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  • Can someone please tell me why I had this place bookmarked? I have no idea why. But it happened to be two blocks away when I was waiting to meet with some friends so I decided to stop by in desperate need of caffeine. I walked in and the place was empty. It was around 3pm on a Saturday afternoon, though, so I wasn't surprised. The interior is made to look like a sidewalk cafe you might find in Paris - at least I think that's what they're going for here. I perused the menu board as the owner appeared from the kitchen, explaining that he was cutting potatoes for the day. I wasn't really hungry but wanted a good cup of coffee. I decided on the Mexican Mocha. I thought about getting it to go but before I could say anything the owner told me to have a seat and he would bring it over to me. Sure, why not? I had the time. And the next day after reading some of the other reviews, I was glad I hadn't asked for mine to go. It would likely have changed my whole experience. My Mexican Mocha was served in a huge cup piping hot. While it cooled I caught up on emails and current events via my phone. The owner was the only other one there and checked on me several times. Once he told me he never got into the smartphone craze, perhaps trying to engage me in conversation. Once he came out to discuss how he's usually busy in the mornings but never in the afternoons and he's not sure how to change that. Another time he came out and told me that I was listening to opera as it was being performed at the MET. He asked me if I liked opera and I replied that I didn't mind it and it suited the atmosphere. He didn't seem to think I was enjoying the music, maybe because I was on my phone or maybe because I was wearing my awesome "Dog Drunkard" tee (https://www.threadless.com/product/4800/). I felt a little judged. But the Mexican Mocha was one of the best beverages I've ever tasted and I happily told him so. And then he sat down after he finished cutting his potatoes to read his newspaper. While my interactions with the owner may have been a tad awkward at times, I never thought the service was poor or slow. I think he wants City Cafe to be a place where people come in from the noisy streets and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and stimulating conversation. Maybe he feels misunderstood when someone simply orders a coffee to go. I get that. And I think next time I'll get those huevos rancheros.
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