Originally Posted by
gfunkdave
Starbucks is my always-there, lowest common denominator. There are a lot of little local places in various cities that are really good, but if I don't have a chance to explore, Starbucks will do.
In Buffalo, The Spot.
In Chicago, Intelligentsia or Metropolis.
In San Francisco or anywhere it's present, Peet's.
In Portland, OR, Coffee People.
I haven't found a similar place in NYC - ideas?
Tim Hortons coffee is just hot brown water - like Dunkin Donuts.
Thanks for the tips! I'll have to try your reco's in Chicago and Buffalo. I've done Peets and Coffee People.
Have to disagree with Dunkin. Many of us love their coffee. I usually seek them out, but to each their own. I've got friends who think Peets coffee is horrible. I love it.