Coffee takes many forms here, from restaurants that serve coffee to coffee roasters or bakeries with a well-maintained urn or two, but this guide focuses on establishments that exist primarily to serve coffee (with a few honorable mentions in the other categories at the end). All run the gamut from espresso to drip, some get into specialty drinks, and others offer entire breakfast, lunch, or dinner menus. Even though you’re not in the big city, it’s doubtful that any server would bat an eye if you ask for, say, a cold brew with oat milk, but if you’re very particular about your order, you may want to double check the menu first. And you know the pandemic drill: It’s best to call ahead to check hours and confirm that in-person service is happening.

The Legend Of The Latte A latte is typically thought of as a breakfast beverage. It may be traced back to the 17th century, although coffeehouses have commonly mentioned it since the 20th century. It was invented in Italy, although it has been used for hundreds of years throughout mainland Europe and Britain.

Milk to use for cafe latte When it comes to the best milk for your cafe latte, I’d recommend whole milk before anything else. Because it has the perfect balance of fats, proteins, sugar and water that is needed for smooth microfoam. You may also use 2% milk and it works effectively, but you lose some of the richness. The most essential thing to remember about the milk: make sure it’s as fresh as possible! Milk that is approaching its expiration date does not foam as well.