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270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
667 Lexington Ave (btwn E 55th & E 56th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 440 tips and reviews
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.
2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews
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.
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.
240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 195 tips and reviews
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.
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews
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.
Coffee Shop · Graduate Hospital · 19 tips and reviews
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.
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 388 tips and reviews
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.
819 W Davis St (btwn N. Tyler St. & N. Vernon Ave.), Dallas, TX
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews
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.