There is always a clear note on the coffee bean used - like where it comes from, how was it prepared and even a short note on who is preparing the coffee for you is given in the SEATTLE COFFEE BAR. This important quality in the coffee shops have lead them to win the BEST COFFEE CITY IN AMERICA according to the TRAVEL AND LEISURE READERS. The readers were asked to rank the favorite coffee shop on basis of their friendly locals, cultural ambiance and ice cream. People who go every other day to coffee shop have to make a tough choice with the given sophisticated menu. 

    Portland's hottest coffee, STUMPTOWN, now has branches in Seattle and is offered in increasing numbers of high-end coffee houses around the nation. At Stumptown's Annex location, you can participate in free public cuppings each weekday at 3 p.m. Coffee lovers also wish to go to BARISTA, in Pearl District, and COURIER COFFEE, where the staff are proud about using 23-karat-gold filters  and playing vinyl records rather than CD'S.   

     The most famous coffee shop in this Crescent City is the coffee with chicory at CAFE DU MONDE or the French Drip at Morning Call. But if you want to try a new flavor try the coffee with a different kick at CAFE BRULOT DIABOLIQUE at Antoine's, first created in 1890: it's a hot spiced coffee, flaming with brandy at your table. 

     The Rhode Islanders take their coffee very seriously. In 1993, COFFEE MILK  was declared as the official state drink. The best coffee is served at THE SEVEN STARS BAKERY, where the barristers are strenuously trained for two months to make a perfect cup of coffee which is weighed to ensure consistency. The coffee served here is no older than 30 minutes.

     CAFFE TRIESTE has been a go-to cappuccino spot since the 1950's while the new comers like FOUR BARREL, RITUAL AND BLUE BOTTLE are equally good and altogether have given this town a serious foodie reputation. 

NO.6 SAN JUAN, P.R.

 

     The island city's revered coffee was ranked even higher than its party-ready cocktail lounges. FINCA CIALITOS & CUATRO SOMBRAS are the most famous coffee shops but the newer spot in Old San Juan - CAFICULTURA is also equally wonderful where one can order tapas or breakfast with cortadito or con leche.

FINCA CIALITOS

CAFICULTURA

     This cities coffee shop is a proof that long winters create a hot market for great coffee. The Twin Cities version of Starbucks is the seasonably farmed Caribou Coffee, while Dunn Bro. offers coffee from micro-lots roasted in small batches. COSTA RICA LAS LAJAS HONEY COFFEE, for instance, has apple, caramel and wine-like notes. Also go around the city on the unconventional side to ANGRY CATFISH BICYCLE SHOP AND COFFEE BAR, where you are served single original coffee and get tips on cycling gear cause it is a fitness minded town.

     A cup of coffee is the best way to start your day in this scenic base city. The SPECKLED AX on Congress street is famous for its beans roasted over local fruit wood. But the micro-roasted coffee by  DESIGN, too is equally famous. The local WICKED JOE gives its customers wicked-good options like shade-grown blends and fair trades like the Wicked Italian.

     Its a city where the street performers have Broadway-worthy talent, the coffee lovers expect a lot from their coffee shops.  JOE THE ART OF COFFEE is one or the purist magnet, with many outlets in and around the city. Brooklyn has its own specialties like the BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE, CAFE GRUMPY AND THE PARLOR COFFEE. 

     While sunny San Diego may not seem like an obvious top 10 coffee city, readers may have changed their minds after taking a dip in the chilly Pacific. Near the beach in LA JOLLA, check out the award-winning BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS, started by a former English teacher.