Crema's Take
“Tucked just off Houston Street, The Lazy Llama strikes that rare balance between a quick-grab espresso counter and a genuine neighborhood hangout where regulars like Sam and Enbiya remember your name and your usual order. Their espresso-forward drinks are consistently excellent, and the Portuguese pastéis de nata pair perfectly with a carefully pulled shot, creating those small moments of discovery that make a coffee shop feel like a real third place rather than just a caffeine transaction.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →As someone who usually makes my own coffee, it’s rare I go out to get a cup of coffee. I stopped in because I was staying in the neighborhood and needed a coffee to get me home, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Friendly barista, a little chit chat but not too much, and my…
What a pleasant discovery during our walk in the East Village. We didn’t know this place at all but we saw it and stopped by for a quick coffee. We enjoyed a very nice Pastel de Nata (it brought me back to my times in Portugal)… after that we got a piece of Banana Bread and 2…
Amazing coffee! And the barista was incredibly nice! This is such a beautiful quiet little cafe just off Houston Street, gonna be one of my regular stops from now on!
My go-to coffee shop now! The latte always comes out the way I like it, and their pastries are delish. Super sweet and friendly staff, especially Sam and Enbiya. Always love coming here!
Super regular coffee shop, serves devocion, nothing too special, but nice. A little bit of seating, it’s never too busy. There are 2 tables outside. No AC. No laptops on weekend. Good latte. They have pistachio milk.
Crema Reviews
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