Lapin Café et Bistrot- São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Lapin Cafe was a restaurant designed to have the feel of a fancy french cafe.  I thought that was pretty cool, but then also realized I am in Brazil and would prefer something more culturally Brazilian.  I ordered a simple cafe com leite.  The service was sort of slow, but then I noticed the intricate…

Paris 6- São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Yesterday I learned why Paris 6 is the hot spot to be for brunch on the weekends in São Paulo.  The brunch buffet options were delicious and varied from pastries, to fruit, to juice, to eggs, to crepes. Before I went to grab my coffee, my friend said to me, “You are not going to…

The Danish Pastry House-Medford, MA

Located right by the Tufts University campus, The Danish Pastry House is a pretty minimalistic coffee shop that is quite popular amongst people in the area.  This coffee shop is one of the places I consider people sacrificing coffee for food.  The coffee is not bad, it just is not anything outstanding.  The lattes are good…

Simon’s Coffee Shop- Cambridge, MA

Simon’s Coffee Shop is a tiny gem located right before Porter Square.  Simon’s is a simple place with only a little seating, but the coffee is amazing.  Serving Barismo coffee, the coffee is full and balanced leaving you wanting more.  The lattes are delicious, with just the right amount of foam and a creamy texture….

Diesel Cafe- Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Diesel Cafe is an old garage-turned-coffee-shop with a very rustic vibe.  Besides in the very early hours of the morning (6 AM-7:30 AM), Diesel is almost always packed.  The usual crowd is Tufts University students or adults on a coffee break.  The vibe of this coffee shop is perfect for hanging out with friends.  Unfortunately,…

Pie in the Sky- Woods Hole, MA

Pie in the Sky is a classic place for people in the Falmouth/Woods Hole area to go for a cup of joe or a snack.  The first thing I notice every time I walk in (besides the long line) is the coffee roaster in the middle of the inside part of the cafe.  Pie in…

Coffee Obsession-Falmouth, MA

For those truly obsessed with coffee, you must visit this spot.  Coffee Obsession is my go to over the summer because it never fails to provide me a delicious cup of coffee.  This casual coffee shop is the epitome of your neighborhood meet up.  The regulars arrive as early as 6 AM reading the morning…

Tatte Bakery-Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

When it comes to Tatte’s coffee, I may be a little biased since I am a huge fan of Stumptown Roasters, which is served at this bakery.  The latte has smooth foam and bold espresso which was comforting on the cold snowy day I first went to Tatte.  Unfortunately, the iced coffee is pretty mediocre…

Flour Bakery- Central Square, Cambridge, MA

When I first walked into Flour I was overwhelmed by the amount of people in the bakery right after work.  Not only does Flour have baked goods and coffee, but it also has a variety of salads, sandwhiches, and other meals.  Since the food looked delicious, I was not expecting the coffee to be outstanding….

4A Coffee-Brookline, MA

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…

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…

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…