Owners Francois and Fatuma Tuyishime recently opened this cheery little coffee shop in Somerville’s Teele Square with a focus on exclusively Rwandan coffee growers. Francois is from southwestern Rwanda, where his family grows coffee crops, and the couple’s knowledge of the region’s coffee industry comes through in each expertly brewed cup.

You’ve likely seen Broadsheet’s coffees on restaurant menus all around town, but the roastery also maintains its own sunny little cafe on Kirkland Street, right on the border between Cambridge and Somerville. Cozy up with a cup of top-notch coffee at the shop, and then grab a freshly roasted bag of beans for home brewing, too.

Passing through the Lechmere area and craving a waffle and caffeine? Curio’s got you. Keep an eye out for the ever-changing waffle specials.

Vietnamese cafe Cicada (Eater’s best new cafe of 2021), is the place to go to unplug, sip a sea salt-topped coffee sweetened with condensed milk, and eat noodle salad or banh mi, perhaps with a funky glass of wine on the side. Definitely try to grab a seat in the beautiful garden hidden out back.

Nestled within the collection of small businesses at the Charles River Speedway, this tiny nook of a coffee shop is a welcome addition to Boston’s cafe scene. Come for the expertly prepared drinks — with coffee sourced from Portland-based Speckled Ax — in a cozy, unpretentious space. Be sure to order one of the delicious sweet or savory toasts with your beverage; it’ll make you rethink the possibilities of the humble snack.

This Japanese coffee roaster and shop elevates the casual morning cup into an artful experience. Go classic with a rich and fruity house blend, which is brewed using beans from Brazil, Guatemala, and Ethiopia, plus the usual espresso-based favorites. Or explore seasonal sips, like the vanilla lavender latte with house-made sauce using real lavender and vanilla beans, and a salty-sweet latte that’s infused with maple syrup and topped with vegan bacon salt. Non-espresso drinks lean delightfully unusual. Take the Houjicha latte, which is made with roasted green tea powder for an earthy, caramel-forward kick. The foam art atop each latte is a perfect finishing touch, too.

George Howell’s swanky location in downtown Boston’s Godfrey Hotel is a European-style espresso bar with quick-serve coffee and a range of espresso beverages; be sure to check out the creative seasonal specials that are almost cocktail-like in their intricacy.

Gracenote’s nook in the Leather District is tiny — don’t expect to open a laptop and park it here for hours — but it is friendly and warm and customers can reliably count on a great cup of coffee every morning. Find a second location in downtown Boston food hall High Street Place.

A bit hidden from the bustling Washington Street in Brookline Village, Brothers & Sisters Co. is home to not only coffee drinks and tasty sandwiches, but also Jamie’s Ice Cream Co., another addition to owner Jamie Siracusa’s business ventures. The space is cozy and inviting, emanating a quintessential neighborhood cafe vibe with exposed brick walls, cushiony seating, and wooden tables and chairs.

This cafe attached to a renowned motorcycle restoration shop is absolutely as cool as it sounds. Settle in with a cup of coffee (they stock Broadsheet), a square of flaky, sweet baklava, and watch the experts at work through a gigantic back window overlooking the shop.

While the first Dorchester location of this cult-favorite coffee shop is in flux — it closed in the fall and maybe will reopen this spring after renovations, or in a new location all together — head to its new location within B/SPOKE seven days a week for specialty coffees. The dark and stormy is a must-try, which sees nitro cold brew layered with chilled Vietnamese coffee and topped with sea-salt cream. Keep things simple with your favorite espresso drinks, while smoothies (like the six one seven, which mixes cold brew, banana, and peanut butter powder) help refuel after a workout. Check out the fridge for overnight oats and other snacks, too.