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The Best Coffee in the Burbs

Three towns in, zero bad cups. Here’s where we actually get coffee.

Every town says it has a good coffee shop. These are the ones we drive to from the next town over. Tested repeatedly, strictly for research purposes.

1

Nonno's Italian Coffee Parlor

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Nonno's Italian Coffee Parlor

The espresso benchmark for Bucks County. Stand at the counter, drink it fast, pretend you’re near Naples.

6 W State St, Doylestown, PA 18901

2

Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery

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Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery

Phoenixville’s best coffee-to-atmosphere ratio, and the only stop on this list where you can stay for a show.

203 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA 19460

3

Weavers Way Co-op

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Weavers Way Co-op

The wildcard. The co-op’s café counter quietly pours one of Ambler’s best quick cups, and you can grab local eggs on the way out.

217 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002