Caffè Lena
Interactive map of Caffè Lena | |
| Location | Saratoga Springs, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°04′50″N 73°47′00″W / 43.08049°N 73.78327°W |
| Type | Coffeehouse, non-profit |
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| Opened | 1960 |
| Website | |
| http://www.caffelena.org/ | |
Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, Caffè Lena is one of the oldest continually running coffee houses in the United States. Founded in 1960 by William and Lena Spencer (née Nargi), it claims to be the oldest folk-oriented coffee house, in the U.S., featuring acoustic concerts and cultural events showcasing folk music, traditional music, and singer-songwriters of a wide range, including artist Bob Dylan, who performed for two consecutive nights at the cafè in 1961, a year prior to the release of his debut album.