Matto Espresso

Coffee shops anchor the rhythm of the Upper East Side. Matto Espresso sits at 696 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10022, a block where the morning crowd spills onto the sidewalk. They serve breakfast, quick bites, and table service—no need to rush; the menu stretches from first light to dessert. Call (347) 882-8000 if you want to confirm they’re open before you walk over.

Solo diners and pairs settle in for drip coffee or a pastry; takeout cups line the counter by mid-morning. The space handles both eat-in and grab-and-go traffic, so the line moves quickly even when the stools are full. A map will show you it’s equidistant from the 59th Street subway and the Met, making it a natural pit stop between errands or museum visits.

Directions are here. Keep the number handy—Lexington Avenue doesn’t always have room to linger, and a quick phone check saves you a second trip.