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Grub Street Coffee Shops
Four Barrel Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

1. Four Barrel Coffee

9.2
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Four Barrel boasts a huge menu of seasonal single-origin coffees, so you should let the baristas guide you.

Front is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

2. Front

150 Mississippi St (btwn 17th & Mariposa), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Potrero Hill · 77 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The cold-brew coffee with housemade almond milk. It's served in a mason jar.

Linea Caffe is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

3. Linea Caffe

8.6
3417 18th St (at San Carlos St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 95 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Pair a simple espresso with a not-so-simple pastrami-and-latke waffle.

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

4. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Dolores Heights · 314 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A Gibraltar.

Sightglass Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

5. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: All of the pour-over drip coffees are great, but the excellent Guji, Yetatebe is a fresh-crop Ethiopian coffee, so it’s only available for the next few months.

Cognoscenti Coffee Bar is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

6. Cognoscenti Coffee Bar

8.5
6114 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA
Coffee Shop · McManus · 41 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: All of the coffee's good, but the off-menu hot chocolate (with Twenty-Four Blackbirds chocolate and sweet whole milk) is excellent, too.

Go Get Em Tiger is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

7. Go Get Em Tiger

8.3
230 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Windsor Square · 87 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A latte with housemade almond milk.

Handsome Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

8. Handsome Coffee Roasters

582 Mateo St (at Willow St.), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 57 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A pure five-ounce espresso with steamed Clover Farms Dairy whole milk.

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

9. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

9.1
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 415 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Classic cappuccinos are made using rich 5 percent milk.

Lamill Coffee Boutique is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

10. Lamill Coffee Boutique

8.4
1636 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 158 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The straight coffee options are top-notch, but LAMILL also offers elaborate drinks such as an orange-infused cappuccino.

Little Goat Bread is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

11. Little Goat Bread

Chicago French Market, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · West Loop · 17 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Any drink with optional goat milk added.

The Wormhole Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

12. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 249 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The homemade vanilla-bean latte.

Barista is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

13. Barista

9.0
539 NW 13th Ave (at NW Hoyt St), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 121 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Besides Stumptown, Wilson also offers coffee from small, local roasters — so try whichever new one’s available.

Coava Coffee Roasters Cafe is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

14. Coava Coffee Roasters Cafe

9.2
1300 SE Grand Ave (Main), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 124 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: You can’t go wrong with a cappuccino, made with milk from local Sunshine Dairy.

Courier Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

15. Courier Coffee

8.3
923 SW Oak St (at SW 9th Ave), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 76 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cup of pour-over drip coffee.

Heart Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

16. Heart Coffee Roasters

8.6
2211 E Burnside St (at NE 22nd Ave), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 87 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Heart’s known for its espresso, which it makes in a volumetric Spirit espresso machine.

Ristretto Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

17. Ristretto Roasters

555 NE Couch St (at NE 6th Ave), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 35 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cup of floral and fruity Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Aricha coffee.

Barismo is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

18. Barismo

8.6
171 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Marathon and Cleveland), Arlington, MA
Coffee Shop · East Arlington · 29 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Siphon-brewed Finca Salaca Villalobos, a brand-new Costa Rican coffee.

Espresso Vivace is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

19. Espresso Vivace

8.5
227 Yale Ave N (btw John & Thomas), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · South Lake Union · 128 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A straight shot of the Dolce espresso, of course. (The Vita is only used in drinks with milk and sugar.)

Milstead & Co. is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

20. Milstead & Co.

9.2
754 N 34th St (btwn Fremont & Troll Ave), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Fremont · 148 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A coffee made at the beautiful pour-over bar.

Bakeri is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

21. Bakeri

9.0
150 Wythe Ave (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Williamsburg · 140 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Keep it simple and get a cortado.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

22. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The growing chain is known for its New Orleans–style iced coffee and the SG-120, a single-origin mini latte named after the Japanese glass in which it's served.

Café Grumpy is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

23. Café Grumpy

224 W 20th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 305 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cappuccino, made with Grumpy’s own Heartbreaker espresso blend and Battenkill Valley milk.

Cafe Pedlar is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

24. Cafe Pedlar

210 Court St (at Warren St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Cobble Hill · 102 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cup of pour-over coffee, brewed with a v60.

Fair Folks & A Goat is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

25. Fair Folks & A Goat

96 W Houston St (Thompson Street), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 28 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A giant 64-ounce growler of cold-brew coffee.

FIKA Espresso Bar is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

26. FIKA Espresso Bar

407 Park Ave S (at E 28th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 106 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cappuccino made in Fika’s Synesso espresso machine is always a good choice.

Jack's Stir Brew Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

27. Jack's Stir Brew Coffee

10 Downing St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 68 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The Happy Jack (a honey-cinnamon latte) — and one of Aunt Rosie’s famous chocolate-chip cookies.

Joe Pro Shop is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

28. Joe Pro Shop

8.4
131 W 21st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 54 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cup of black pour-over coffee.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

29. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
400 Lafayette St (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoHo · 379 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Either a Gibraltar, made with two shots of espresso and a dash of warm milk, or La Colombe's pre-bottled Pure Black iced coffee.

Little Collins is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

30. Little Collins

667 Lexington Ave (btwn E 55th & E 56th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 440 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A piccolo latte, a traditional Australian drink with a double shot of espresso and a small amount of steamed milk. It’s similar to a cortado.

Maialino is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

31. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The cold-brew coffee is made fresh daily, but a classic Italian Shakerado is also a good bet: Espresso and raw simple syrup are shaken over ice and garnished with an orange slice.

Ports Coffee & Tea Co. is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

32. Ports Coffee & Tea Co.

251 W 23rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 64 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The hand-bottled “cold-brew latte,” which is made in small batches using dairy milk.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

33. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

8.8
1026 SW Stark St. (at SW 11th Ave.), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 133 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The beloved “Hair Bender” espresso blend features coffees from the three major coffee-producing regions: Latin America, East Africa, and Indonesia.

Sweetleaf is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

34. Sweetleaf

8.7
10-93 Jackson Ave (at 11th St), Queens, NY
Coffee Shop · Hunters Point · 200 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Stick to a shot (or three) of single-origin espresso.

Third Rail Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

35. Third Rail Coffee

7.9
240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 195 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Whatever's being offered from "guest" roasters — although the beans cost more, Ricardo charges the same price so customers are more willing to try them.

Partners Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

36. Partners Coffee

8.8
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A flat white, an Australian speciality similar to a cappuccino but with micro-foam from the bottom of the frothing pitcher.

Dominique Bistro is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

37. Dominique Bistro

14 Christopher St (at Gay St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 129 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Any drink made with fresh, organic almond milk.

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

38. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.1
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The One-and-One, a single macchiato and single espresso placed together on a shared saucer.

Slate Coffee Bar is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

39. Slate Coffee Bar

5413 6th Ave NW (6th and NW Market St.), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Ballard · 55 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: An “espresso neat,” served in its purest form in a Glencairn glass.

Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

40. Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato

9.1
1704 Connecticut Ave NW (at R St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 105 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A Gibraltar.

The Coffee Bar is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

41. The Coffee Bar

9.0
1201 S St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · U-Street · 67 tips and reviews
Ultimo Coffee Bar is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

42. Ultimo Coffee Bar

9.3
2149 Catharine St (22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Graduate Hospital · 19 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The drink of the month is a "Sprojito." Baristas steep simple syrup with cucumber, basil, and mint leaves; add lemon bitters; shake the espresso; and pour over seltzer and lime juice.

Madcap Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

43. Madcap Coffee

8.7
98 Monroe Center St NW (at Ottawa Ave NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 112 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The pour-over-brewed Third Coast blend.

Barista Parlor is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

44. Barista Parlor

8.4
519B Gallatin Ave (Calvin Ave), Nashville, TN
Coffee Shop · Lockeland Springs · 139 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A simple cappuccino, made with single-origin espresso and creamy Hatcher Family Dairy milk.

Old City Java is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

45. Old City Java

8.3
109 S Central St (E Summit Hill Dr.), Knoxville, TN
Coffee Shop · Old City · 45 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: Opt for a mocha: Old City Java uses Valrhona chocolate for its homemade sauce.

Octane Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

46. Octane Coffee

2821 Central Ave, Homewood, AL
Coffee Shop · 43 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The America-cola, a shot of espresso and Coca-Cola on ice.

Safehouse Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

47. Safehouse Coffee Roasters

8.3
109 S Hill St (at West Solomon Street), Griffin, GA
Coffee Shop · 25 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A shot of Periodic espresso, which has hints of malted chocolate and citrus.

Artifact Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

48. Artifact Coffee

8.7
1500 Union Ave (at Buena Vista Ave), Baltimore, MD
Coffee Shop · Hampden · 84 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The Cajeta latte, which is made with a goat's-milk-based caramel sauce.

Spitfire Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

49. Spitfire Coffee

627 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 119 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The hand-brewed iced coffee.

Frank Restaurant is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

50. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 388 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: On a Sunday, tableside siphon coffee service. Otherwise, go for the Frank Crank: housemade ganache, half-and-half, vanilla, and cold brew shaken over ice.

Houndstooth Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

51. Houndstooth Coffee

9.0
401 Congress Ave (at 4th St), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 147 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The coffee julep: espresso, vanilla, sparkling water, and fresh mint.

Blacksmith is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

52. Blacksmith

9.1
1018 Westheimer Rd (at Waugh Dr), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 120 tips and reviews
Davis Street Espresso is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

53. Davis Street Espresso

8.6
819 W Davis St (btwn N. Tyler St. & N. Vernon Ave.), Dallas, TX
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The Van Buren, named after a local street, is made with 2oz espresso, 2oz of steamed milk, and Topo Chico (Mexican carbonated mineral water). Served on a hand-carved tray w/ biscotti.

Sump Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

54. Sump Coffee

8.9
3700 S Jefferson Ave (Winnebago), St Louis, MO
Coffee Shop · 36 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cup of Kyoto-styled brewed coffee, or an espresso that’s pulled using the Slayer machine.

Boxcar Coffee Roasters is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

55. Boxcar Coffee Roasters

9.2
1825 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Coffee Shop · Central Boulder · 87 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cup of black coffee, which is roasted in a refurbished 1929 Gothot Ideal Rapid coffee roaster.

Quay Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

56. Quay Coffee

412 Delaware St Ste B (btwn W 3rd & 5th St), Kansas City, MO
Coffee Shop · 73 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A cup of pour-over coffee.

Second State Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

57. Second State Coffee

8.9
70 1/2 Beaufain St (at King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Harleston Village · 111 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: A flavored latte, or, if it's available, an affogato.

Counter Culture Coffee is one of Grub Street Coffee Shops.

58. Counter Culture Coffee

4911 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC
Office · 4 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: What to Order: The expert baristas will guide you.