"This place represents perfectly the Greek vibe from Greece. Is a very well made aesthetically place, coffee is good and you can enjoy your coffee inside or outside (outdoors is beautiful as well). 100% worthy for 100% Greek standards. It’s a place for coffee and beverages (it seems like has fresh and good matcha as well)."

"my favorite place ever✨ i’ve met amazing people here, who’s become my friends now🤍 i love everything about this place, people who create lyria, people who works here, coffee ☕️ mmmm🖤🖤🖤 this place for me sometimes just for me time, sometimes for work meetings, sometimes for hanging with friends… so just love being here"

"I first visited this spot two years ago, and since then, I’ve tried to come by on weekends whenever I was in the mood, but it was always too crowded to get a seat. This time, I finally got a chance to visit on a weekday morning. Even then, most of the tables were full, but I didn’t have to wait. I used to order an iced americano, but this time I went for the matcha instead. The service was just as friendly as ever, and I was once again impressed by the vintage and unique decor. The matcha (made with water) had a strong flavor and was really satisfying."

"Café Lyria is definitely a place you want to linger after you get your tea, coffee or croissant. The coffee ☕️ is magnificent especially the Freddo. No really its the best ever! For winter they just added a vestibule which really keeps the warmth inside. Thank you to the owner for getting that in place as it has really made a difference. There are always great gatherings of people here to meet and have conversions with and then too if you just want to chill and search the internet or work. This is indeed a hot spot for the locals and more! It has a very rustic yet modern contemporary feel and you'd never know it's really a lobby to an apartment. It has a very neighborhood/local feel. Seating is always in demand but hang a round folks are always coming and going and you'll definitely get one. It's worth the wait. The bathroom too is always clean and accessible. There are plenty of games and books as well a the local papers to read incase your phone cuts out. Indeed this is a sweet spot in the city! I even did an illustration of their centerpiece which is always showcasing an array of foliage."

"Their signature beverage “Lyria”, tasted like straight milk. Also, what’s with the tiny cups? The music felt out of place for a cafe, and the whole place was clogged with people lingering after they’d finished, leaving nowhere to sit or move. Overall, it’s fine, but there is no real reason to buy into the hype. It’s NYC , you can find better."