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Any recommendations in the gaslamp/ convention center area? I've previously frequented coffee and tea collective, but it appears that they're closed. Copa vida was okay for food, but mediocre for coffee. Any suggestions gratefully received!
I saw a thread from four years ago, any recent experiences? My usual go-tos are:
But frankly, I don't think they're doing cafe brews/shots to the level of, say, the shops in the recent Beverly Hills thread (which was what inspired this thread). I've only been doing espresso for...
Just watched the James Hoffmann video on decaf and I'm looking for recommendations for great decaf beans from places either local to the mean (SF Bay Area in California) or that I can order online. I'm looking specifically for something I'll turn in an espresso or a cappuccino.
We've had coffee at Nomad in Barcelona on three different days (Passatge Sert). The espresso is solid, but the standout is their pourovers. It's the best coffee we've had in Spain.
Xiloteca Coffee is not on any HB threads, and the espresso was very good (I think the owner is...
Visiting Bellingham Wa from Monterey and wondering if there are any recommendations? We stopped at a Woods Coffee and a new place recommended by hotel (COF&) and both were staffed by enthusiastic but not particularly skilled baristas and would not go back. Anything to...
I'm relatively new to the Cambridge area. I would like to 1) connect with and learn from other local coffee hobbyists and professionals and 2) try to visit more local cafes, especially those that operate their roastery.