Americano, latte, black, or with so much cream, it’s almost milk — there are a million ways to drink a cup of coffee, and all of them are *chef’s kiss.* With the number of customizations available, it's no wonder that the world drinks 2.25 billion cups of coffee in just a single day!
But the best part of being a coffee enthusiast is that your daily fix can be supplied anywhere your healthcare travel career takes you. No matter how many espresso shots you want, what kind of milk you desire, or the time of day you need a boost, each coffee shop around the world offers something unique.
As a healthcare traveler, switching up your coffee routine may be daunting, but it’s truly a new adventure to find something special. Everyone deserves to find their perfect cup of joy, so we’ve compiled the best coffee shops in the country to help you find yours!
The Best Coffee Shops in the U.S.: A Guide for Healthcare Travelers
Tim is Making Great Coffee
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☕️ San Juan Capistrano, CA
☕️ Quirky, eccentric, warm, friendly
In the heart of San Juan Capistrano, Business Owner Tim crafts perfect cups of coffee every day. So much so that his coffee shop is named Tim is Making Great Coffee. His secret to the best coffee? Using only USDA Certified Organic Coffee. That means there are no pesticides or harmful ingredients in his coffee, ensuring high-quality in every brew.
As a healthcare professional, putting real ingredients in your body is always top of mind, and coffee is no different. Tim is Making Great Coffee is the perfect shop to grab your pre-shift pick-me-up without sacrificing your health goals.
Quality is in everything at Tim’s coffee shop, and this includes his extensive Bob Ross collection. Travelers can stop by and visit his shrine of all things Bob Ross, as well as relax with his episodes always on T.V. Nothing sounds better than unwinding to Bob Ross painting with a cup of coffee in hand.
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Slow & Steady Coffee
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☕️Dallas, TX
☕️Outdoorsy, modern, inviting, inspiring
In the middle of summer, the worst place to be is inside — watching the beautiful weather go by from a window versus recharging outside can make a huge difference in your mood and mental health.
Slow & Steady Coffee's outdoor seating area provides a great location for nature fans who can never get enough sun! With a homey atmosphere, Slow & Steady Coffee takes you right into their backyard filled with plenty of seating options to focus on work or sit with friends, including your furry ones who get a free pup cup. Plus, you can enjoy an intense ping pong tournament while you’re here. Coming from a long day of work, this coffee shop is a fantastic place to sit on the patio and reset before the next day.
CUPPi COFFEE
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☕️ Bristow, VA
☕️Aesthetic, adorable, relaxing, sunny
No matter how much coffee you drink before your shift, you’ll never be fully fueled without some food in your system. Luckily, CUPPi COFFEE in Bristow, Virginia provides both!
From espresso to teas to sandwiches and pastries, CUPPi COFFEE's menu features it all. Every food and drink item served is fully customizable, so you can have your order just the way you like every time.
As if they couldn’t get any cuter, their adorable koala logo represents their “koality” ingredients, and they aren’t lying. Their Yelp reviews rave about their baked goods and amazing outdoor environment, earning them a 4.7-star rating. At this coffee shop, your pre-shift meal has never tasted better!
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Valor Coffee
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☕️ Dunwoody, GA
☕️ Lively, welcoming, bright, vibrant
Every day is a party at Valor Coffee! This coffee shop can only be described as fun — peep the disco ball in the middle of the ceiling!
From vibrant accents on the tile, to colorful cups of brewed coffee, this shop is the place to be before a day of work. Pump yourself up with a cup of coffee and a chat with one of their very personable staff. Valor Coffee even caters to different themes and holidays depending on the time of year, making every day a new experience.
Valor Coffee resides in Dunwoody, Georgia which is less than a half hour away from downtown Atlanta. Whether you're staffed in or around downtown Atlanta, Valor Coffee is a wonderful spot to grab a cup of coffee on your way there.
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First Village Coffee
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☕️ Ossining, NY
☕️ Floral, cozy, comfortable, engaging
At first glance, First Village Coffee is exactly what you'd expect inside and out. The pastel green entrance surrounded by flowers perfectly matches the vibey, soft interior of the shop.
Inside First Village Coffee, you can find a local art exhibition, a turntable full of songs, and their signature recipes — all giving the same homey feel that their exterior promotes.
This coffee shop is the ideal place to unwind with music and drink a delicious cup of coffee after work. They even have special events if you’re looking for an after-work activity to take part in. Let First Village Coffee welcome you into their soft and comforting arms the next time you’re in New York.
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Complimentary Cafe
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☕️ Skokie, Illinois
☕️ Playful, sweet, whimsical, wholesome
I don’t know about you, but getting compliments from a barista is one of the best feelings in the world. Complimentary Cafe is the best place to get hyped up before your shift with compliments written on every coffee cup! Not only do their compliments rock, but so does their coffee! Here, you can find unique pairings such as a honey blackseed latte or a vanilla cardamom turmeric latte.
Located in the city of Skokie, Complimentary Cafe happens to be less than a 20-minute drive from Lake Michigan. This coffee shop also has a second location in Warrenville, so no matter where you're staffed, a shop is likely close!
It’s hard to believe that a cup of coffee can get more joyful than it already is, but Complimentary Coffee defies all odds with their encouraging messages and wholesome baristas.
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The last thing you want to worry about as a traveling healthcare professional is how you’re going to fuel your next shift. We know coffee isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to your caffeine needs, and we’re happy to recommend you to just the right place!
The U.S. is home to clean ingredient coffee shops, coffee shops that feel like a party every day, and even coffee shops making the most obscure concoctions. Anything and everything you can think of in the coffee world is out there, you just have to find it.
