There are bars in town that tout the best Guinness...In fact, Guinness sends reps out to test the lines and the taps. They are authorized to remove the beer if it is under par. Too bad coffee shops are not that carefully monitored! I would remove every push-button espresso machine in the city. To think we pay AND TIP upwards of 4-5 bucks for what amounts to an espresso dispenser! That is NOT the case at Stubb's Coffee in North Center. Located just one block south of Martyr's Nightclub and one block north of Trader Joe's, this caffeine haven restores the sense of coffee as art. The vibe is friendly to the point of being like home...only nicer. I drive past 2 Starbucks to get there. Sometimes, I'm forced to stop at Starbucks to pick up a New York Times but I head right out to Stubb's afterwards to read it with a cup of real cappucino ( made with locally brewed, freshly ground, espresso). If you have been wondering why coffee is just a ritual that is on a par with your morning workout and daily grind, try Stubb's to remember what you really LIKE about it. Free Wi Fi, art on the walls, light food available....but the focus is on the real deal.
Pros: Convenient street parking, great service, outstanding coffee, great ambience
Cons: none
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