Why it's on the list
- Rotating single-origin from notable roasters
- House-made syrups
- Espresso and cold brew lattes
- Focus on hospitality
Good to know
How they brew
The room
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- East Village$$
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- espresso
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Horizon Line Coffee
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- espresso
- filter
- cold-brew
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Mars Cafe
A space-themed coffeehouse in the Drake district that was an early third-wave spot in town and keeps long daily hours.
- espresso
- drip
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