Surrounded by high walls on two sides, L'Albero Dei Gelati's secluded back garden is quiet and peaceful and sports a cunning garden table along with standard umbrella cafe tables.
Opening June 1st but already serving takeout drinks, Blank Cafe, on the western end of Broadway near Kent Ave, is a pretty, library-themed spot that doesn't seem super serious about coffee.
Cafe de Cupping's 5 stool counter near the front of shop is slightly low for standing work if you're tall, but we find ourselves here nevertheless. It's the only good coffee for at least 70 blocks. Read more.
