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Semicolon Cafe

Good egg sandwiches and bingsoo, with the polish of a small chain; a fine stop near Audubon Terrace.

9 Edward M Morgan PlEdward M Morgan Pl near Broadway & W 157th St

Apartment buildings on Edward M. Morgan Place, the block where Semicolon Cafe is located
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What it is

Semicolon is a Korean-influenced cafe at 9 Edward M Morgan Pl, a short street just off Broadway near W 157th St, according to Forgotten New York. Its website lists this as its “uptown” location; Semicolon also has other locations in New York and elsewhere, so this is not a one-off.

Who it’s for

Anyone who wants breakfast or a light lunch near Audubon Terrace and the Hispanic Society, and people who like a good-looking egg sandwich or a shaved-ice dessert.

Standout details

The Infatuation’s Washington Heights guide singles out the egg sandwiches: thick brioche slices around scrambled eggs, with fillings from bulgogi to avocado and a squiggle of spicy sauce. The cafe also serves croissants, pastries and bingsoo in flavors like sesame and matcha. Its website lists hours of 8am to 7pm, and city inspection records show a visit on June 15, 2026.

Honest verdict

A tidy, photogenic cafe with a real following for the sandwiches. It is part of a group, which will matter to some readers, and it sits at the southern edge of the guide’s territory, so combine it with a visit to Audubon Terrace.