Evenfast-food chainsare getting in on the coffee action.

But don’t forget about the little guys!

But where to begin?

A closeup of a coffee shop barista pouring an artfully foamy latte for take away.

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The 15 best coffee shops in America right now.

Expect rotating brews, all the usual specialty espresso-based drinks, and tasty pastries.

Bags of coffee beans are on sale, so you might brew at home, too.

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The cafe shares its space with a sandwich shop, Goodfriend Package, which serves up killer breakfast sandwiches.

Baristas here are obsessed with sourcing beans from all over the world and getting great results.

Try a pour-over coffee or a latteyou can’t go wrong.

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If you love surprising brews and passionate baristas, this is a must-visit.

Case in point: brewing up a variety of single-origins and blends.

Reviewers online recommend trying it iced!

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Try Chicago’sMetropolis Coffee Company, a bustling cafe known for its speedy service and hand-roasted coffees made to order.

(Visitors can pop by there, too!)

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Customers note the bustling atmosphere, reasonable prices, and super friendly baristas.

High-quality beans are used in all kinds of ways.

In addition to locally roasted drip coffee, expect all the classic espresso-based drinks made with care.

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This results in super tasty cortados, lattes, and cappuccinos that are extremely photo-worthy.

High-quality espresso drinks and pour-over coffees are on the menu, with multiple rotating options for each.

Sey Coffee

Coffee is serious business atSey Coffeein Brooklyn, N.Y., and for good reason.

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The contemporary micro-roastery serves only the finest and most complex coffee.

On the menu, you’ll find drip coffee, iced coffee, espresso, and other staples.

Beans are sourced from individual farmers all over the world, and then roasted on location.

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New roasts are cycled in often, so there’s always something new to try, including sometimes-rare brews.

Reviewers say the espresso is always top notch, which makes Sey a reliable coffeehouse for your morning fix.

Reviewers say the cold brew is out of this world, while seasonal drinks keep the menu feeling energetic.

Honey Vanilla Shaken Espresso at Cambrian Coffee in Houston

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By the way, Florin roasts all its own coffee on-site, which means the beans are always fresh.

Florin is proof that passionate roasters and baristas keep the world turning.

Hence, the barstool seating!

House-made horchata at Amberson Coffee & Grocer in Indianapolis

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Handcrafted espresso-based drinks are made with oat milk as a defaultno cow’s milk hereto great results.

It’s the shop’s top seller for a reason!

If you’re bored of basic lattes, Academic has the antidote, always slinging interesting espresso-based creations.

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And, though it’s not coffee, the expertly prepared iced matcha latte is also worth trying.

(After all, a coffee shop list would be incomplete without a Jet City selection.)

A barista pours steamed milk into an espresso cup at Florin Coffee in Columbus, Ohio.

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A frothy espresso drink on the counter at Mnemonic Coffee in San Diego

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Iced coffee in a branded sleeve from Academic Coffee Company in San Jose, Calif.

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An array of Cafe Nico specialty coffee drinks at Espresso Vivace in Seatlle

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