"This casual, cheerful shop is located in Chinatown, which makes it a convenient point of departure for visiting many of the city's museums, sporting arenas, and other attractions. You won't find much in the way of delicate pastries, or artisanal sandwiches—if you need real food, look elsewhere—but they have siphon-brewed Kyoto cold brew for under $5, and that's plenty good enough for us. By the way, a good cup of joe isn't all this place does right: At night, it becomes a chic cocktail bar." - Laura Ratliff