Espresso, Paperbacks & Matinees: A Greenwich Village Day

Hours and openings change often — double-check each spot is still open before you head out.

The day, stop by stop

1. 1
   9:30 AM 60 min

   Washington Square Park

   Watch the Village wake up beneath the marble arch, with dog walkers, chess players and the occasional musician setting the tempo. Take a bench instead of treating the square as a photo stop.

   Washington Square, New York, NY 10012, United States

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2. 2
   10:45 AM 60 min

   Caffe Reggio

   Dark wood, closely packed tables and paintings make this historic café feel pleasantly outside the city’s current decade. Settle in with a cappuccino and something sweet.

   119 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012, United States

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3. 3
   12:00 PM 45 min

   Three Lives & Company

   A small corner bookshop with warm shelves and a beautifully considered selection. Ask for a recommendation, then browse without trying to turn the visit into a shopping checklist.

   154 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10014, United States

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4. 4
   2:00 PM 120 min

   IFC Center

   Let a documentary, revival or independent feature carry you out of the afternoon bustle. The listed time is a planning placeholder: book an actual screening and leave the preceding gap for lunch.

   323 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10014, United States

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