Lafayette Coffee

“This Lafayette gem pulls you in with its inviting outdoor seating and genuinely warm staff, making it easy to settle in for hours with your laptop or a long breakfast. The coffee here is serious enough to inspire daily devotion, and while the food can be hit-or-miss (some swear by the tacos and empanadas, others dock points for pricing and ingredient freshness), the whole vibe—casual, friendly, and built for lingering—keeps people coming back to their morning ritual.”

“Sideboard is a beloved neighborhood gathering spot where the real magic happens in the atmosphere rather than just the cup—reviewers rave about the warm, welcoming vibes both inside and on the sprawling veranda, making it the perfect post-walk destination after Lafayette Reservoir. Their house-made pastries (French morning muffins, blackberry lemon varieties) and thoughtful food menu compete for attention with an genuinely excellent hot chocolate that keeps regulars coming back, even if the sandwiches sometimes play second fiddle to the cozy, rough-around-the-edges charm of the space itself.”