Coffee comes with rescue rabbits at The Carrot Cup Cafe, the new East Harlem home of the rescue group Bunnies & Beyond, which throws open its doors with a five-hour grand opening. The café doubles as a space for education and adoption outreach, so your visit helps support rabbits waiting for homes. If you have kids, love animals or have been thinking about adopting a bunny, this is the sweetest stop on the weekend's map.
What to expect
The grand opening runs from 2 to 7pm at the café on Pleasant Avenue, near the East River end of East Harlem. Expect a celebratory crowd, coffee and the rescue's bunnies, as the rescue celebrates the café's official debut.
Good to know
- The nearest subway is the 6 at 116th Street, a walk of roughly 15 minutes east; the M116 crosstown bus gets you closer.
- It is a good outing for families and kids who like animals.
- Proceeds from visits support Bunnies & Beyond's rescue and adoption work.
- Pleasant Avenue sits a block from the East River, so a riverside walk makes an easy add-on.
- If you are thinking about adopting, the café is a direct line to the rescue behind it.
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Common questions
Who runs The Carrot Cup Cafe?
Bunnies & Beyond, a rabbit rescue group; the café supports its rescue, adoption and outreach work.
When is the grand opening?
Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 2 to 7pm, after being pushed back one day from its original date.
Is it good for kids?
The rescue promotes it as a family-friendly outing, and rabbit-care education is part of the café's mission.
