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t’s a reflective time of year, the perfect moment to relax over coffee without being stressed out by a looming snowstorm and before the pressure starts to go outside and take advantage of the brief period of decent weather we call spring. So take advantage—not in some cookie-cutter chain based somewhere else, but at a local independent coffee shop, with exotic brews, interesting food, great vibes, friendly service, even free WiFi. Yeah, places like this are getting harder to find. But isn’t that why you’re here? Here's our guide to 26 secret coffee shops worth seeking out.
Shhhh! Or are they? The number of coffee shops in America has increased from 15,000 to 50,000 in just the last five years, according to the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Of course, that doesn’t mean they’re all good …