The rushed business traveler rarely has to worry about where to find a cup of coffee. That's because Starbucks is now ever-present in most cities. Add to the mix thousands of McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts locations now serving improved brews and the options are endless. What's more difficult to find is the unique cup: the single-origin espresso or freshly roasted French press. Even though Starbucks (nasdaq: SBUX - news - people ), in its fight to retain customers, today unveiled a new brewing strategy and an inaugural blend called Pike Place Roast, most coffee snobs argue that the best java is found at small cafes where each cup is painstakingly crafted. Often tucked away in neighborhoods outside of a city's financial district, these shops can be difficult to get to for a business traveler, but aficionados say it's a worthwhile trip.

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