b BLU Café est. Riverside Blvd Order Ahead
01 A neighborhood cafe

The corner of 66th & Riverside.

Espresso pulled slow. Pastries from The BGB down the block. Cold-pressed juice, cold brew, and a river view most of the city walks past. Open seven days.

Hours
7am — 6pm · Daily
Address
120 Riverside Blvd
Nearest
1 Train · 66th St
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The Ritual

Espresso, cold brew, cold-pressed juice — pulled and poured the slow way.

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The Menu

Everything the pastry case, the coffee bar, and the kitchen are running today. Order ahead in 3 taps.

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The Room

Tall windows on the Hudson. Eight two-tops. Sidewalk seating when the weather cooperates.

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120 Riverside Blvd — the blue awning across from Riverside Park. Open 7 days.

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Events & Private Bookings

Live music the first Friday of every month. Private mornings for up to 20 — coffee, pastries, and the view included.

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Programming · Community · Live Music

More than a coffee shop.

Live acoustic sets, first-Friday-ish socials, coffee cuppings, and community gatherings — the kind of programming that makes a corner café a corner of the neighborhood. Follow @120blucafe for the next date.

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Frequently Asked
Does BLU Café host live music?

Yes — live acoustic sets and community events happen on select evenings. Follow @120blucafe for the next scheduled show.

Can I book the space for a private event?

Yes. Private mornings for groups up to 20 — coffee, pastries, and the Riverside view included. See our Events page.

Do you take reservations?

Not for regular seating — we're a walk-in café. For private events or larger groups, contact us directly at hello@blucafenyc.com.

Can I order ahead for pickup?

Yes — order ahead here. Coffee is ready in 8-15 minutes, food in 15-25.

Where exactly are you?

120 Riverside Blvd on the Upper West Side of Manhattan — corner of West 66th and Riverside Boulevard. Three-minute walk from the 1 train at 66th Street/Lincoln Center.

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