Crema's Take
“Lume West Village is a cozy café-restaurant hybrid where the coffee takes a backseat to genuinely impressive Italian-leaning food—think perfectly executed carbonara and impeccably fried calamari that justify lingering for hours. The vibe is warm and welcoming (when service is on), making it ideal for long breakfast sits or evening hangs with friends, though consistency seems to depend on which server you get.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It’s a fantastic little cozy café‑restaurant with such a welcoming atmosphere. The avocado toast was outstanding, and since we asked to replace the egg on top, they added mushrooms instead. I never imagined that combination would work so…
I came here after seeing so many videos praising the ambiance, and while the space was nice and the staff was friendly, the overall experience fell short of expectations. Service was slow throughout the evening. We waited a long time for our waitress to check in after the…
Alfredo was our server and he was amazing!!! We got the meatball to start and it was sooooooooo good!! Then I split the carbonara and the truffle pasta and it was UNREAL. HIGHLY recommend . I got a dirty martini and my best friend got the cosmo and the drink were delicious.…
We started our meal with the fried calamari and grilled octopus. The calamari batter was light and cooked to perfection, simply amazing. The octopus on the other hand was overcooked giving it a slight rubbery texture. The sauce and potatoes that accompanied the octopus were…
My friend and I were unable to get into the initial restaurant we had planned for one night and stumbled upon this gem where we had a great dining experience. Upon arriving around 6pm, we were not greeted very well by the host. When we walked in, neither girls said hi or…
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