5 Affordable Cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide rounds up five affordable cafes in Murray Hill, Manhattan, for anyone after a reliable coffee, a pastry or a quick breakfast near home or work. Eleven businesses with a low Google price range qualified, and they are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. Each entry lists the address and hours along with the drinks, food and seating details reviewers mention most, so you can match a cafe to a quick stop, a laptop session or a sit-down meal.
#1
ARVACI Coffee East
★ 4.8 (447 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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ARVACI Coffee East at 152 E 33rd St is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention strong lattes, freshly baked pastries, cookies, quiches and mini-pies, and a savory Spanish and feta option. The space is described as cozy, relaxed and quiet, with a few seats inside and out, and prices are called reasonable. Wi-Fi, a bar on site and fast service are listed.
Best for: Coffee and fresh pastries
- Address
- 152 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#2
Tartinery
★ 4.7 (3,011 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Tartinery at 90 Park Ave serves from 7 am on weekdays, with shorter weekend hours. Reviewers mention smashed avocado toast with a boiled egg, salmon tartines, a club sandwich, a tuna sandwich and a spicy Bloody Mary. One visitor noted staff stored their suitcases during breakfast, while another reported slow table service. Cocktails, happy-hour drinks, outdoor seating and delivery are listed.
Best for: Tartines and a sit-down brunch
- Address
- 90 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#3
FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES
★ 4.9 (205 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES at 561 2nd Ave keeps long hours, open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention well-made coffee, lattes, spritzers, matcha and hot chocolate, plus a fresh waffle topped with fruit. They describe a clean, relaxing room and fast, friendly service. Table service, Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets and catering are listed, and it is marked LGBTQ+ friendly.
Best for: Early coffee and waffles
- Address
- 561 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–8 pm
#4
Mori Coffee
★ 4.7 (179 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Mori Coffee at 529 2nd Ave is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention Stumptown coffee, adjustable yuzu matcha, a dalgona latte and solid drip coffee, served quickly. The back patio works like a greenhouse with covered and open areas, and there are small tables with outlets. It can get busy on weekends, and it is listed as good for laptop work.
Best for: Matcha and laptop time
- Address
- 529 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 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 opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing mid-afternoon. Reviewers mention cappuccino with house-made almond milk, iced lattes, an avocado sandwich with scrambled eggs and a homemade honey lemon ginger tea. The room is described as cozy and quiet but small, with limited seating. Vegan, vegetarian and organic options are listed.
Best for: Quiet coffee and avocado toast
- 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 Murray Hill, 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.
Tips before you go
- Tartinery takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
ARVACI Coffee East ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 447 reviews. Tartinery is second at 4.7 from 3,011 reviews.
Which cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Tartinery, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: ARVACI Coffee East $1–10; Tartinery $20–30; FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES $1–10; Mori Coffee $1–10; Lucid Cafe $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for ARVACI Coffee East.
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