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Bypassing the Coffee Siren

A resource for caffeineaholics.

The "siren" refers to Starbucks's trademark mermaid.

Your favorite locations for outstanding roasted beans or brewed coffee.

National mass market retailers (Starbucks, Timothy's, New World, Au Bon Pain, Dunkin Donuts, Chock Full O' Nuts, etc.) are specifically excluded.

Feel free to include your e-mail address or blog url in the comments section of any pin you add.
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Oren's Daily Roast Lex/79
Oren's Daily Roast
1144 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021, US
From the site: "Since 1986, Oren's Daily Roast has been committed to bringing you the finest coffees. What does this mean? This means that we do not sell the same roasted coffees found getting stale on shelves in gourmet shops, delis, and supermarkets."
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Oren's Daily Roast 1st/81st
Oren's Daily Roast
1574 1st Ave
New York, NY 10028, US
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Juan Valdez Cafe
140 E 57th St
New York, NY 10022, US
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Intelligentsia Coffee
3123 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657, US
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Coffee Company
1639 Lititz Pike/pa-501
Manheim Twp, PA 17601, US
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61 C
Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
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Joe's
E. 13th St
New York, NY
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The Willow House
149 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1212 , USA
(602) 252-0272
From CitySearch:

Downtown artists, wandering bohemians and office workers on lunch breaks frequent it's multi-roomed interior and well-worn outdoor picnic tables. For-sale craft items by local artisans decorate the walls. A full complement of espresso-based drinks are offered along with a teas, brewed coffee, muffins and pastries. Salads and a daily soup selection join prepared-to-order sandwiches served on a choice of breads.
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Counter Culture Cafe
2330 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006, US
(602) 231-0762
A 24-hour coffeeshop with comfy couches and chairs, a room full of books and games, free wi-fi, open-mics, great music, and kick ass lattes. Set in an old house, this coffee house a favorite late night haunt of many phoenix residents, but it is still relatively unheard of, and as such, is usually blissfully not full at 3 am.
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Kiva Han
Pittsburgh, PA
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Kiva Han
Pittsburgh, PA
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Jack's Coffee
New York, NY
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Joe's
New York, NY
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Castro Cheesery
427 Castro Street
San Francisco, California 94114, United States
415- 552-6676 or 888-JAVA-FIX
My best source for coffee. I live in Phoenix and order online. I highly recommend "Morning Rush". It is a house roast and sells for $5.95 a pound.
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Bittersweets
Coffee and vegan treats
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Bushbaby
1197 Fulton St
New York, NY 11216, US
Cozy local coffee house with pleasant staff and vegan treats (among others)
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Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer St
New York, NY 11211, US
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Outpost
1014 Fulton St
New York, NY 11238, US
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The Archive
49 Bogart St
New York, NY 11206, US
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Marquet Patisserie
680 Fulton St
New York, NY 11217, US
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Perks Coffee and Tea
2008 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
(225) 344-7375
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JJ Bean
1904 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V5L, CA
Toll Free 877.433.3723
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Java Island
5830 Pacheco Blvd
Pacheco, CA, USA
925-691-9600
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Renaissance Caffe
5100 Clayton Road
Concord, CA, USA
You gotta love this place! They sued to keep Starbuck out of their shopping center: http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/35802879/concord_ca/renaissance_caffe.html

This is a cute coffee shop, the owners seem to know everyone who walks through their doors...and if they don't know you they are still friendly. Great service! GREAT coffee and espresso.
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Ethical Addictions
, CA
Great Fair Trade Coffee
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Oso Negro
, CA
Awesome Coffee - Roasted in Nelson, BC
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City Dock Coffee
Started in Annapolis as "Seattle Coffee Company" as a hospital kiosk. Name changed later when they acquired City Dock Cafe. Great coffee and the ability to serve yourself and not wait in the line.
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The Mud Room
A small coffee shop that features strong, fair-trade coffee as well as fair-trade beans and some great local food too.
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Just Us! Coffee Roasters
A fair-trade coffee roaster that has a cafe and a coffee museum as well.
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Bean Around the World Coffees
379 - 4th Street
Courtenay, BC V9N 1G8, Canada
250.338.9370
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Casa della panna
The "must" is an italian expresso in the bigger "cappuccino" cup with fresh home-made cream. Famous among students.
Via dei Mille 18
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Saje
Franklin Ave & Park Pl
New York, NY 11238, US
Great atmosphere and decor, opened November 2006, soon to have beer and wine, Franklin Avenue between Prospect Place and Park Place
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OCEAN MARKET
14 Street
Miami Beach, 33139, usa
good cuba coffee
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Bridge Street Cafe
A funky cafe in the heart of Sackville. Great coffee and food as well.
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Whitney Coffee Emporium
The best coffee in Fredericton, available only at the W.W. Boyce Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
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Nicholas Coffee Company
23 Market St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222, US
23 Market Street
Pittsburgh PA 15222
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Schuil Coffee
3679 29th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512, US
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Aroma Roasters
95 5th St
Santa Rosa, CA 95401, US
Nice little cafe trying to be unique. The atmosphere is a little noisy. The do have unique coffees.
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Cosmic Cafe
594 Main St
Placerville, CA 95667, US
Very unique cafe. Just look at the web site. It's an old stone building circa California's gold rush. You can sit in the old gold mind behind the place and kiss your sweetie.