I was cold and hungry on a Sunday AM, shooting some stock photos and exploring the Village. When I passed Doma, I decided to give it a try. I didn't know the rules so I fumbled a bit. As Yogi once... More

I was cold and hungry on a Sunday AM, shooting some stock photos and exploring the Village. When I passed Doma, I decided to give it a try. I didn't know the rules so I fumbled a bit. As Yogi once said, you can observe a lot, just by watching. After a few minutes I discovered that you go to the back, place your order and wait until they bring you your food. After I did that, I sat and did a little people watching until my eggs arrived. Everyone seemed to be writing in a journal or tapping on a laptop. If only my life was that important.A couple of people were doing the Times crossword but they were in the minority. Early morning Village people are an unusual lot - like were they just getting home or are they so alone that Saturday ended sadly or at least too early? Maybe I should try and sneak a peek in their journals? Anyway, the art on the walls is odd. The layout a little odd and the style of placing your food order was slightly off-putting but I will go back because the food was well prepared. A good cup of coffee. An egg cooked nearly to perfection on good bread and some interesting people watching. All for about $10. Yes, I'll go back but I'll do better because I know the ground rules.
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Doma, which means home in Czech, is a small, neighborhood coffee shop offering hipsters, locals and writers a place to have a great cup of coffee. The menu at Doma also features breakfast items and... More

Doma, which means home in Czech, is a small, neighborhood coffee shop offering hipsters, locals and writers a place to have a great cup of coffee. The menu at Doma also features breakfast items and lunch/dinner choices. Go there early and secure a spot or have a drink on the bench outside. Sitting inside, the huge glass windows offer a glimpse of the passerby and 7th avenue traffic. Doma is a great place to meet someone for a cup of coffee, meet a blind date, or have friends meet up before you head out. It's casual, friendly and inexpensive.
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