From coast to coast, these are my favorite coffee spots to sip, savor, and soak up the vibe. Whether you’re looking for the perfect latte, a cozy corner to read, or just that unbeatable cup of drip, this list has you covered.
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NorCal
A cozy spot in Historic Folsom, perfect for a coffee catch-up or just hanging out. Their Teddy Graham latte is my go-to, and the oat milk matcha is surprisingly good too. The breakfast tacos are tasty, though portions can feel a little small for the ...
Sociology Coffee Bar (Folsom)
Great place to hang out or work. Solid drinks and a laid-back atmosphere.
Fourscore Coffee
Always fresh since they roast onsite. Friendly staff and a welcoming vibe.
World Traveler Coffee Roasters
Simple, cozy, and consistently good. A go-to when I want something relaxing.
The Mill Coffee Roasting & Tea Studio - Sacramento
Smooth, balanced coffee without the fuss. A reliable favorite in Folsom.
Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters
Cool, artsy vibe with great food and coffee. One of my comfort spots.
Old Soul Co. FOV
Locations in Sacramento, Folsom, Davis, etc Beautiful cafés and amazing espresso. A little more known, but worth the hype.
Temple Coffee
Spacious, modern, and friendly. Cold brew is the thing to get!
Pause Coffee House
SoCal
Feels like a little secret garden in the Los Rios District — get their vanilla latte and sip it under the trees.
Hidden House Coffee- San Juan Capistrano
Cozy enough to read in, chic enough to work in — I always splurge on their lavender latte here.
Dripp- Fullerton
Their coffee flights are the cutest idea ever — I love trying the cold brews ‘on tap’ with a friend.
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Tiny but mighty! I grab a honey latte and wander around The LAB’s artsy corners.
Nook Coffee Bar
Pour-overs done right — order one to go and take it straight to the beach
Succulent Coffee Roasters
Bright, modern, and surfy — their oat milk cappuccino is basically my love language.
Sur Coffee: Craft Coffee & Specialty Café
A hidden gem for Vietnamese coffee and the best breakfast burritos — perfect for a slow weekend morning.
Kei Coffee House
Direct-trade coffee AND beach vibes — that Macadamia Nut Latte hits just right after a surf session.
bird rock coffee roasters
Hip, gritty Little Italy charm meets a perfect coffee soda — this is my go-to when I want caffeine and ambiance.
James Coffee Co.
Flowers meet espresso — my favorite spot to linger, shop the cute boutique section, and linger even more over a latte.
Communal Coffee
Empanadas + ube latte = absolute brunch win. Jaunt never disappoints when I’m hungry and caffeinated.
Jaunt Coffee Roasters
Oregon
Portland’s living room of chaos—dim lighting, rotating dessert tables, and the occasional spooky surprise 👻. Order the mocha or a giant slice of homemade cake and prepare for both caffeine and vibes to hit you at once.
Portland: Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
Wonderwood Springs is pure whimsical chaos in the best way—like Narnia got a coffee machine. Get the Butter Brew Latte and thank me later.
Portland: Wonderwood Springs
where cozy vibes and political décor chaos meet the best pie in Portland. 🥧 Order a slice of marionberry pie with your latte and thank me later.
Portland: Bipartisan Cafe
definition of small-town cozy with big-time flavor—order the lavender latte and a fresh croissant. 🌸🥐
Hood River: Ground Coffee
Doppio is the kind of spot that makes you feel cooler just for sitting there—order the lavender latte and a breakfast burrito 🌯
Doppio Coffee + Food + Lounge - Hood River
Small-town charm with big-time flavor—Baker’s Prairie Bakery is my go-to for a killer latte and their cinnamon rolls that taste like a warm hug you didn’t know you needed.
Canby: Baker's Prairie Bakery menu photos
North Carolina
small-town charm with big personality vibes. Grab their honey cinnamon latte—it’s cozy, sweet, and basically a hug in a mug. 🍯✨
Greenville: Backstage Coffee
basically croissant heaven with a side of caffeine. Get the almond croissant with your latte
Winson- Salem: Bobby Boy Bakeshop
Books, coffee, and cozy vibes? Say less. Grab their caramel latte (trust me) and prepare to “accidentally” spend hours lost between the shelves.
Rocky Mount: Books and Beans
downtown gem that feels like your bestie’s living room with way better coffee. Do yourself a favor and grab the iced mocha.
Fayetteville: Rude Awakening coffee house
Michigan
Looks like Hogwarts got a caffeine upgrade — all moody lighting and velvet booths. Get the Caramel Velvet Latte and pretend you’re the mysterious main character everyone’s secretly obsessed with.
Grand Rapids: The Bitter End Coffeehouse | 24 Hour Coffee House ...
Feels like your cool friend’s living room but with better coffee and vinyl vibes. Order the Lavender Honey Latte — it’s giving soft-girl energy with a rock playlist
Grand Rapids: Scorpion Hearts Club
A coffee shop that radiates good energy and main-character healing arc energy. Grab the Dirty Chai with Oat Milk
Grand Rapids, MI - Lotus Brew Coffee
Where deadlines go to die and conversations last way too long (in the best way). Get the Honey Cinnamon Latte and a bagel
