First Cup Cafe & Smoothies

Name: First Cup Cafe & Smoothies
Address: 561 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10016, US
Telephone: +12125555555
Price range: $$

Coffee/TeaJuices/Smoothies$$Kips Bay

$$ · Moderate
Reservations not listed
561 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10016
+12125555555

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About

Coffee/Tea restaurant in Kips Bay.

First Cup Cafe & Smoothies is at 561 2nd Ave, New York. Listed with Eat Around Town, Rakuten Dining as of 2026-10-11.

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Hours

Monday	6 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday	5 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday	6 AM – 8 PM
Thursday	6 AM – 8 PM
Friday	6 AM – 8 PM
Saturday	6 AM – 8 PM
Sunday	6 AM – 8 PM

Location

561 2nd Ave · Kips Bay, New York

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Details

Good for

Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch

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Kips Bay Deli

Yori and Sool

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

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Banc Cafe

Nonna Dora's - 2nd Avenue