5 Underrated Cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five places in Murray Hill for coffee, breakfast or a relaxed meal that rate highly on Google but have fewer than 400 reviews. It is for residents, office workers and visitors who want somewhere reliable that is not yet crowded with attention. Only businesses rated 4.4 or higher were considered, and they were ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry covers hours, services and the drinks and dishes reviewers mention.
#1
The Consulate - Murray Hill
★ 4.9 (344 Google reviews)French restaurant
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The Consulate is a French restaurant at 160 E 38th St, entered from E 37th St, with an outdoor terrace and rooftop seating. Reviewers mention escargot, steak frites, salmon eggs Benedict and toffee cake, along with warm, attentive staff, though one found it overpriced and service slow. It opens at 11 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends for brunch, closing at 10 pm, and serves cocktails.
Best for: French brunch on a terrace
- Address
- 160 E 38th St, E 37th St Entrance, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES
★ 4.9 (205 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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First Cup Cafe and Smoothies at 561 2nd Ave opens daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention well-made coffee, lattes, spritzers and matcha, waffles topped with fresh fruit, desserts and hot chocolate, along with fast, friendly service and a clean interior. Google lists Wi-Fi, table service, catering, delivery and a family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly setting, with card and mobile payments accepted.
Best for: Waffles and coffee early morning
- Address
- 561 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–8 pm
#3
The Station Café
★ 4.8 (200 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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The Station Café is a coffee shop at 623 2nd Ave, open daily from 6 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention cappuccino, fresh buttery croissants and quick breakfasts, and describe a cozy, relaxing room with warm, helpful service that makes people stay rather than take their order to go. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Croissant and cappuccino stop
- Address
- 623 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–9 pm
#4
Cotti Coffee
★ 4.8 (146 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Cotti Coffee is a coffee shop at 482 3rd Ave, open 7 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 7 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention a wide drinks menu for coffee and non-coffee drinkers, including mango coconut and chocolate frappes, mango pandan, jasmine milk tea and seasonal specials. They also point to fast service, a clean store and ordering through the app.
Best for: Flavored iced drinks on hot days
- Address
- 482 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#5
Murray Cafe
★ 4.8 (111 Google reviews)Filipino restaurant
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Murray Cafe is a Filipino restaurant at 165 Lexington Ave. Reviewers mention ube coconut latte, crispy turon, corned beef over garlic fried rice for breakfast and shrimp Alfredo, with friendly, informative service and prompt food. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends, staying open until midnight Thursday to Saturday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet and parking.
Best for: Filipino breakfast and ube lattes
- Address
- 165 Lexington Ave CU2, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–12 am; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 7 am–12 am; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- The Consulate - Murray Hill 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?
The Consulate - Murray Hill ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 344 reviews. FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES is second at 4.9 from 205 reviews.
Which cafes in Murray Hill, New York NY are open late?
Murray Cafe stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: FIRST CUP CAFE & SMOOTHIES $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Consulate - Murray Hill.
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