BORIS & HORTON, MANHATTAN’S FIRST DOH-APPROVED DOG-FRIENDLY CAFÉ, IS NOW OPEN IN THE EAST VILLAGE
Human and canine residents of New York are getting a special treat! Dog-friendly café Boris & Horton has opened its doors, operating seven days a week at the corner of Avenue A and 12th Street in downtown Manhattan.
Boris & Horton is an upscale café that features food & beverage from beloved local vendors including City of Saints Coffee Roasters, Murray’s Cheese, and Balthazar. Specialties include pup-centric latte art, vegan and vegetarian fare and gluten free options, local craft beer, wine by the glass and a signature blend called The Boris Brew, with hints of dark chocolate and roasted marshmallows.
The layout of Boris & Horton’s prime corner location means that with or without a canine companion, the space has room for everyone. Working within Department of Health guidelines, the café is split into two distinct areas – the coffee bar, which is for humans only, and the dog side, which welcomes people and their pets.
Those who come by themselves with a dog will order their drinks and food from Boris & Horton’s 12th Street walk-up window, and then head to the dog side, which features café style seating, boutique pet merchandise and a photo booth. For guests visiting with dogs and a human companion, one person can grab a table on the dog side while the other heads into the coffee bar through a vestibule connection, to pick up food & beverage.
For guests who don’t own a dog, but are seeking a furry fix, Boris & Horton will host frequent adoption events with their rescue partners on weekends.
The flagship Boris & Horton is located at 195 Avenue A in New York, New York. For more information and updates, continue to visit www.borisandhorton.com.
ABOUT BORIS & HORTON
The idea for Boris & Horton was born in the summer of 2016 when father and daughter duo Coppy Holzman and Logan Mikhly walked their rescue dogs to grab coffee and noticed all of the dogs tied up outside coffee shops waiting for their owners. They immediately began working on a creative solution. Moreso than simply wanting a gimmicky locale that customers would tire of, the two ideated on how to create a lasting business that would keep people – and their dogs – perpetually coming back for quality culinary options within a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. An introduction to City of Saints Coffee Roasters kicked off a partnership that everyone at Boris & Horton is thrilled to bring to Manhattan’s East Village, and beyond.
This East Village location is the first of several conveniently-located neighborhood spots throughout New York. The next target expansion market is Los Angeles. Boris & Horton is privately financed, but actively exploring financial partnerships based on first-to-market viability and strong interest in the brand.
