Welcome to Cafe Luka
Cafe Luka, located in New York, offers a cozy atmosphere and excellent service. Known for their delicious breakfast options like Lox, eggs, and onions, the menu also includes unique dishes like Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs. Customers rave about the attentive staff and the welcoming owners, creating a true sense of hospitality. With generous portions and flavorful dishes like the Fried Chicken Basket and Chocolate Chip Cake, Cafe Luka stands out for its attention to detail and customer satisfaction. A hidden gem worth discovering for a memorable dining experience.
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1317 1st Ave New York, NY 10021 Hotline: (212) 585-2205
Welcome to Cafe Luka, a charming diner located at 1317 1st Ave in New York City. This café offers a cozy atmosphere with a touch of elegance, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast before work or a leisurely brunch on the weekend, Cafe Luka has got you covered.
One of the highlights of Cafe Luka is their diverse menu, which includes a variety of options for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. From classic American breakfast staples like eggs any style and omelettes to hearty sandwiches and flavorful salads, there is something for everyone here.
Customers rave about the quality of the food at Cafe Luka, with dishes like the Nova Scotia Lox and Onion Omelette, the brisket sandwich, and the French toast receiving high praise. The attentive staff and friendly owners add to the overall dining experience, making you feel right at home.
Whether you're in the mood for a steaming cup of coffee, a refreshing juice, or a decadent milkshake, Cafe Luka has a beverage for every taste. And don't forget to save room for dessert - their chocolate chip cake is a must-try.
So if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a delicious meal in a welcoming setting, be sure to stop by Cafe Luka. You won't be disappointed!
I walked into Cafe Luka at 7:30am yesterday after a 3 hr drive from Massachusetts for an appointment at HSS (a block away). Not crowded but a friendly owner waved me in--asking if I needed a menu. I replied "do you have Lox, eggs and onions?" (A NYC staple I miss in Mass.) He replied "of course--omelette or scrambled? How do you like it? It was excellent, the bagel on the side fresh & so was the OJ. Only thing better was the conversation--first with owner, and then with his brother (and co-owner). Not inexpensive but absolutely a fair value given the neighborhood & the quality of food. Convenient to all the medical buildings in the area. Also decorated nicely--a couple notches above "standard nyc diner". A pleasant spot to relax between appointments. My only regret is that HSS appointment was quick and it was too early to return for lunch.....
This isn't our usual neighborhood but we were looking for a place to eat after visiting the hospital. It was the perfect choice. We were warmly greeted at the door. The server was attentive and the food was excellent. The brisket sandwich was just the way we like it-- tender and thinly sliced with a tasty gravy. The BLT was loaded with crispy bacon, rhetorical lettuce was very green and tender, even the tomatoes (it's only April) were red and juicy. A real step up from so many other "diners."
Quality and quick breakfast before our flight back to Florida. The hashbrowns have their own spice kick to them which I loved. Luka is a fantastic owner and is the epitome of New York hospitality! He went out of his way to check on us and had a great conversation with him. The staff was excellent as well.
Found this place online and decided to stop in for brunch. While nicely decorated, it is a bit small and does get crowded. Lucky for me, my sister and I were seated right away. I think it was the last empty table at the time we went, which was around 1pm. The servers were really nice and the food was really good. I got pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage. I also ordered a mimosa, which came in a bigger glass than I was expecting, they definitely don't skimp on them. Glad I stopped in and I would love to go back and try some other things!
Had an enjoyable breakfast here at Cafe Luka, my eggs were pretty good standard diner style and the French toast was quite tasty. The service was excellent and the staff was quite friendly! Will definitely be back if I'm in the area and want to grab a quick breakfast
The owners are kind, friendly, and genuinely good people working hard to keep this establishment competitive compared to the other diners in the surrounding area. Many folks eat here from the neighborhood as a consistent "go to" spot, given the quality of their food and prompt service. Most diners offer the same kinds of dishes, but this one stands out for its attention to detail and customer service. As an example, my family ate at this diner on a busy weekend day (with a stroller) yet were given a quiet section of the restaurant on purpose, since the management understood the stress associated with eating out with little kids. The menu could use more food options but you'll still easily find what you want.
Wonderful hidden gem!! Everything is AMAZING! atmosphere, service, FOOD. They were super accommodating with our stroller and gave us a really cozy table (we were seated next to the entrance and asked to move in since it was chilly and there was no problem at all) We had onion soup, fried chicken basket, eggs with hashbrown, sausage and bacon and extra side of bacon. Portions huge Onion soup was huge with plenty of yummy cheese. It was cooked to perfection since most of the times it could go on the salty side but his one was perfect!! The fried chilen came with a bowl of salad or soup and side of fries. oMG such crunch chicken!!! The batter was perfect and perfectly seasoned The cherry on top was the chocolate chip cake. Service was suuper friendly and really nice Will surely come back and try more dishes since everything on other tables looked yummy
