Cafe Mocha is an East Village find that has a little something for everyone. The cafe which also serves as a coffee house and wine bar has a comfortable relaxed atmosphere that invites you to hang out and enjoy your food and drinks without ever feeling rushed. You can dine al fresco and people watch out along their sidewalk cafe or chill inside the cute bistro style dining room that also has a bar along one wall. The extensive New American menu offers everything from tapas to salads, pastas and sandwiches with a section devoted to crepes which you customize any way you want. We really enjoyed our food which was tasty and flavorful. The portions were generous enough that we couldn't even finish our entrees. That did leave a little room for a dessert of yummy crepes which I'd recommend if you ever visit. We got ours with banana, nutella and whipped cream. I found the service to be both pleasant and knowledgeable and the entire staff was actually very friendly. If you want to catch up on sports, they have 3 tvs at the bar and there's free wi-fi if you need to check your email. They're also known for their exceptional specialty coffees which I didn't try on my visit cause it was past the hours I could have caffeine. This is an ideal spot for meeting up with friends any time of the day.
I wish there was a place like this in my neighborhood.
