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The 4 Worth Knowing

Four coffee businesses reviewed by hand — ranked, with the reason each one earned its place.

  1. 01

    Copper Kettle Coffee

    Pasadena

    A neighbourhood café pulling shots on a lovingly maintained 1978 lever machine.

    A 1978 lever machine, kept honest daily.

  2. 02

    Golden Hour Roasters

    Santa Cruz

    Single-origin lots roasted in a converted rail depot; the washed Ethiopias are the reason to come.

    The washed Ethiopias alone justify the drive.

  3. 03

    Morning Bell Café

    San Diego

    Sunrise-to-noon café with a rotating guest-roaster bar.

    The rotating guest-roaster bar keeps it fresh.

  4. 04

    Slow Bloom Brew Lab

    Oakland

    Pour-over gear, grinder tune-ups, and Saturday brewing classes.

    Saturday brewing classes worth the alarm.