Ankur Agarwal
Austin’s 10 Most Loved Coffee Shops
Austin's coffee scene is as unique and vibrant as the city's live music and food truck culture. From meticulously roasted specialty beans to laid-back community hubs, the city has something for every coffee lover. This guide takes you beyond the big chains to find the most popular and highly recommended local coffee shops, beloved by both Austinites and travelers.
Chicago’s 10 Most Loved Coffee Shops
Chicago's coffee scene is as diverse and dynamic as its neighborhoods, with a unique character around every corner. This guide takes you beyond the big chains to find the most popular and highly recommended local coffee shops, beloved by both Chicagoans and travelers.
Los Angeles’s 10 Most Loved Coffee Shops
Los Angeles's coffee scene is a sprawling, vibrant world with a unique character in every neighborhood. This guide takes you beyond the big chains to find the most popular and highly recommended local coffee shops, beloved by both LA natives and visitors in search of an authentic, high-quality brew.
New York City’s Most Loved Coffee Shops
New York City's coffee scene is a world of its own, with a bustling blend of international roasters and neighborhood gems. This guide takes you beyond the big chains to find the most popular and highly recommended local coffee shops, beloved by both New Yorkers and travelers.
San Francisco’s Most Loved Coffee Shops
San Francisco’s coffee scene is as diverse and vibrant as the city itself. From cozy neighborhood cafés to pioneering roasters, locals and visitors alike have plenty of choices when it comes to great coffee. Here’s a guide to 10 of the most loved coffee shops in San Francisco.
Portland’s Most Loved Coffee Shops: Top 10 Cafés You Must Visit
Portland’s coffee scene is world-renowned for its creativity, quality, and welcoming vibe. These 10 local favorites—praised in travel blogs, Reddit threads, and social media—capture the heart and soul of the city’s vibrant café culture.
Seattle’s Most Loved Coffee Shops: Top 10 Cafés You Must Visit
Seattle is the heart of coffee culture in America, and this city takes its brews seriously. From legendary espresso institutions to innovative newcomers, these 10 coffee shops capture the essence of Seattle’s vibrant café scene. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or a longtime local looking for new flavors, here are the most loved spots to add to your list.
Discovering Little Goat Coffee Roasting in Delaware
On my trip to Delaware, I stopped by Little Goat Coffee Roasting and was amazed to see a line stretching out the door, while a big brand café on the corner sat completely empty. After seven years in the community, Little Goat has built a loyal following that proves coffee is about more than convenience—it’s about craft, community, and connection.
Roasting Lab: Upgrading to a Modified SR800 with Phidgets
In this Roasting Lab entry, I share my experience upgrading to a modified SR800 roaster with Phidgets, allowing me to track both exhaust and bean temperature through Artisan software. Along the way, I met Tyler from Black Lotus Coffee NJ, who generously shared green bean samples, a bean cooler, and his famous Mexican coffee while showing me his Valenta 8 roaster setup. The upgrade and the experience reminded me how much knowledge and kindness fuel the coffee community.
My Cupping & Palate Development Adventure in Washington, D.C.
I recently attended Counter Culture Coffee’s Palate Development Workshop in Washington, D.C., where instructor Mike guided us through cupping, tasting exercises, and even a jelly bean experiment that showed how smell and taste work together. It was an eye-opening journey into fragrance, flavor, body, and aftertaste that left me appreciating coffee in a whole new way
