I honestly do not understand why the bartenders are not properly trained. I'll return in the event other events are planned there that I'm interested in, but as I've done in the past....I'll have my drinks elsewhere.

This is a good first of the night spot - where you go to get drinks and warm up before embarking on an epic bar crawl night - lol. The spot itself is pretty decent, appointed with all the usual tables, chairs, bar seating and TVs for sports events if something is going on. I like the buffet but as others noted, the food isn't always kept coming but hey, it's free. WINNER!

Strictly Street Salsa has recently been hosting a new weekly Wednesday night salsa dancing at Cafe 4212. I have attended it two weeks in row & I am now totally hooked! Cafe 4212 is located inner city off Alameda road. Street parking is available on both sides of Alameda. There is a dedicated security guard that walks back & fourth watching over cars parked on the street. No cover charge, and upon your first Yelp checkin, you get a $5 off a premium beverage, not a bad start eh?Raul Edwards, director of strictly street salsa, makes a tremendous effort introducing new comers to the rest of the group. Such a warm and welcoming host, breaking the ice & making everyone feel at home, no other salsa venue does that for the record.Place starts to get busy ~ 9 pm as DJ begins playing Timba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue tunes. There is a spacious & slick dance floor and is well ventilated. Couches & tables & chairs are throughout the Cafe. Bar service is great, in fact the appetizers & beverage prices were very decent, compared with other inner city venues.Good service, friendly atmosphere, & good tunes, is certainly a great way to end your hump day :)

Great for music but the bar needs to expand what they offer on the menu. The food is regular, I would recommend eating before you arrive. What was also disappointing was that they didn't have any good bourbon to make their old fashioned. I asked about 4 different bourbons and they didn't have any of them. So I opted for a margarita instead. You can go to eventbrite to reserve your seating. The promoter charges $50 per table for 2 seats.

Husband and I decided to visit to hear some comedy and live music. Arrived early as suggested but waited outside for awhile as the place looked empty. Eventually we went inside and sat at the bar. The comedians were not funny. Not at all! Like not even a heehee or haha but tried to use profanity to get a laugh. Nope!! Not working. There was also an issue with the microphone which was irritating. The live music was really good but extremely loud. I'm assuming they bright their own mic. Because the space is small it really echoed. The food is finger food and nothing special. Place got really crowded really quick. Next time we will do a table.

Awesome awesome vibes! We've been 2x now - once as a date night event and the second time with in laws. You'll definitely want to reserve seating in advance. Mariam Echo is effortlessly entertaining! The swag, the vocals, the improvisation - I'm here for it all! Friday and Saturday nights: Eats, Beats & Jazz! You don't want to miss. Waitress service could be a little faster for sure but, it's always packed so I get it, I guess ‍ Mariam will have you so entertained, you'll forget you ordered anyway!

You will not be disappointed. Love this type of vibe then you will love this place. Food was great. Service was too.