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Second Draft
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West Village,
New York
A writers’ café in the West Village, quiet by house rule and open until 22:00 every night.
120
Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
Outlets
Plenty of outlets
Noise
Quiet
Laptops
All day
Price
Coffee from $4.50
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Second Draft was opened by two novelists who wanted a café where writing comes first. There is no music before noon, the tables are wide, and a sign asks you to take calls outside.
The Wi-Fi tested at 120 Mbps and most tables have an outlet. Open until 22:00 every day, a rare evening option in the Village. Aim for the back room, with its wall of used books.
Checked by Daniel Reyes
Editor, New York and Mexico City
Hours
Local time
Perks
Fast Wi-Fi
100 Mbps or more, tested at the table.
Plenty of outlets
Most seats can reach an outlet without a cable.
Quiet
Low voices and soft music, or none at all.
Open late
Open until 22:00 or later, at least three days a week.
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Location
57 Bedford Street
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West Village,
New York
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