5 Affordable Cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY

This guide lists five affordable cafes and a deli in Kips Bay, New York, for people who want good coffee, breakfast or a sandwich at a low price point. We started with 11 places that fall in a low Google price range, then ranked them by Google rating, giving more weight to places with more reviews. Each entry covers hours, address, listed services and what reviewers mention ordering.

The list at a glance

  1. 1787 Coffee★ 4.9 · 4,441 reviews · $1–10
  2. 2ARVACI Coffee East★ 4.8 · 447 reviews · $1–10
  3. 3Kips Bay Deli★ 4.7 · 437 reviews · $10–20
  4. 4Current Coffee★ 4.8 · 203 reviews · $1–10
  5. 5Lucid Cafe★ 4.6 · 398 reviews · $1–10
#1

787 Coffee

★ 4.9 (4,441 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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787 Coffee at 100 Lexington Ave is a coffee shop that identifies as Latino-owned, LGBTQ+ owned and women-owned, open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention a dulce de leche latte, mazapan iced lattes, pour-over coffee from two bean options and Puerto Rican touches in the decor. One reviewer found the coffee inconsistent. Google lists Wi-Fi, vegan options, small plates and a restroom.

Best for: Puerto Rican-style lattes
Address
100 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
Hours
daily 7 am–7 pm
#2

ARVACI Coffee East

★ 4.8 (447 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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ARVACI Coffee East is at 152 E 33rd St and opens daily from 7 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention freshly baked pastries, quiche, mini pies, cookies and a hot latte some count among their favorites. A savory Spanish and feta option also comes up. They describe a quiet, cozy room with a few seats inside and out, and Google lists Wi-Fi, fast service and delivery.

Best for: Pastries and a morning latte
Address
152 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016, United States
Hours
daily 7 am–5 pm
#3

Kips Bay Deli

★ 4.7 (437 Google reviews)Deli$10–20 per person

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Kips Bay Deli at 545 2nd Ave is open 24 hours a day. Reviewers mention fresh sandwiches and wraps, custom orders, smoothies that vary depending on who is working, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regulars say staff remember orders and that lines move quickly even when busy. Google lists delivery, in-store pickup and card and mobile payments. It is takeaway only.

Best for: Sandwiches at any hour
Address
545 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
Hours
daily Open 24 hours
#4

Current Coffee

★ 4.8 (203 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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Current Coffee is a small coffee shop at 217 E 29th St, open 6:30 am to 3 pm Tuesday through Friday and 8 am to 2 pm on weekends, closed Mondays. Reviewers mention espresso from a Manhattan roaster, a small strong flat white and flavored drinks such as a pistachio date cappuccino and a blue maple latte. They describe a clean, minimalist space with good music. Dogs are allowed inside.

Best for: Creative espresso drinks
Address
217 E 29th St Front, New York, NY 10016, United States
Hours
Fri 6:30 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 6:30 am–3 pm; Tue 6:30 am–3 pm; Wed 6:30 am–3 pm
#5

Lucid Cafe

★ 4.6 (398 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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Lucid Cafe at 311 Lexington Ave is a coffee shop opening at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends. Reviewers mention avocado sandwiches with scrambled eggs, cappuccino with house-made almond milk, iced lattes and a house-made honey lemon ginger tea. They describe it as warm and cozy but small, with limited seating. Google lists outdoor seating, vegan options, brunch and Wi-Fi.

Best for: Avocado toast and cappuccino
Address
311 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
Hours
Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–3 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm

How we made this list

We looked at 11 cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?

787 Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 4,441 reviews. ARVACI Coffee East is second at 4.8 from 447 reviews.

Which cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY are open late?

Kips Bay Deli is listed as open 24 hours.

How much does it cost at these cafes?

Google lists these price ranges per person: 787 Coffee $1–10; ARVACI Coffee East $1–10; Kips Bay Deli $10–20; Current Coffee $1–10; Lucid Cafe $1–10.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for 787 Coffee and ARVACI Coffee East.

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