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    Lucid Café

    4.4 (339 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LUCID CAFÉ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Carina L.

    Very cutesy walk in coffee shop. I got an iced vanilla latte which was okay and got the job done. I accompanied my coffee with an almond croissant but it wasn't toasted and Im not sure if that was an option since it was super busy. Overall just a meh experience.

    Ham and cheese croissant
    Marilu S.

    I picked up a morning iced coffee and a pastry item (ham and cheese croissant) from here. The ham and cheese croissant is delicious and their iced coffee is the perfect way to start my morning at the office. 5/5 recommendation

    Kelsey B.

    Writing while at the cafe which I rarely do, but Lucid Cafe is really great! I went for an iced lavender latte to nurse my hangover and a blueberry scone. I nearly ordered the apple turnover before the scone turned my head, and the woman working let me know that that's her favorite pastry there and they bake them every morning!! She was so sweet and as I sat for a while she shared that sweetness with every customer, even the dumb ones. The space is tiny, luckily I got a seat with an outlet while I wait for my train at grand central. The outdoor seating is cute for a warm day. This is definitely not a place you would want to do any wfh stuff from. It is one of few 'real' cafes in this area, otherwise you're stuck with starbucks. The latte was yummy, though I wish they did iced cappuccinos (it is very common for cafes not to, so I can't knock them). If I ever miss my target train and need to spend another hour, you can definitely find me here.

    Eric C.

    A nice little cafe. It punches above its weight in terms of service. It seems like a chill family run establishment. I very much enjoyed my cortado. I saw others with lattes and I became jealous because they looked beautiful. I'd go back.

    The most excellent cappuccino and coffee we had while visiting NYC. The service was efficient without being rude, cafe is teeny weeny and easy to miss with construction scaffolding outside. But don't be afraid to venture in, really glad we found this spot. Had coffee here 4 out of 4 mornings because it was that good!

    Avo scrambled egg toast and cappuccino

    Fourth day in NYC, 4th day at this cafe. The coffee is really really good. I'm a gnarly coffee snob from the Pacific Northwest and struggle to find a decent cappuccino on the road. Loved the avocado toast with scrambled egg. They are just so nice and the food and drink prepared with genuine care. Seems like a family operation. Very special.

    Rosa Z.

    This is a small café with lots of options. Our coffee was delicious. I love when the barista goes out of their way to make it look presentable. Friendly ppl working behind the counter.

    Cute cups for a cute cafe
    Jami T.

    We stayed for a week about a half block away and came in every morning for the daily caffeine fix. This tiny cafe is super cute and welcoming. The coffee was phenomenal and my daughter LOVED the chai. We had a yummy croissant one day too. The service was great and they were friendly and efficient.

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    Really good coffee. I can't count how many times cappuccinos have been badly made but not at Lucid Cafe!! Absolutely awesome!

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    Really enjoyed my coffee here! I like to find quality, unique places when traveling and lucid cafe did not disappoint!!

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    Friendly service, great selection of drinks. Cute but small shop so better for takeaway.

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    Grace Street

    Grace Street

    4.2(3.8k reviews)
    0.5 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Locally owned & operated
    Locally sourced ingredients

    So after having lunch in New York's Chinatown and taking a stroll through little Italy, we took a…read moresubway ride to New York's K-Town or aka as Korea Town. Upon arrival we noticed the difference in crowds. Not as busy and packed sidewalks. Also it was a lot cleaner than Chinatown. Since we just ate at C-Town, it was time to find a good dessert place in K-Town. So we walked and we walked until I saw a banner sign showing shaved ice desserts. Then I noticed the name of the business is Grace Street. How fitting, because that is my wife's name. So we went in and what caught my eye was a mango shaved ice with mangoes, mochi, strawberries, and condensed milk, however I was over ruled by my wife and we went with the black sesame and mochi and condensed milk. It also had red bean, but that had to be on the side, since that gives me gout. Such nice staff taking orders and we went into the dining area to find a seat. What a large spacious area with many tables. Our order came out and it looked so good. The black sesame shaved ice or snow as it's also referred to as, was perfectly sweetened by the condensed milk and the chewy mochi. Definitely cleaned my pallet from our Chinese lunch and it helped cool me down from the New York heat. We got water, but there was no ice offered, so I asked one of the workers and he was kind enough to get me some. We are through that dessert like, if we didn't finish it fast, it was going to melt. We did not give it a chance to melt one bit. The staff here are efficient, as they saw we were done, they asked to clear our dessert bowl away. It was a nice experience even if it was just dessert. They definitely had more dessert options to offer, but i

    Grace Street is a quick-service go-to in Koreatown for a sweet treat or afternoon snack. Our Mango…read moreMadness shaved snow hit the spotand was MASSIVE! The generous serving had creamy, silky layers and was easily enough for the two of us to share. Sweet, light, and refreshing. Plenty of seating, generous portions, and a stop here never disappoints! Located on 32nd St, between Broadway & 5th Ave Train: 34 St-Herald Sq (N/Q/R/W); also an easy walk from Penn Station. Overall, a great casual dessert stop after exploring K-Town, Midtown or nearby Chelsea.

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    Prince Tea House

    Prince Tea House

    4.2(229 reviews)
    0.4 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$

    We had a large group reservation for 13 people today (Friday) early afternoon around 1 PM. The…read morereservation process was easy and communication was quick and responsive. We worked with Eric via email and he was great managing and making sure everything was settled ahead of the event. On the day of our lunch, we arrived around 20 minutes early and the table was already set up. We had two servers throughout the meal and they were lovely. They made sure everything was set up and we had everything we needed. For a large group reservation, they have a $60 minimum and you order everything ahead of time. (The afternoon tea set is mandatory for everyone to get). We had the afternoon tea set, caprese tarts and strawberry parfait for all attendees. The food was filling and tasty. Tea is always so good as well (I always get my Rose Lovers Milk Tea!) All in all, a great option for a group reservation in the city!

    I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

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