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No. 1: Seattle
It may be home to Starbucks, but coffee lovers will find more than that familiar logo in Washington’s metropolis -- look for indie coffeehouses and espresso shacks everywhere. (iStock)
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No. 2: Portland, Oregon
In this health-conscious and socially aware city, independent coffeeshops tell you exactly where the beans came from -- one co-op even lets you pay whatever you deem fair. (iStock)
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No. 3: San Francisco
Coffee lovers with well-developed palates crowd the Bay Area: Big chain Peet’s started in nearby Berkeley, while Caffe Trieste and Steps of Rome in North Beach appeal to old-school types. (iStock)
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No. 4: Providence, Rhode Island
This capital city claims to be the birthplace of coffee syrup. It is also home to mom-and-pop-style cafés -- like the legendary Coffee Exchange -- as well as, reportedly, the most Dunkin’ Donuts branches per capita in America. (Wendy Ball and Dara Albanese)
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No. 5: New York City
Coffee offerings here range in style: sleek, stand-up espresso bars; Old World cafés in Greenwich Village; and classic blue-and-white Greek-style cups from convenience-store bodegas. No wonder the Big Apple never sleeps. (Kelly Bazely)
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