Cafe Fixe

Cafe Fixe in Washington Square gives coffee its own detailed menu. Alongside espresso drinks, it offers brewed coffee made with a FETCO brewer and individually prepared cups using an Abid Clever Dripper. Its espresso selection includes Barrington Gold and a rotating option, so there is something specific to ask about if you like comparing beans and brewing methods.

Tea has a separate menu, making this a workable stop even when your coffee-drinking companion is the reason you came. The cafe is at 1642 Beacon Street and opens early, with later starts on weekends. Pick the preparation that suits the kind of cup you want rather than assuming everything is the same coffee in a different size. For the changing espresso, ask what is being served that day.