We love our coffee, that’s why there’s nothing quite like hanging out with friends and enjoying an espresso, or watching the weirdos, at the cafe near you.
Maybe you need a quiet place to do some work and are desperate for a spot with ample outlets and available WiFi, or you just want to get out of the house and read a book. Whichever reason you’re on the lookout for a new cafe, the options are limitless — which is why narrowing down the best coffee spots in American is a daunting task.
Here are 40 of the country’s best coffee houses (many of which roast their own beans), from big-city hotspots to hidden gems off the beaten path.
