After a pretty dull morning, my trip to 4A Coffee brightened my day. I first tried a cafe au lait. The first sip made my eyes widen. The drink was suave and tasty and made me want more. Next I tried a latte, which had a strong, but sweet espresso taste and was perfectly balanced…
Month: May 2015
Bourbon Coffee- Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Bourbon Coffee, connected to Lesley University in Cambridge, has the feel of a Starbucks with slightly better coffee. The drinks are nothing special, but if you are in the area and need caffeine it’ll do the trick. This coffee shop seemed to be mostly college students or older people reading or studying. The espresso was…
Area Four-Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Area Four is definitely the trendiest brunch location in Kendall Square. This popular spot near MIT, is part-cafe, part-restaurant, part-bar. This place is great whether you want a quick cup of coffee or to sit and chat with friends. The latte was pretty good, but not one of the best I’ve had. The espresso was…
1369 Coffee House- Central Square, Cambridge, MA
Right as I walked into 1369 Coffee House, I fell in love with this quaint shop. The Central Square location had indoor and outdoor seating. The decorations in the shop were eclectic; from clocks to pictures of lattes to mini table lamps. In the morning, this location was calm and relaxing. I felt as if…
Voltage- Kendall Square, Cambridge,
This corner coffee shop is a fun place to sip coffee and read or do work. Located near MIT and in a hub of biotechnology, the customer base is mostly college students or business people. Not only does this shop have impressive art displays, but it also has a huge shelf filled with books for…
Karma Coffee Roasters- Sudbury, MA
This hole in the wall is primarily a roasting location for Karma Coffee, but also has an espresso bar. Although there is some seating, this location is very dark and not conducive to any reading. This place is more of a shop to take your coffee to go. The espresso has a surprisingly strong chocolatey…
Quebrada- Arlington, MA
This small spot in East Arlington has arguably one of the best iced coffees in the Greater Boston area. The iced coffee lacks the acidic aftertaste many other iced coffees have and has a pleasantly smooth and balanced taste. Although the espresso drinks are mediocre, the brewed coffee is delicious. The favorites are the Dancing…
Oren’s Daily Roast- Upper West Side, New York City, NY
Committed to roasting and brewing delicious coffee, this location is great for good quality grab-and-go coffee and baked goods. This location consists of nothing but a bar with coffee brewing equipment and baristas behind it. The walls are covered in other coffee-related tools for sale. Although it is not quite the place to sit and…
Edgehill Cafe- Nashville, TN
Right on the corner of Edgehill Village, Edgehill Cafe is the perfect place to chill. Most people there are studying or meeting up with friends. Only a few roads down from Music Row, many aspiring musicians grab a cup of coffee at this popular spot. This shop has a rustic feel, but is still quite…
Darwin’s- Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Both locations, hidden just outside the center of Harvard Square, are known for their coffee and sandwiches. Despite the fact that there is a considerable amount of seating, the constant flow of customers causes difficulty in finding a spot to sit. The coffee and espresso is very strong and bold. For those who need an extra…
Barismo- Arlington, MA
Many people who think they know a lot about coffee stand corrected once they come to Barismo. This tiny shop is also a roasting location for Barismo Coffee, which sells their products to other coffee shops in Massachusetts. There is very little seating and the wait for coffee can be long, but it is worth…
Sip Cafe- Financial District Boston, MA
Sip Cafe is a tiny spot located in Post Office Square in Downtown Boston. At first I was taken aback by the small location, but it made the shop cozier, juxtaposing the large financial buildings nearby. In the summer Sip Cafe has great outdoor seating, but there is also the park with beautiful flowers and…
The Coffee Code 