YellowSun Coffee: Cafe, Brooklyn, NYC

This specialty roaster focuses on small-batch sourcing, packaging their beans for the bar and direct shipping. The menu features a rotating lineup of beans from regions like El Salvador and Yemen, often accompanied by educational espresso presentations complete with tasting notes. Behind the counter, baristas whip up specialty drinks like cardamom and lavender lattes alongside a pastry selection that includes at least one vegan option. The room tends to fill with laptop-bound locals, creating a focused, quiet working environment where finding an open seat is sometimes a matter of timing.