Café Lyria — Restaurant in New York

small coffee shop folded into the lobby of a NoHo building on a quiet stretch of Crosby Street. if it wasn't for tables and seats often scattered in front of Cafe Lyria, you'd likely walk by this spot and not notice it. the coffee shop offers a variety of coffee & tea centric drinks as well as a small menu of items. the interior is a chill eclectic vibe made of a variety of seating options from a large couch, tables and chairs. the calming decor is a result of plants, warm subtle tones, and the space itself feeling cozy but not cramped. there's stacks of books and games placed throughout the coffee shop and a small tv playing a variety of anime.

stopped by a few times and each time ordered an Americano coffee. the coffee was flavorful without being overly bitter and had that smooth hot caffeine kick that only good coffee delivers.

never managed to take a seat at Cafe Lyria mostly because i had places to be. will say it is quite busy during the day as prime seats are mostly taken up by people who are laptop-ing and working (pretending to remote work!). the crowd, here, is a mix of students, remote workers, and mid social media scenesters. while not the greatest mix of NYers...the vibe remains chill.

the ladies behind the counter are friendly and laidback and seem to enjoy the life of dealing caffeine to the chronically tired people slightly north of Houston Street. worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood, but not sure i would head here if it weren't convenient to things I need to get...

I had the pleasure of visiting this cafe, and the staff member who made my experience truly special was Arilla (or something similar to this, I apologize for not recalling the name correctly). She was incredibly welcoming and attentive, adding a personal touch to my visit.

As for the food and drinks, I ordered the olive cookie and their signature latte. Both were delicious and lived up to their reputation. The olive cookie had a unique and delightful flavor, and the signature latte was the perfect blend of flavors and aromas.

I wholeheartedly recommend this cafe to others, not just for the tasty treats and beverages but also for the warm and welcoming atmosphere provided by their...

Decor and vibes were nice, as were the staff.

I tried the single origin drip but the beans were not very fresh. I make a much better pourover at home for half the cost.

The to-go cup lid did not fit well on the cup and it spilled on me multiple times while drinking. It would stay fitted for a few sips, and then with another sip I would find the lid partially off, and coffee on my shirt, which is now stained.

The ham & gruyere croissant was just cold and pre-prepared in a bag, very underwhelming and overpriced.

It was still a nice place to sit and connect to wifi to watch the starship launch before visiting a nearby client, but I would not return for any of the...