Enter any La Colombe cafe and one immediately notices what is missing - the merchandising and clutter of branded T-shirts, coffee mugs, home coffee machines and lunch foods.
Locally roasted coffee, a Synesso espresso machine, and a beautifully modern shop.
Turkish simit—round sesame-seed topped bread—and Turkish coffee are done well here.
A strong choice is deconstructed falafel with chickpeas and avocado, raw cauliflower, shaved fennel, mint, watercress, rice vinegar-pickled peaches, pickled red cabbage & sesame served on pita. Read more.
"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. Read more.
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. Read more.
This Aussie spot is known mostly for its flat whites and avo toast, but give the iced latte a chance, too. It’s smooth with just the right amount of milk. Read more.
