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The Coppola Cafe

Opening Hours
Today: 7:15am–6:30pm
Sat:
7:15am–7pm
Sun:
7:30am–7pm
Mon:
7:15am–6:30pm
Tues:
7:15am–6:30pm
Wed:
7:15am–6:30pm
Thurs:
7:15am–6:30pm
Location
171 West 4th Street
Neighborhoods
The Coppola Cafe 0802 Coffee Shops West Village

The Coppola Cafe took over a space previously run by Juice Generation back in 2019. When we popped by on a weekday lunchtime the light, bright store was busy serving sandwiches and coffee.

We spoke to Rezi, the coffee shop manager, who told us that Coppola was named after the Italian word for a "cloth cap" as a nod to its Italian heritage (there were a few examples on display near the window).

Though the pandemic was tough, Rezi says the cafe survived and business is thriving once again. She notes that The Coppola Cafe is particularly known for the "best espresso in New York City." When asked where in Italy the espresso beans were from, she responded proudly that "it's from Sicily."

For an authentic taste of Italy in the West Village, The Coppola Cafe is a cozy community staple.

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The Coppola Cafe interior Coffee Shops West Village
The Coppola Cafe 0802 Coffee Shops West Village

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