Surveys of an expert panel and coffee fans have named the best coffee houses in the USA. They’re ranked by coffee, menu, atmosphere, and more. Did your favorite spot make the list? Here are the ten most unique coffee shops you definitely need to visit if you are ever in these cities!
10. Prodigy Coffeehouse – Denver, Colorado
Can a cup of Joe feel as good as it tastes? That’s absolutely true at Prodigy Coffeehouse in Denver, Colorado. Prodigy also enriches the local community through its apprenticeship program. They are brewing the next generation of coffee experts. They offer young adults a chance to gain experience and build a foundation of skills that will allow them economic mobility.
9. FeelLove Coffee – Utah and Colorado locations
Residents of Utah and (Loveland) Colorado are lucky to have FeelLove Coffee, a local independent coffee chain with multiple locations. The chain more than lives up to its promise of “magic in every cup.” Customers are treated to craft coffees and pastries, as well as a wealth of vegan brunch options.
8. Joshua Tree Coffee Company – Joshua Tree, California
Located near the Joshua Tree National Monument, on Highway 62, you’ll find the Joshua Tree Coffee Company. The company roasts all their beans in small batches in-house using a Loring roaster. You can also pick up their beans at the local farmers market. Stop by and enjoy the atmosphere and the surrounding beauty of the Mojave Desert.
7. Kollective Coffee + Tea – Hot Springs, Arkansas
Kollective Coffee + Tea is a coffee connoisseur’s delight. Customers can choose from a variety of single-origin beans. The 2017 US Roaster Champion ONYX Coffee Lab sources and perfectly roasts all of the beans used here. The Kollective also specializes in organic teas. You’ll also find a variety of local snacks.
6. Hawaiian Aroma Caffe – Honolulu, Hawaii
The next time you visit Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii, and you’re looking for a great cup of coffee, seek out the Hawaiian Aroma Caffe. Here, you’ll find Hawaiian coffee that’s roasted in a unique way. The Hawaiian Aroma Caffe combines contemporary techniques with traditional Old World Italian methods to make coffee that’s extraordinarily special.
5. The Flying Joe – Perrysburg and Toledo, Ohio
The Flying Joe is not only a coffee shop, but it’s also a cocktail bar. The locals in Perrysburg and Toledo, Ohio, wouldn’t have any other way. The Flying Joe’s concept is based on delivering a service level that was enjoyed during the romantic area of aviation. Touch down for a cup of handcrafted Java or an Irish coffee cocktail.
4. Bestslope Coffee Company – Fruita, Colorado
Just over twelve miles northwest of Grand Junction, Colorado, is Bestslope Coffee Company in the town of Fruita. Here, coffee lovers are treated to fair trade, single-origin beans. Other beans are roasted on-site. Bestslope also makes all its own syrups. In addition, their kitchen makes burritos and a variety of delicious baked goods.
3. Stauf’s Coffee Roasters – Columbus, Ohio
Stauf’s Coffee Roasters is well known in Columbus, Ohio, as the place to get the highest quality coffee. They’ve been the first micro-roaster in the area since 1988. Since that time, all of their coffees have been roasted by hand in small batches using gas-fired drum roasters. Stauf’s has a motto: “The proof is in the cup!”
2. Jersey Java & Tea Co. – Haddonfield, New Jersey
Jersey Java and Tea Co. is an independent coffee shop roughly 8 miles southeast of Camden. They keep their customers delightfully surprised by regularly switching out coffees. Jersey Java does this to showcase a range of flavors from their favorite farmers. Their other specialty is tea. They also sell wine, bagels, and quiches that are legendary in the Garden State.
1. Big Shoulders Coffee – Chicago, Illinois
Big Shoulders Coffee has multiple locations in the Chicago area. The shop is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans that are roasted to perfection. Big Shoulders Coffee was founded by Chef Tim Coonan, who had picked up roasting as a hobby and later became a bona fide Pro. Tim and his team source beans from trusted farmers.
