NYC Coffee | Caffe Reggio | Home of America’s First Cappuccino ☕️✨

What is a cappuccino, really? Everyone has their own take: Some say it’s life—a little bolder than a latte, with that extra edge of bitterness. Others argue it’s about simplicity—no fussy latte art, just a smooth, rounded sip of pure coffee essence. And of course, there are those who insist: No foam art? No joy. 🎨 But here’s the truth: There’s no wrong answer—as long as you love it! ❤️ 🏛 The Legend: We visited Caffe Reggio, the Greenwich Village icon that’s been slinging coffee since 1927 (yes, it’s almost 100!). This isn’t just a café—it’s a time capsule. The decor? Let’s just say it’s not “retro”… because it’s original. Every creaky chair and cracked fresco whispers history. Add a soundtrack of classical music, and you’ve got peak ambiance. �🎻 ☕ The Drinks: Cappuccino ⭐️(⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for nostalgia) Let’s be real: This isn’t about flavor. The espresso? Stellar. The milk? Mysteriously MIA—thin, barely-there foam, zero art (not even a sad attempt). But sipping here is like drinking from a museum exhibit, and that earns full marks. 🏛✨ Espresso ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This. This is why you come. Unlike any espresso I’ve had—bright, luminous acidity that hits like a lightbulb in the fog 💡🌫️. The bitterness? Gone. It’s almost… effortless, sliding off your tongue like a concentrated pour-over. Single-origin magic? Secret extraction? We may never know. Verdict: Come for the history, stay for the espresso revelation. Skip the cappuccino unless you’re really here for the vibes. 📍 Caffe Reggio 119 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012 #NYCCoffeeHistory #CaffeReggio #EspressoMagic #CappuccinoDebates #TimeTravelCafé #GreenwichVillageIcon #CoffeeVsNostalgia