When you’re travelling, there are a few things that can remind you of your home or of your routine at home. And one of them is most notably getting a cup of coffee in the morning. Luckily for us, finding good coffee places to get our fix is never a problem while we’re on the road. In fact, some cities spoil us with choices and more time can be spent on the hunt than on the actual reward.
To help your search along, we sorted out some of our favourite coffee shops that are definitely worth a visit in different parts of the world.
Devoción – Brooklyn, New York
With their reputation being the only exclusively farm-to-table coffee roaster in the world, this place truly lives up to its name. All its raw beans arrive by FedEx straight from Colombia, just 10 days after being picked, which makes for some of the freshest coffee around. Better yet, they work directly with the coffee growers and follow fair trade guidelines as well as establish social and environmental programs. This is a must see while you pay a visit to the city that never sleeps.
Palm Vaults Coffee – London, England
If ever there was a place curated specifically for your Instagram feed or your Snapchat stories, this place would be it. Different from other coffee shops, this wildly attractive independent café is filled with beauty and a high dose of pink spread throughout the decor. With colourful plant based menu as well as a rainbow latte selection, your eyes and your palette will go into overdrive. Get your camera and cellphone ready when you visit here, it is a visual feast.
Palmenhaus – Vienna, Austria
Also known as “The Glasshouse”, this former a green house is now beautifully converted into a upscale café and dining room. Originally built in 1823, this place is not only stunning, but also filled with charm and history. What is truly breathtaking at this café is the location facing a peaceful park and the indoor greenery. Staying true to its roots, the inside is filled with floor to ceiling high plant & fauna. Comparatively to the smaller independent cafes listed above, this one is on a more grandiose scale, but oh so fitting to the city it’s in.
ST. Ali Coffee Roasters – Melbourne, Australia
If you are a coffee snob, Melbourne is the city you want to visit. This place does not disappoint with its coffee selection. In fact, coffee is serious game here and baristas are treated as Olympic gold champions in some shops. With that in mind, Melbourne is also the culture hub of Australia so each coffee shop not only dish out a steady stream of top notch java, but also a consistently cool vibe. St. Ali is no exception. An artisanal coffee shop built within an old warehouse with a mish mash of vintage furniture is what you should expect here. Bring your appetite here too, they have a great selection of meals to enjoy which you can top off with a coffee of course.
TOMMY café – Montreal, Canada
To round out our top selections of coffee shops we enjoyed and highly recommend is one of our hometown boys. Located in the Old Port of Montreal is this laid back neighbourhood café that is designed to wow. From its edible chocolate coated waffle espresso shot glass to its eye catching vine chandelier, every detail was thoughtfully curated to make your coffee experience grandiose and very unforgettable.
Coffee is one of those items you can find in any part of the world. Not only is it a morning booster but it has grown into a culture and one that is transcendent of borders. We hope you get to enjoy a great brew wherever you go and hope that these suggestions might be a fun way to start in a new city.
Written by Lucy Shih, social entrepreneur and founder of of Woven by Wander.
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