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What to order
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Coffee
Frequently praised as great, smooth, rich, and consistently good; many reviewers mentioned coming here specifically for coffee and returning for it.
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Pastries
Recommended repeatedly for being wide in selection, scratch-made or homemade, fresh, and delicious.
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Cocktails
Several reviews highlighted the cocktails as fantastic and delicious, with the spot also noted as a great place to transition from coffee to drinks.
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Mac N’ Cheese
Called one of the best dishes by a reviewer, with a strong recommendation to dine in because it is prepared differently than when ordered to go.
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Chocolate Burnt Cake
Specifically singled out as a 5/5 dessert, making it one of the most enthusiastically praised sweet items.
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Vanilla Iced Latte
Directly recommended by a reviewer as a standout drink.
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GF Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie
Specifically recommended as a favorite bakery item and highlighted alongside other standout pastries.
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Butter Croissant
Directly recommended as one of the notable baked goods worth ordering.
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House Made Chai Tea
Praised for being great hot or cold, with added cinnamon and vanilla giving it extra flavor depth.
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Pancake
Described as very good, light and fresh, especially with berries and crème.
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Soup And Grilled Cheese
Mentioned as a hit and positively received by the reviewer.
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Russian Tea Cookie
Recommended with tea and described as smooth, nutty, fresh, crisp, and not too sweet.
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Raspberry Corn Muffin
Called excellent when paired with cappuccino, and praised as part of the café’s strong pastry selection.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
About Lux Central
Rustic cafe & bakery serving an eclectic, ever-changing menu plus coffee, wine, beer & cocktails.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Lively
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is Lux Central known for?
Lux Central is best known for its espresso drinks, baked goods, and mac and cheese. Reviewers also call out the coffee, pastries, and cocktails, saying the place works well for going from breakfast coffee to an evening drink in the same visit.
What dishes are most recommended at Lux Central?
Reviewers most often recommend the mac and cheese, vanilla iced latte, butter croissant, chocolate burnt cake, raspberry corn muffin, and the GF peanut butter sandwich cookie. The pastry case gets especially strong praise, with multiple mentions of scratch-made baked goods and fresh, flavorful desserts.
What is the atmosphere like at Lux Central?
The vibe is described as casual, cozy, lively, and trendy, with a speakeasy-style feel in the back and an open-kitchen setup. It suits solo diners working on a laptop, small groups, and people meeting friends, though some reviewers note it can feel busy or hectic at peak times.
Is Lux Central good value, and what is the price range?
Lux Central is in the $10 to $20 range, and reviewers generally treat it as good value because the coffee, pastries, cocktails, and dinner items feel homemade and distinctive. People mention that you can get a coffee and snack, or stay for dinner and drinks, without it feeling like a high-end splurge.
What should I know before visiting Lux Central?
It is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night food, and reviewers say it can get packed but still feels relaxed. Several reviews mention that the baked goods are fun to watch being prepared, and one notes that the mac and cheese is better when ordered dine-in rather than to go.
Is parking available at Lux Central?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Lux Central have vegetarian options?
Yes, Lux Central offers vegan options.
Is Lux Central kid-friendly?
Yes, Lux Central is good for kids.
