When traveling many of us get our coffee from the complimentary breakfast at hotels or inns or we stop at chains, but visiting local coffee shops can make your trip even better. Whether you’re a coffee lover or not, coffee shops allow you to see a city in a new way while getting a bite to eat and drink. Here’s why local coffee shops should be on your travel itinerary.
Start Your Day Off Right
Take a trip to a neighborhood coffee shop and see how the locals enjoy their brew. You’ll get a sense of how locals start their day as well as a great beginning to your busy day full of sightseeing.
Feel for the Destination
Connect with the baristas and ask them for restaurants and bars to visit. This way you’ll get a feel for the spots that aren’t touristy and that are loved by locals.
Discover a New Neighborhood
Visiting a local coffee shop gives you a great excuse to check out a neighborhood you might have not explored. After all, you’re already there.
Find Unique Souvenirs
When traveling you always have a list of people you need to get gifts for and local coffee shops are an amazing place to find gifts for coffee lovers. Between beans from local roasters to totes and mugs, you’ll have unique souvenirs to choose between that you wouldn’t find at gift shops.