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…