The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Coffee Shops

The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Coffee Shops

As someone who travels for work all across the United States, I love to frequent local coffee shops in the cities I visit. Here is a massive list of the coffee shops I've encountered across over 45 U.S. States. Additional international locations will be added later on. International culture around coffee shops is not always the same as in the U.S. but still make for great stops to refuel.
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Coffee Shops by State

Check out my collection of local coffee shops, organized by state. I admit I am not a huge coffee person, but I adore visiting coffee shops for their vibes and their pastry items. You can never go wrong with a nice muffin or croissant. 

Arizona

Sedona/Oak Creek: Firecreek Coffee
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Really great coffee and pastry items. I had a muffin here and loved it!
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California

La Jolla: Living Room Coffeehouse
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Fresno: Fulton Street Coffee
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Located in a cool, historical building. Kind staff members and indoor/outdoor seating available.
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Yucca Valley: Frontier Café
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Stopped by here on our way to Joshua Tree National Park and I would highly recommend it. Staff was great and nice pasty offerings.
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Sacramento: Temple Coffee Roasters
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Indiana

Michigan City: Lakeshore Cafe’
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Cute little cafe located across the street from out outlet mall. Nice indoor and outdoor seating areas (bonus with more seating on the 2nd floor inside) I tried their coffee and yogurt parfait banana split which was a bit more unique but still good.
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Michigan: My Home State

Grand Rapids: Squibb Coffee Bar
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They've got 2 locations in downtown GR. Their other location includes a wine bar portion as well. Considered the best coffee I've ever had.
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Kalamazoo: Walnut & Park Cafe
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Cute coffee shop located in downtown Kalamazoo. Nice selection of outdoor seating. A mix of coffee and pastry offerings. They also serve small food items like sandwiches.
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Kalamazoo: Factory Coffee
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The original location for Factory Coffee. The interior space is super cute and the coffee is delicious. They make their pastry items in house and all of their syrups for their drinks. Staff members are incredibly kind and make the environment welcoming for all. 3/3 Stars for coffee 3/3 Stars for ambiance 3/3 Stars for pastry items (Muffins & Bagels only)
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Kalamazoo: Fourth Coast Cafe and Bakery
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A cute local coffee shop located beneath an iconic brunch spot. They have tons of fresh bread and pastry options daily. Great, welcoming space for all.
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Kalamazoo: Water Street Coffee Joint (Downtown)
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Parking here is SUPER limited. You may need to park on the street or in a lot nearby. Gets super busy and is very popular. Great options for non-coffee items. They have 3 locations around town for connivence.
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Portage: Chocolatea
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Portage: Coffee Rescue
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**Never been to their physical location in Portage, but visited their mobile coffee truck at the local farmers market downtown on Saturday's. This line is always extremely long so I don't stop by often but it is worth it!
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Saugatuck: Uncommon Coffee Roasters
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Huge selection of coffee, tea, and other blended drinks. Their pastries looked and tasted amazing (I got a pain au chocolat - so good)
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South Haven: The Flying Saucer
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Cute little coffee shop that has recently moved into this new location. Had a great chocolate chip muffin. Service was great and staff members were kind. 2/3 Stars for Ambiance - free wifi 3/3 Stars for pastry offerings 2/3 stars for coffee (would get again)
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Traverse City: Factory Man Roasting House
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They offer various pastry items, breakfast items, sandwiches that you can enjoy in a relaxing and modern environment. Kind staff members.
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New Jersey

Sea Isle: Shorebreak Cafe
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Cape May: Magic Brain Cafe
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Full of morning treats and fresh coffee options. Fun little corner in the store to sit, relax and play some games or read a book.
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MOklahoma

Chandler: Manvel Avenue Coffee Co.
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Located in a super small town between Oklahoma City and Tulsa,
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Washington

Vintage Cafe
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Home to some of the best breakfast food I've had in awhile, absolutely worth it to check out. They have a mix of breakfast, lunch and drinks right now.
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