NYU Lutheran Coffee Shop

NYU Lutheran Coffee Shop

★★★★4.2(89 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This cash-only diner hybrid serves surprisingly solid comfort food—think tuna sandwiches on rye and panini—at reasonable prices, making it a reliable refuge for hospital visitors and neighborhood regulars who don't mind the retro setup and payment friction. The service is genuinely warm and quick, though you'll want to hit their ATM before ordering since they don't take cards, and be aware the grill sometimes closes earlier than expected. It's the kind of place that's been slowly improving for decades and works best if you're in the area with time to linger over coffee.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Light foodPastriesFull breakfastFamily friendlyLaptop friendlyTraditional drinksMeetingsParkingSlow sit

Google Reviews

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Lesli Laffie
★★★★5 months ago

I was here two days in a row in December 2025 while my mom was a patient in the hospital. Had never been there before. The tuna sandwich on rye toast with lettuce and tomato was excellent and well-priced. Service is quick. My only complaint is that I got the same iced coffee…

Marley Girl
★★★★5 months ago

Came here after leaving the hospital, hungry and pregnant, only to be told they’re cash only. I go out of my way to use their ATM and pay extra fees just to get cash, then I’m told the grill is closed for catering. That information should have been shared before making customers…

thaddeus buttmunch
★★★★7 months ago

Went back in 2018. MUCH Improved from 1989-90. They used to have a limited menu, and Rude, "other-abled" Employees. They have also enlarged it.

Pam C
★★★★★3 years ago

Nice coffee shop diner. Was hungry for cheeseburger and sweet potatoes fries. It was good. They make good panini too. Good service. My only complaint is the seating for single around the counter is not comfortable. Not enough leg space. I am a bit large and tall so my legs need…

Lisa S
★★★★6 years ago

I come here ever so often when visiting a patient. I must say that the food here is really good and reasonable in price. Waitstaff is friendly and service is quick. The only issue is that it is cash only.

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