Special Report

Best Coffee Cities in America

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20. New York, New York
> Overall score: 50.4

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19. Irvine, California
> Overall score: 50.5

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18. Washington, DC
> Overall score: 50.7

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17. Jersey City, New Jersey
> Overall score: 51.1

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16. Oakland, California
> Overall score: 51.5

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