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Best Coffeehouse

Throw a rock in almost any neighborhood these days, and you're likely to hit a café with exceptionally skilled baristas serving locally roasted coffee sourced from conscientious farmers in some tropical part of Central America. (Then you'll be arrested for rock-throwing. What's wrong with you?) Most serve up fantastic coffee but rarely with the ...

Every time Cherry Street opens a new location (like its new joint on 12th, across from Seattle U.), the Ghambari family proves they've got the formula down to a science: a comfortable space, tasty snacks, snark-free service, and coffee made right. It sounds simple, but wow, can it be screwed up in the wrong hands. CHRIS KORNELIS 1223 E. Cherry S...

Coffee snobs looking for an artsy hang and Intelligentsia-brand beans, this is your spot. This eclectic coffeehouse plays the perfect host for painting exhibits and photographer meetups, and it's great for just hanging out. It's also on top of the latest coffee trends. Special-order a siphon brew for a miniperformance that results in a beautiful...

Great moments in coffee history:1669: Louis XIV sends a single coffee seedling to Martinique, which begins the spread of the beverage through Central and South America.1670: Dutch introduce coffee to America. 1688: First coffeehouse opened in London by Edward Lloyd, who would later build the insurance giant Lloyd's of London.1878: Sanborn & Chas...

Fighting with NYU students for a table at Think will do if you're desperate for a caffeine fix, but it's refreshing to enjoy a cup of something out of the ordinary in an unexpected place. Yes, you're going to have a bit of a trek to try our pick for best coffeehouse, but its rustic charm and the aficionados behind the bar are worth it. Husband-a...

Owner and coffee roaster Max Gonzales has made sure that Catalina stays at the top of its game by keeping its baristas well-trained, its coffee selection well-curated and its cortados well-made, every single time. There is no such thing as a bad cup of coffee here, whether it's a flat white or an espresso, and the pastries in the small case from...

Blacksmith is the above-ground version of Greenway Coffee & Tea, with a few notable differences: A pleasant patio that overlooks Lower Westheimer and a small but potent food menu developed by chef Erin Smith, which features everything from Vietnamese steak and eggs or buttermilk biscuits with homemade marmalade for breakfast to Cuban sandwiches ...

Sean Marshall is yet another coffee shop owner who also roasts his own beans, and has done so since 2007 as the owner of Fusion Beans along with wife Michelle. His coffee shop, Southside Espresso, was as hotly anticipated as Blacksmith -- the second coffee shop from fellow roaster David Buehrer. Southside is tiny, square footage-wise, but packs ...

Even back in 2009, Robb Walsh recognized the raw talent in David Buehrer, his partner Ecky Prabanto and their little coffee shop in a nondescript Greenway Plaza office building. Buehrer and his two shops are known as beacons for all that's right and progressive when it comes to coffee in Houston. Known for collaborating with area restaurants, ba...

Owner Matt Toomey roasts his own beans at Boomtown Coffee -- so if you don't like the roast, you can take it up with the man who served it to you. You'll most likely enjoy your coffee though, which is why Toomey also sells his beans to take home at this little Heights coffee shop, along with breakfast pastries, quiches, cupcakes and more from lo...

The new Eatsie Boys Cafe is meant to be the sort of place where you can enjoy a casual meal as much as a casual cup of coffee and a pastry. It succeeds on both fronts, thanks in large part to a beautiful patio (which shares space with the ivy-covered Black Lab Pub), a counter ordering system that keeps costs down and a coffee program set up by D...

Sump Coffee isn't a coffeehouse so much as a sanctuary. No venti bone-dry cappuccinos or pumpkin-spice lattes here. Instead, owner and head barista (and impressive beard-wearer and motorcycle enthusiast) Scott Carey presents coffee as a beverage of great beauty and complexity. It isn't simply that he makes each drink (coffee, espresso, latte or ...

This coffeehouse's diminutive size belies the ample amount of seating inside, as well as its large patio space. The Koffee Klatch is tucked away in a nondescript spot on Pacific Coast Highway, just a few blocks past Laguna's downtown; its somewhat-bohemian atmosphere and jazz backdrop make it a relaxing space for studying on your own or socializ...

All the major players from latte to mocha to au lait appear in the lineup at Bridgeport Coffee Company’s café, offering caffeine fiends the opportunity to enjoy the roaster’s pride and joy in various forms, or just go straight for the coffee of the day – guaranteed to open the eyes of even the sleepiest of customers. The coffeehouse also offers ...

A great coffee house needs three things: great coffee, a great atmosphere, and great merchandise. Quay Coffee has it all. Exposed brick, warm woods, and big windows set the tone for their straightforward menu of espresso, lattes, cappuccino, mocha, and a nice selection of really cool branded tees and coffee mugs.

Grindcore House is the first and only all-vegan coffee shop in Philadelphia (but meat eaters and vegetarians are always welcome). It's also the only coffee shop in the city where you're likely to hear bands like Minor Threat, Earth Crisis and Pig Destroyer on the house speakers. They offer a rotating selection of organic coffees and premium teas...

Their motto is “no corporate coffee, no matching silverware.” This ain’t no chain coffeehouse. Tryst is a comfy place to sip a Chaipuccino (chai with espresso) and people-watch during the day. On several nights a week, you’ll also be able to listen to live classic jazz. Try the Santa Cruz bagel. It’s delish.

The elements of a superlative coffee house are as follows: quality java, a comfortable space, an appealing menu, and Wi-Fi. Pavement has all four and then some—the independently owned chain slings Counter Culture beans, has cozy tables aplenty, and lip-smacking bagel sandwiches galore. The pour-overs, cold-brewed coffee, and artisanal lattes kee...

We roast over 30 different single origin coffees fresh to order. We brew every cup with French Press, Pourover, Vacuum Syphon (Vac Pot), Iced Pourover, or Cold Brewed. Have your next business meeting or study session at Chazzano Coffee and ask for a single origin espresso- we have over 20 single origin and blends for espresso. Good Coffee Makes ...

San Marcos oldest coffeehouse now serves smoothies, fresh juice, wraps salads, soup, and chill as well as featuring a full line of gourmet coffee and twenty different leas. With free wireless internet access, plenty of indoor and outdoor labels, comfortable sofas and chairs. Old California Coffee House & Juice Bar is a wonderful place to meet fr...

Given the chance of patronizing a café helmed by skinny jeans-strutting baristas or those with coffee berries in their blood, we’ll take the latter. That’s why Rose Waruinge’s Café Kili gets the honors here. The daughter of a Kenyan coffee farmer, Waruinge opened her African-themed Temple Terrace coffeehouse in 2006, offering roasted on-site sma...

If you want a good cup of coffee or a gluten-free cupcake after last call on the weekends, look no further. Bohemian Coffee House has emerged as the go-to spot for late-night java drinkers, but it’s really ideal at any hour. Great coffee, electrical outlets in every booth, free Wi-Fi, and a menu that caters to even the most stringent of dietary ...

It’s been called the dark horse in Portland’s coffee scene, a relatively tiny cafe in a relatively less trafficked area roasting some of the best beans in this caffeine capital (sorry, Seattle). The people working here are passionate about what they do, making Red E’s morning latte or pour-over coffee something more special than your typical Stu...

Come visit Caffé Santoro, where you'll experience coffee with personality, served with a dose of laughter and authentic hospitality. We offer free text ordering when you set up a Big S Coffee Card. Featuring THE CURE, our signature blended drink, sure to "cure" you of the blended drink blues.

There are plenty of place to score a place of java, but how many of them can also can offer you a full music store too? Stocked with the latest and most vintage-y vinyls as well as the newest releases, The Loop is the perfect place to kill a morning or afternoon. Did we mention there's a full wall of art from local artists? And a delicious batch...

OK, so maybe we have a hard time pronouncng the whole name of Sambalatte Torrefazione, but that doesn't stop us from slipping in now and again for a prefectly prepared, creamy-topped espresso. And with magical baked goods and frequent live music, we have more than the caffeine to keep us going.

A good coffeehouse should have a nice atmosphere – cozy is the word that often comes to mind – and serve up hot, fresh caffeine. Pacha does both with its signature lattes and laid-back neighborhood-hang atmosphere. Pacha also has excellent breakfast food with a South American flair.

The cornerstone of the Bongo Java's local-coffee empire, this former pet store slings expertly roasted beans and some of the finest locavore cuisine in town. Fido is the best place to taste Tennessee's agricultural bounty and cop a buzz.

We have long been fans of Peace Coffee, our ubiquitous local roaster, not only for its coffee products but for its involvement in the community and its work with fair trade and sustainability around the world. So when Peace opened its own coffee shop two years ago, nestled near the convergence of the Longfellow and Seward neighborhoods, we were ...