The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America
Barista is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

1. Barista

9.0
539 NW 13th Ave (at NW Hoyt St), Portland, OR
Coffee-shop · 121 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Called a “revolutionary shop” by Feast Portland co-founder Mike Thelin, this trio of coffee shops not surprisingly also has some of the “best baristas around.” Leggi tutto.

Barista Parlor is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

2. Barista Parlor

8.5
519B Gallatin Ave (Calvin Ave), Nashville, TN
Coffee-shop · Lockeland Springs · 139 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Barista Parlor uses beans from a variety of roasters in a variety of brewing methods. Accompanying the coffees are plenty of eats like housemade biscuits, sandwiches and a bourbon buttermilk waffle. Leggi tutto.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

3. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.3
5627 La Jolla Blvd (btwn Chelsea & Bird Rock Ave), La Jolla, CA
Coffee-shop · 100 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: While the highlight is their dedication to sourcing the best beans in the most ethical of ways, they also have a quaint shop in which to drink it. Leggi tutto.

Blacksmith is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

4. Blacksmith

9.1
1018 Westheimer Rd (at Waugh Dr), Houston, TX
Coffee-shop · 118 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The fluffy homemade biscuits, Vietnamese steak and eggs, and plenty of parking makes this coffeeshop the gold standard in Houston. Leggi tutto.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

5. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.2
315 Linden St (btwn Gough & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee-shop · Hayes Valley · 244 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Hugh Acheson says that it’s one of the best, noting the “line is long, but the coffee is worth it.” He also gives “mega props to a growing empire” where all coffee is sold at the peak of freshness. Leggi tutto.

Boxcar Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

6. Boxcar Coffee Roasters

9.1
1825 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Coffee-shop · Central Boulder · 87 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Beans are roasted in small batches using a 1929 German-built roaster that resides in one of the Denver cafes. Boxcar developed a special method of brewing called Boilermakr.

Café Grumpy is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

7. Café Grumpy

8.4
193 Meserole Ave (at Diamond St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee-shop · Greenpoint · 110 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This coffee shop eventually grew to include several locations as well as an in­house roastery as of 2009—plus its own role in HBO’s Girls. The staff includes three certified Q Graders. Leggi tutto.

Caffe Streets is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

8. Caffe Streets

8.5
1750 W Division St (btwn Wood St. & Hermitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee-shop · Wicker Park · 69 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Here you'll find single­-origin espressos from a Synesso Hydra machine, pour overs, Syphon and Eva Solo­ prepared cups with various cold brew options that emerge from their multi­roaster format. Leggi tutto.

Ceremony Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

9. Ceremony Coffee Roasters

8.1
90 Russell St, Annapolis, MD
Coffee-shop · 16 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The descriptions of coffees from Ceremony are more nuanced than any wine tasting notes using terms like “soft pear acidity” and “nougat aromatics” to convey the subtleties in each varietal. Leggi tutto.

Cognoscenti Coffee Bar is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

10. Cognoscenti Coffee Bar

8.2
6114 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA
Coffee-shop · McManus · 41 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: “The sleepy coffee hollow of Culver City is now awake,” says coffeetographer Chérmelle Edwards. And that it is after a visit to this modern, minimal space brought to life by a former architect. Leggi tutto.

Colectivo Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

11. Colectivo Coffee

8.8
2999 N Humboldt Blvd (at E Chambers St), Milwaukee, WI
Coffee-shop · Riverwest · 67 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This local roaster has been commended for their commitment to quality sourcing, environmentally friendly practices, and onsite roasting at their new headquarters which is part roastery and part cafe. Leggi tutto.

Cultivar Coffee Bar & Roaster is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

12. Cultivar Coffee Bar & Roaster

8.2
1155 Peavy Rd (at Garland Rd), Dallas, TX
Coffee-shop · East Dallas · 29 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The owners are self-proclaimed “OCD” about the preparation of their carefully selected and roasted beans, making for plenty of single-origin coffees and consistently well-pulled espressos. Leggi tutto.

Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

13. Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits

8.7
508 Austin Ave, Waco, TX
Coffee-shop · Brazos · 26 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Sprudge calls it “nothing short of extraordinary." The titular dichotomy comes in when the added elements of liquor, beer & wine enter the equation, making for a double throw down of excellent drinks. Leggi tutto.

Barismo is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

14. Barismo

7.3
364 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Coffee-shop · Mid-Cambridge · 65 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This coffee shop is owned and operated by local coffee roaster, Barismo, which focuses on small batches of sustainably sourced coffees for both wholesale accounts as well as brewing in dwelltime. Leggi tutto.

Elemental Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

15. Elemental Coffee Roasters

9.0
815 N Hudson Ave (at 8th), Oklahoma City, OK
Coffee-shop · 60 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: In conjunction with their retail outlet is Elemental’s coffeeshop which serves the full array of espresso-based drinks made with their roasts, plus food and chocolate from local purveyors. Leggi tutto.

Espresso Vivace is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

16. Espresso Vivace

8.9
532 Broadway E (at E Republican St), Seattle, WA
Coffee-shop · Capitol Hill · 156 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This 1988-established coffee legend is “sweet espresso perfection with the most beautiful foam,” according to Atlas Coffee Importers’ Karen Kazmierzcak. Leggi tutto.

Everyman Espresso is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

17. Everyman Espresso

8.2
136 E 13th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee-shop · Greenwich Village · 208 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: "I love this place,” says Hugh Acheson, adding “They’re total pros. No BS. Just great coffee.” Serving Counter Culture roasts paired with local dairy, it’s a simple shop with simply great coffee. Leggi tutto.

Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

18. Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar

1726 20th St NW (btwn R & S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee-shop · Northwest Washington · 124 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The intimate atmosphere, the roasted beans from Annapolis neighbors, Ceremony, and an array of preparations make it essential to the D.C. coffee scene. Leggi tutto.

Four Barrel Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

19. Four Barrel Coffee

9.0
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee-shop · Mission District · 508 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The quality begins with Four Barrel’s commitment to sourcing beans in a sustainable, ethical manner. It comes to fruition in their cozy cafes, which are sans Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and soy milk. Leggi tutto.

George Howell Coffee Co. is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

20. George Howell Coffee Co.

8.7
311 Walnut St (Madison Ave), Newtonville, MA
Bar Caffè · 42 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The highly revered coffee can be found at their fairly new cafe/coffee lab just outside of Boston and in fine establishments across the country, including Hugh Acheson’s Empire State South in Atlanta. Leggi tutto.

Go Get Em Tiger is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

21. Go Get Em Tiger

8.3
230 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee-shop · Windsor Square · 87 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: If you’d like to order your coffee like you order your cocktails, belly up to the bar at Go Get Em Tiger. The coffee is made with quality beans from roasters like Heart, 49th Parallel & George Howell. Leggi tutto.

Heart Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

22. Heart Coffee Roasters

8.5
2211 E Burnside St (at NE 22nd Ave), Portland, OR
Coffee-shop · 87 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This Portland roaster/duo of cafes is one by which many others are measured. Why is that? Because they have a primary “focus on taste, quality, & clarity” where one-size-fits-all labels don’t apply. Leggi tutto.

Houndstooth Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

23. Houndstooth Coffee

8.6
4200 N Lamar Blvd Ste 120 (at 43rd St), Austin, TX
Coffee-shop · Rosedale · 116 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Sprudge “humbly” considers Houndstooth to be among the “the best multiroaster cafes in the United States." Excellent baristas & great service round out the argument that all the fawning is warranted. Leggi tutto.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

24. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
3123 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee-shop · Lake View East · 112 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Erin Meister said it best: “You don't have to be intelligent to love this coffee, but you definitely are intelligent if you do." Leggi tutto.

Joule Coffee & Table is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

25. Joule Coffee & Table

223 S Wilmington St (Btwn E Hargett St and E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee-shop · 73 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The food menu is just as exciting as the coffee with poutine, roasted tomato BLTs and twice-cooked grits among the intriguing selections. The cocktail, wine and beer list ensures its well-roundedness. Leggi tutto.

Madcap Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

26. Madcap Coffee

8.5
98 Monroe Center St NW (at Ottawa Ave NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee-shop · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 112 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Madcap is a big deal. The majority of their coffee focus is on roasting & fostering relationships with coffee growers around the world, which is done by visiting farms, no matter how remote. Leggi tutto.

Milstead & Co. is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

27. Milstead & Co.

9.2
754 N 34th St (btwn Fremont & Troll Ave), Seattle, WA
Coffee-shop · Fremont · 147 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: “They’re serious about extraction,” says Atlas Coffee Importers’ Karen Kazmierzcak. In those extractions are what Kazmierzcak thinks are the “best coffees from multiple roasters." Leggi tutto.

Octane Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

28. Octane Coffee

1009 Marietta St NW (at Howell Mill Rd. NW), Atlanta, GA
Coffee-shop · Marietta Street Artery · 239 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Their selections include the full array of espresso-based drinks - some of them sweetened with housemade chocolate, caramel and vanilla syrups, plus single-origin French press and pour overs. Leggi tutto.

Oddly Correct Coffee Bar is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

29. Oddly Correct Coffee Bar

3940 Main St (at Westport Rd), Kansas City, MO
Coffee-shop · 50 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: They deliver fresh coffee of the week to subscribers via bicycle inside their hometown of Kansas City. Leggi tutto.

Panther Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

30. Panther Coffee

9.1
2390 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Coffee-shop · Wynwood Arts District · 331 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Competition-level baristas—including Camila Ramos, who recently won first place in the Big Eastern SE Barista Competition—and great house-roasted coffees are hallmarks at this duo of Miami shops. Leggi tutto.

Parlor Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

31. Parlor Coffee

84 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY
Coffee-shop · Williamsburg · 23 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: It’s in the back of a barbershop in Williamsburg, so there’s that; but consider the fact that Adam Goldberg of A Life Worth Eating calls it the “most promising micro-roaster in NYC” at the moment. Leggi tutto.

Peace Coffee Shop is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

32. Peace Coffee Shop

8.8
3262 Minnehaha Ave (at E 33rd St), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee-shop · Longfellow · 50 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: What started in 1996 as an import arm of the IATP has blossomed into a full blown roasting operation and coffeeshop also run by the non-profit organization.

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

33. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee-shop · Dolores Heights · 314 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Coffee professional Erin Meister wrote, “Their focus on the beans rather than the roast or even necessarily the barista were a sort of turning-point for a lot of other coffee companies.” Leggi tutto.

Spitfire Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

34. Spitfire Coffee

627 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee-shop · French Quarter · 119 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Hugh Acheson was happy to find “really great coffee in a coffee desert.” The French Quarter makes for a charming locale to enjoy a pour over from Orleans Coffee Exchange, Conundrum or Panther Coffee. Leggi tutto.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

35. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

8.6
4525 SE Division St (at SE 45th Ave), Portland, OR
Coffee-shop · 46 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Hugh Acheson refers to it as “ground zero,” and coffee professional Erin Meister insists it “was definitely one of the leaders among roasters elevating the craft of coffee to a new level.” Leggi tutto.

Ultimo Coffee is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

36. Ultimo Coffee

8.7
1900 S 15th St (at Mifflin St), Filadelfia, PA
Coffee-shop · Point Breeze · 53 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: “This is hands-down one of my favorite coffee shops in the country,” says coffee professional/writer, Erin Meister. “Aaron Ultimo's shop was definitely a turning-point in the Philly coffee scene...” Leggi tutto.

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

37. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.4
104 Bronson St #19 (at Hall St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee-shop · Eastside · 31 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Verve is known for sourcing some of the highest quality coffee beans from around the world & roasting them to coax the nuances out of each one. Magic happens in their 1965 German-made Probat roaster. Leggi tutto.

Victrola Cafe and Roastery is one of The 38 Essential Coffee Shops Across America.

38. Victrola Cafe and Roastery

8.8
310 E Pike St (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Bar Caffè · Capitol Hill · 125 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The mix of comfortable 1920s-inspired cafes and carefully roasted beans have proven a successful combination. Atlas Coffee Importers’ Karen Kazmierczak says the coffee is “well sourced & prepared.” Leggi tutto.