Best Places in the US For Coffee Lovers

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It is no secret that Americans love their coffee. From the small mom and pop cafes to the prevalence of Starbucks on every corner, over 80% of the population enjoys a good brew. So where are the best places to get your java fix? Check out our list of the best places to enjoy coffee in the US.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grown on the slopes in North and South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, Kona Coffee is some of the most expensive coffee in the world. The Arabica beans get their flavor from the salty island winds and the rich, mineral-filled volcanic soil. Kona coffee plantation tours are a fabulous way to get to know this Hawaiian bean. Get it at the source and make sure to look for the 100% Kona Coffee certification when purchasing.

Seattle, Washington

With its humble beginnings in Seattle, you can never leave out Starbucks as the major driving force behind coffee’s revival and current boom in sales. With the majority of citizens being coffee-philes, there are 35 coffee shops per 100,000 people in this city! From locally owned cafes to big corporate chains, you can find any kind of coffee in Seattle.

Portland, Oregon

Coffee lovers are starting to head just south of Washington to the massive micro-roasting community of Portland, Oregon. Forty different roasters can be found within these small city limits and their focus is on artisanal coffee made fresh and in small batches. Some people would argue this is the new coffee capital with some of world’s best baristas living there, three coffee magazine headquarters, and Stumptown Coffee - the leader in the Third Wave Coffee movement.

Chicago, Illinois

The hustle and bustle of this city makes it no stranger to a cup of joe. The big wig in this city is the well-known Intelligentsia Coffee. Not only do baristas go through extensive training, but most often these coffee slingers make it to the top of the US Barista Championships. Buying directly from the farmers themselves and roasting the beans in vintage roasters, they have set the bar high in Chicago, effectively changing the java landscape in this metropolis.

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