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    Café Lyria

    3.9 (82 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    CAFÉ LYRIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alan R.

    I got a vanilla latte and chocolate croissant here and enjoyed both of them. The atmosphere was casual with many people working and catching up. It was a nice place to sit and take a break while walking around the area.

    Lyria latte
    Novella N.

    I was in the SoHo area in need of a caffeine boost and came across Cafe Lyria. I had heard about this place and was interested since they had Greek coffee, and usually play Hercules on their mini TV? I was sold. I didn't realize how large the space was, the area to order was kind of packed but to the right, there is a larger spot for sitting down to enjoy your beverage. I was already heading somewhere so I didn't sit inside but the inside and outside was pretty bustling. I did enjoy my coffee, but next time I would try something else!

    Inside
    Ethan N.

    Really good interior and fun, however it does get really crowded. Enjoyed my signature lyria - not too sweet and well balanced

    Jay D.

    Kinda overrated in my mind, the vibe is nice inside. I ordered the Lyria I think maybe next time I'll get something I know I'll like

    Pareesa M.

    I absolutely LOVED cafe Lyria! Such a cute coffee shop to read or work in for a bit. The space is a little small so it can get crowded, but if you find a spot, it's a great place to stay. I really enjoyed their flat white - it was one of the best that I had in New York, and even took some of their beans home with me to Houston :) would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a caffeine fix!

    Peps A.

    I was in search of nice place to sit and relax after shopping in SOHO. I walked by Café Lyria and decided to give it a try. The ambiance inside is fantastic, modern, trendy, and perfect for a relaxed cafe vibe. The place was buzzing with people reading, working, and hanging with friends. Not sure what to order, I took the barista's recommendation and tried their house special latte. It was an excellent choice. The blend was smooth and flavorful, topped with frothy foam. I'll be back for that latte next time I'm in the area.

    Freddo Cappuccino
    Ruby C.

    Very demure, very cutesy. Café Lyria is an aesthetic coffee shop tucked away in an alley of NoHo. Beautifully decorated with rustic interior decors, wooden paneling and plants. Their price tag is reasonable in the area, including their hypest specialty drinks like Freddo Cappuccino and Lyria Latte ($5-6). I've been curious about their viral Freddo Cappuccino. It is a Greek style coffee combining iced espresso with frothed cold milk and (optionally) a sweetener. I don't usually add sugar or sweetener to my coffee, but the espresso base is quite bitter even for me. It tastes like a dark roast black coffee with an extra thick layer of milk foam. Imo the coffee doesn't fully living up to the hype, but it's still worth checking them out for the vibe.

    Freddo Espresso w a splash of almond milk. Would probably come back try something else next time
    Surbhi G.

    Immaculate vibes. Felt a strong sense of community surrounding the cafe as i walked closer from the group playing soccer on the street to the pitter patter buzz of convos on the outside patio. Similar to Agora in Houston which also has supreme vibes. Wish lyria was open longer but felt very breezy and refreshing to find this little green woody nook in the midst of manhattan.

    Americano to go
    Ruwan J.

    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 done in NoHo.

    Ice Sage tea with Honey and Lemon
    Marium A.

    It's small, it's always crowded, it's loud. The Barista girlies are sweet and efficient! Drinks are aight - basically the same as the Mulberry street location. Honestly disappointing and the vibes of the customers it attracts are not my cup of tea to say the least but they have nice interior. They added a bunch of benches outside (which are usually already crowded).

    Sarah D.

    beautiful name, beautiful ambiance, great service and good coffee ! I came here as a referral from one of my friends who is a regular and this coffee was delicious. The espresso was a bit burnt but not bad! I got a vanilla oat milk latte, I'd be back.

    Gene L.

    I had just gotten back from a summer trip to Crete and was craving a freddo cappuccino. I admit I was influenced through social media - and saw this Greek themed coffee shop and was excited to come check it out. My drink I guess satisfied the itch for a freddo cappuccino. The place is tastefully decorated, paying homage to Greece. But there was just a coldness/unfriendliness about the place, that was hard to put my finger on - not the staff who seemed polite enough, but perhaps the patrons who were there. The people here seem like the type who are trying a bit too hard to be cool/hip (not necessarily a bad thing, just not my vibe or crowd). With that said, I'd come back again if I'm ever in the area!

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    A 7 dollars of ice. They fill the whole cup with ice.....I don't get it. And the ice drink is more expansive

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