Espresso House.

Chrysler Building.

A new House in a building that needs no introduction.

WatchHouse Chrysler sits within the base of the Chrysler Building—an enduring symbol of New York’s skyline and one of the most celebrated examples of Art Deco architecture in the world.

Designed in 1930 by William Van Alen, the building is known for its bold geometry, stainless steel crown, and unwavering commitment to form and function. It’s a setting that demands clarity of vision—and rewards those who meet it.

Inside, the House reinterprets the Chrysler Building’s material palette with precision. Stainless steel, red travertine, warm timber and mirrored finishes come together in a space that feels both timeless and distinctly modern. Light is used architecturally, from the circular entrance panel to the soft uplighting that guides the room. Every line, surface, and finish has been considered.

Serving coffee roasted here in New York, alongside a menu of house-made food and WatchHouse hospitality, this is a space built with intention. Designed for the pace of the city, and to offer a moment of pause within it.

House details.

Directions.

405 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10174
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Hours.

Mon - Fri: 7am to 6pm
Sat - Sun: Closed.

Menu.

Espresso Houses offer fresh bakes and sandwiches.

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Notes.

Espresso bar

Frequently asked.

If you download the WatchHouse app and sign up, we offer one coffee on the House every six stamps.

We welcome guests on a walk-in basis, with tables available on a first come, first served basis.

All our United Kingdom Houses are dog friendly. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in Houses in the United States.

Yes, we serve skimmed milk, oat drink and soya milk as an alternative to whole milk.

Our meats are not Halal. We offer vegetarian, vegan and alcohol-free options; however, everything is prepared in the same environment and we cannot guarantee that any item will be free from cross-contamination.

In our Espresso Houses, we serve a counter menu, which can be enjoyed in House or take away.

Our Brunch Houses - Fitzrovia, Tower Bridge, Somerset House, Marylebone, Seven Dials, Spitalfields, Hampstead Heath, Belsize Park - serve a Brunch menu alongside the counter menu. 

Once you and your friend have both signed up and made a purchase with the WatchHouse app you will both receive a coffee on the House. Please contact us on email if you are experiencing any issues.

If you've misplaced an item during your visit, please email us at hello@watchhouse.mom with as much detail as possible, including the House you visited, the date and time of your visit, and a description of the item.

Our team will get in touch with the relevant House and do their best to help locate it.

Please note that our Houses do not have direct phone lines, so the quickest way to reach us regarding lost property is by email.

Our Houses.

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St John's Wood.

51A St John's Wood High St, London NW8 7NJ

Northcote Road.

28 Northcote Rd, London, SW11 1NZ

Millennium Bridge.

Unit 1B Peter's Hill, London EC4V 4AU

Battersea Power Station.

52 Electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ

Fitzrovia.

56 Wells Street, London, W1T 3PT

Marble Arch.

60 Seymour St, London W1H 7JN

Canary Wharf.

RS320 Cabot Place, London, E14 4QJ

Hampstead Heath.

65 South End Road, London NW3 2QB

Fenchurch Street.

10 Rood Ln, London, EC3M 1HS

Fenchurch Atrium.

Atrium Lobby, 30 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3AD

Belsize Park.

183 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QS

Bath.

8 Old Bond St, Bath, BA1 1BW

Marylebone.

32-34 New Cavendish St, London, W1G 8UE

Hanover.

2-3 Medici Courtyard, London, W1S 1BR

Covent Garden.

28-29 Southampton Street, London, WC2E 7JA

Bishopsgate.

100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 1GT

Seven Dials.

7 Upper St Martins Ln, London, WC2H 9DL

St. Mary Axe.

70 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8BE

Maltby Street.

36 Maltby St, London, SE1 3PA

Somerset House.

East Wing, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA

Spitalfields.

139 Commercial St, London, E1 6BJ

Fetter Lane.

92 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1EP

Tower Bridge.

37 Shad Thames, London, SE1 2NJ

Bermondsey.

199 Bermondsey St, London, SE1 3UW