The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea and Cocoa is a haven for coffee (tea, and cocoa too) lovers. These folks know their stuff. Ask any one of their friendly staff members to help you decide which beans to bring home, or which of their hundreds of teas to order, and you'll get an education that isn't intimidating or brusque. The business roasts all of its beans in-house and also fulfills online and wholesale orders. It's a popular spot for writers, moms and Sony employees. You may see interns ordering a gaggle of coffees from a list on their iPhones but there's a good chance there won't be a laptop in sight (it's a no wifi zone)—it's a refreshing feeling to walk into a coffee shop and see people talking or reading books or writing with actual pens and paper—and it's something the Conservatory wants to, well, conserve.