New York City's MacDougal Street isn't a must visit - but if you're a history, music or movie buff - you may like it.

The Greenwich Village street has always had a cafe scene due to its university location and artsy and bohemian roots.

Four spots you can check out if you're there:

1. La Lanterna (129 MacDougal, a cafe and dining spot in a historic building)

2. Caffe Reggio (119 MacDougal, a pastry and coffee shop that's said to have served the first cappuccino in America

3. Cafe Wha? (115 MacDougal, a live performance space where Bob Dylan first played); and

4. Dante NYC (79-81 MacDougal, a 1915 cafe now transformed into a cocktail and light plates joint).

All are within a five minute walk of each other - so you can survey the scene and see if any are right for you.

If not, no worries. Regroup for a drink or a burger at Keith McNally's Minetta Tavern.

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Outside Cafe Wha?, 1966 - Cafe Wha? / Facebook