Sophisticated pick-me-up's
Black Eye Coffee Shop
Why locals love it
In an old brick building with an interior done up like an unusually comfortable chemistry lab, Black Eye uses a minimalist setup for handcrafting individual cups of coffee (called a pour-over station) to satiate true aficionados.
Why you should visit it
If you love coffee but can't say why, this is an ideal place to learn more about the stuff. With a rotating selection of four beans, you can experiment and taste the subtleties of each. Also one of the java-Jedi owners is often present and happy to discuss the merits of fair-trade beans, elevation brewing and the many shortcomings of Starbucks.
Special tip
If coffee isn't your bag the space is still great -one wall opens almost entirely to the street- and their freshly pressed juices are delicious.
Mon-Fr: 07:00-18:00
Sa-Su: 08:00-18:00