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The short version
What you will find at Lucid Cafe
Lucid Cafe is a small grab-and-go coffee shop. Its Instagram bio describes high-quality coffee and homemade goods, and a blog visit reported room for only about seven people, so most visits are takeout.
Espresso and specialty lattes
Third-party listings name flat white, cappuccino and latte, plus lavender, chai, Vermont maple, golden turmeric and matcha lattes. See the dishes listed.
21 items on the partial menu
No official menu or price list was found, so this guide lists 21 items named on third-party listings, with no prices. Read the menu page.
Dine-in, takeout and delivery
Google Maps lists dine-in, takeout and delivery. Seating is very limited, so a quick stop suits it best. Hours and location.
From the menu
The dishes people order most
No source marks a most-liked list for this cafe, so these six are a cross-section of the items that third-party listings name: one toast, four specialty lattes and a vegan muffin.
Breakfast and toast
Avocado Toast
Organic sourdough with olive oil, parsley, pumpkin seeds and red pepper flakes.
Specialty lattes and hot drinks
Lavender Latte
None
Specialty lattes and hot drinks
Golden Turmeric Latte
None
Specialty lattes and hot drinks
Vermont Maple Latte
None
Specialty lattes and hot drinks
Matcha Latte
None
Vegan muffins
Chocolate Walnut Muffin
None
When to go
Opening hours
Google Maps shows slightly different hours across the week: 7 AM to 3 PM Monday to Wednesday, 7 AM to 4 PM Thursday and Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and 8 AM to 3 PM on Sunday (checked November 11, 2026). Spinach.guide lists the same hours. Holiday hours were not confirmed, so call (212) 867-3490 first.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Find it
Getting there and parking
The cafe is at 311 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, in Murray Hill, close to East 37th and 38th Streets according to a blog visit. The nearest subway station and parking were not confirmed in any source we checked, so use a trip planner for your route.
More detail is on the hours and location page.
Quick answers
Common questions about Lucid Cafe New York
What are the opening hours of Lucid Cafe?
It is open Monday to Wednesday 7 AM to 3 PM, Thursday and Friday 7 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM and Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM. That is from its Google Maps listing, checked November 11, 2026.
What is the phone number of Lucid Cafe?
The number is (212) 867-3490. It comes from the cafe’s Google Maps listing, checked November 11, 2026.
Does Lucid Cafe have a website?
No. Its Google Maps profile has no website link, and a blog visit also reported none. It has an Instagram account, @lucidcafenyc.
Is Lucid Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, it is listed as open on Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Holiday hours were not confirmed, so call (212) 867-3490 first.
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Sources
Where this information comes from
This is an independent guide, so everything on it is gathered from public listings and checked by hand. We name the source so you can check it too.
- Google Maps profile: address, phone, category, hours, rating and review count (supplied by the requester, verified 2026-11-11)
- Spinach.guide listing: drink and food item names, vegan options, plant milks, seating, card payment minimum, hours match
- Atly listing: extra menu item names (flat white, cappuccino, iced matcha, French toast)
- Fodor's review: search snippet only: tiny rustic indie coffee spot, phone number (page itself blocked)
- Cafe review, Nov 2013: Counter Culture coffee (2013), two small tables, $5 card minimum
- Shoot New York City blog: cross street (near 37th St), room for about seven, no restroom, no website
- Instagram @lucidcafenyc: bio line about high-quality coffee and homemade goods
Last checked on November 11, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.