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Halsey & Lewis Records

4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Record store · Book store · Coffee stand

soul & funk coffee or barbooks & movies

Coffee, books, gifts, and records in a community- and activism-oriented space.

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480a Madison St
Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–7 PM
Thursday 8 AM–7 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday 11 AM–7 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Halsey & Lewis Records — not self-reported, earned.

🕺 soul & funk 2 mentions

“Hahaha 😆 Great store vibes, owner is a cool funk soul brother.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 52 Google reviews — in their own words.

coffee or bar 10 mentions

“An added plus was an offering of delicious coffee and pastries they even had Oat Milk.”

📚 books & movies 4 mentions

“I always find gems I've been looking for and love the assortment of books and locally made wares.”

What customers say

Gem. Please frequent this spot. The vibes are immaculate coffee is on point. And it’s supporting a Black owned biz who’s already been displaced via gentrification once. Pull up everyday!

★★★★★ — Amani, 2023-08

It's now called black star vinyl and it's located at 480A Madison Avenue-Bk- Sumptuous coffee-stellar literature on sale along with delightful gifts-cool vintage threads -but the star of the show is the extensive, eclectic vinyl collection,Highlighted by Martin's ( the owner) rare groves records pumping in the…

★★★★★ — Daren, 2024-01

This place is a vibe! Now called Black Star Vinyl, this shop is an awesome neighborhood spot to enjoy a coffee and chat with Len behind the counter, pick up a unique card for your friend's birthday, buy a new candle, find a cool used book to read, or uncover a hidden gem of a record among the generous collection.

★★★★★ — Paige, 2022-12

Wonderful coffee, well-chosen pastries, nice atmosphere, welcoming staff. They always put me in a good mood when I'm feeling on edge in the morning. Thank you!

★★★★★ — Wes, 2022-11

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