Lucid Cafe
“anything in Murray Hill and this is hidden under scaffolding on Lex but man, it is so good.”
“It is literally two minutes from the Affinia Shelbourne Hotel, and a definite neighbourhood hot spot.”
“I myself had a macchiato, while my mom chose to have the chai latte.”
Lucid Cafe
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
8 reviews
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Ringing bells chime as you open the door, and you are greeted with smiles from a lovely girl and a young man. I was a bit startled at how small the place was and even more surprised at the amount of seats they managed to cram in there??!! The wood furniture by the window was actually very pleasant as I sipped my cappuccino in peace and serenity.
The cappuccino ($4) was slightly milky for my taste, a tad bitter
Honey Lemon Ginger Tea ($6) – iced; Wow this is remarkable, SUPER REFRESHING, Perfect balance of sweet and tangy, the ginger adds this really cool sharp note, it was beautiful, Great on a hot NYC summer day!
Others have noted the Matcha Latte, Dark Chocolate Mocha and homemade granola as great options here, I'll have to remember those for next time!
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6/9/16 – Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha. Whoa, am I drinking an airy chocolate cloud? The texture is smooth and velvety, there is a slight bubbly sensation like a nitro effect, the dark chocolate is very pronounced, deep flavor from real cacao, but the mouthfeel satisfies you like chocolate milk. Perfect for a warm day!
Recommended: Cappuccino, Honey Lemon Ginger Tea, Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha
Mostly a grab and go cafe but there are limited seats for who want to stay awhile. It is a very friendly atmosphere and quiet so it is perfect for anyone who just needs a time out.
My craving for a cup of Matcha Latte bought me here! Barista poured a cute heart on top of the latte. At first sip, you can feel the warmth and love for lattes. The overall drink is more on the milky side for me and I did wish there was more matcha powder but it did the job.
They are opened as early as 7:00 am in the morning and as late as 5:00 pm, therefore, they cater more to the corporate business hours in the surrounding area. More of a 3.5 Stars rounded up to a 4, thanks to the cozy environment.
Cute cafe with top notch espresso drinks. It has very limited seating and space and feels quite cozy, but I can say the quality here is top notch.
If you need something g to just feel good or fight off a cold or just a little scratch in your throat. You must drink their honey, lemon and ginger tea and it will make you warm and tingly. On a cold day when you just need a little kick this place is perfect. It is super tiny inside so I don't recommend stay for a drink because you may be sitting on top of the other person. However, a to-go cup is perfect.
Meh. I didn't get why this place gets so much love. My pastry was bland and not great consistency. My latte was way too hot and not super flavorful. The space is tiny and kind of a hole in the wall. If you consider their nook full of CDs a vintage decor element I guess you could call the place kitschy at best, but it just felt kind of dingy to me. Back to Perk I go.
Coffee was not brewed well…too sour. Berry tinged beans can be good but they need to be made well. I guess this place is good for a quick latte on the go, but it's too hot inside to stick around any longer than 5 minutes. Not a fan.
What a cute little coffee shop! I was in need of a coffee fix and just happen to stop by here. It's a very tiny space! Only couple of seats so if you need to study, go elsewhere! However the perfect place just to drop by for a quick caffeine fix. I got the matcha latte and it was just the right blend of matcha and milk. The matcha is very good here! I will definitely stop by again to try their other coffee!
I almost missed this place until I realized that it was right around the corner – it actually shared the same street number with the cleanser store next to it.
Noticed that they have the homemade honey lemon ginger tea, so opted for that given the humid and chilly weather. Ginger was the best medicine for coldness; however the taste of lemon was a bit too strong for me…
As many yelpers helpfully pointed out, this place has a 5 dollar minimum for card purchases.