Café Maud is bringing its East Village charm uptown with a two-tiered café and secret speakeasy opening this week on the Upper East Side.
Why It Matters: The Upper East Side gains a new late-night destination with extended hours until 2 a.m. on weeknights and 4 a.m. on weekends, filling the void left by Five Mile Stone’s mid-January closure in the same duplex space at at 1640 Second Ave. on the corner East 85th, Patch reports.
What’s New: The ground floor café will serve coffee house drinks alongside an all-day menu featuring pastries, breakfast burritos, and crispy tuna rice. A cheery coffee window will handle on-the-go orders for busy Upper East Siders.
Zoom In: The second floor debuts The Domino Room, a restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace and wraparound balcony. The space draws inspiration from the historic private room in London’s Café Royal Hotel, where Oscar Wilde and other literati once gathered, as reported by Patch.
The Big Picture: Custom millwork and handcrafted stone furnishings by Ardor create a light, airy interior throughout the space. The design company previously crafted The Malin’s luxury coworking spaces downtown, Patch notes.
What’s Next: The café opens on Friday, bringing a blend of daytime café culture and nighttime sophistication to Second Avenue’s dining scene.
