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Caffè Reggio
A Greenwich Village café open since 1927 that claims to have introduced cappuccino to America, with an ornate 1902 espresso machine on display.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic Italian café
- Area
- Greenwich Village, New York, United States
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- caffereggio.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Pavement seating
- Historic interior
- Pastries
Why we recommend it
Caffè Reggio has been serving coffee on MacDougal Street since 1927, and its dim, art-filled interior has the patina of almost a century of Village life. The café says its original owner, Domenico Parisi, introduced cappuccino to the United States, and his espresso machine, built in 1902, still takes pride of place in the room.
Order a cappuccino with a cannoli or tiramisu and settle in; this is a place to linger rather than grab and go. The pavement tables are good for people-watching on a lively stretch near Washington Square Park and the jazz and comedy clubs of the West Village.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Caffè Reggio FAQs
How old is Caffè Reggio?
It has been operating on MacDougal Street since 1927.
What is the famous espresso machine?
An espresso machine built in 1902, which the café says was brought over by its original owner Domenico Parisi.