Long before the Seattle-based coffeehouse explosion of the 80s and 90s, there was a coffeehouse explosion in London.

I’ve been digging this contemporary spot that shows the range of coffeehouse styles, from “cool cats” to “university eggheads.”

As I get ready to head back to Oregon for a month this holiday season, I’m looking forward to visiting some of my favorite coffeehouses – especially the ones with friendly baristas and a good cheap cup of drip coffee.