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…
Author: Gabriela Newell
Coffee enthusiast looking to share the influence a cup of coffee can have on the world
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…
Bond Coffee Company- Nashville, TN
This coffee shop in the Gulch is decorated to give the place a cozy feel. One unique aspect Bond Coffee is that they also serve ice cream. This location is located right next to Icon in The Gulch, an apartment complex which brings a lot of young business people into the shop before work. Although…
Barista Parlor-Nashville, TN
Consistently voted one of the top coffee shops in the U.S., Barista Parlor is a coffee lover’s paradise. They always have six different coffees to brew from some of the best roasters including Intelligentsia, Verve, Stumptown, Counter Culture, Four Barrel, and Handsome roasters. They change the types of coffee for each roaster on a regular basis…
True Grounds-Somerville, MA
This cozy spot is perfect for meeting a friend or two, or reading a book. The coffee is bold and full of flavor, and the latte is tasty. The espresso flavor is prominent, but not too strong and the crema completes this creation. Although it is not quite the typical bohemian coffee shop, the coffee…
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