A Chelsea beauty café that pairs espresso drinks with Russian manicures has crossed town, setting up shop at 223 East 80th Street in Yorkville. KRASIVO's new Upper East Side studio folds a full-service nail and lash salon into the same space as its coffee counter, giving neighbors a spot to grab a drink and get their nails done without leaving the building.
Two Studios, One Concept
The business describes itself as a Chelsea-born beauty café and salon that combines lattes and manicures, according to Upper East Site, which reported the UES debut. KRASIVO now operates two Manhattan studios in total — its original Chelsea location and the new outpost at 223 East 80th Street — per krasivonyc.com. The company offers Russian-inspired coffee and tea alongside its beauty menu, with the stated goal of giving neighbors a place to unwind and enjoy self-care, according to the original reporting.
On the beauty side, the salon advertises Russian manicures, lash extensions and brow services, and it promotes same-time appointments so customers can get their nails and lashes done in a single visit, per the salon's own site. A separate business listing from nybusinessdirectory.net echoes that same-time booking model, noting that customers can enjoy nails and lash extensions together rather than scheduling separate visits.
Hours and How to Get There
The café side of the Upper East Side location is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., according to the company's visitor page. The beauty operation inside the same space keeps a slightly different schedule, running 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays, per krasivonyc.com. The two schedules reflect the café and salon functioning as distinct operations sharing one address.
For subway riders, the company notes that the location sits one block east of the 6 train's 77 St station, making it an easy add-on stop for Upper East Side commuters. Inside, the café space also houses KRASIVO Nails & Lashes, offering Russian manicure, lash and brow services under the same roof as the coffee counter, according to the company's site.
What Sets the Salon Apart
KRASIVO says its staff are trained in the Russian e-file tradition, a nail technique that relies on an electric file rather than traditional hand tools, with ongoing education in newer lash and brow methods. The company also states that it uses hospital-grade sterilization and waterless techniques in its beauty services, a detail highlighted on its about page as part of its approach to hygiene standards.
Beyond the service details, the broader pitch from KRASIVO is about convenience and routine: a single stop where a manicure, lash appointment or brow visit can be paired with a coffee order. Whether that combination catches on with Yorkville regulars the way it has in Chelsea remains to be seen, but the new studio gives the concept its first real test outside its original neighborhood.
