There is just something about the holiday season that makes your daily coffee that much better. The leaves start turning, and the wind gets colder, and suddenly every college girl is craving that amazing seasonal drink. The smell of that freshly brewed coffee just sets the mood: your coffee tastes a little sweeter, every pastry feels a little warmer, and every cafĂ© sets you into that holiday spirit. Whether you’re studying for finals or chit-chatting with friends, everyone needs a place that sets a good vibe and gives you a great drink. You can ask my friends; no one loves coffee more than me so to help you live your best winter coffee-girl life, here are my top 10 must-visit cafĂ©s this holiday season near Merrimack College.Â
- Flight Coffee Company, Bedford NHÂ
Flight Coffee Company is a woman-owned cafe with the most amazing cronuts (croissant donuts). As someone who loves a genuinely good brewed coffee, Flight Coffee Co. is easily one of my favorites. It is the perfect place to do some homework or have a cute brunch with friends.Â
My order: Iced Maple Latte
- The Perfect Cup Cafe, Dracut MA
The Perfect Cup Cafe absolutely never misses with its rotating menu of seasonal drinks. It is full of fun flavors and good vibes, and is locally owned by the nicest people! Definitely my go-to place to try a new, fun seasonal drink.
My order: I donât have 1 set drink I order at The Perfect Cup, I always just take a look at their awesome seasonal specials menu and choose from there.Â
- Sunny Cafe, Manchester NH
Sunny Cafe has the cutest vibe and the most amazing drink presentation. If you are someone who loves sweet and flavored coffee, Sunny Cafe is definitely the place for you. With a fun, bubbly atmosphere and creative lattes, it’s the perfect destination for a cozy weekend outing or a well-deserved break from campus life.
My order: Vanilla-Caramel LatteÂ
- Blue Bottle Coffee, Boston MA
Blue Bottle Coffee is my favorite coffee ever. It is the perfect place to stop by and grab an amazing tasting coffee in a cute outfit while strolling through Boston. I give their coffee brews nothing but a 10/10.Â
My order: Iced NOLAÂ
- Farmhouse Roasters, Salem NH
Farmhouse Roasters is the best go-to everyday coffee place around here, in my opinion. It is a local gem for everyone who lives near Salem, NH, and the line is always out the door. It is my go-to place to sit and have a debrief session with my friends and a side of coffee after a night out.
My order: Iced coffee with cookies and cream syrupÂ
- Daily Harvest Cafe, Danvers MA
If youâre looking to stay energized during finals season, this is the place for you. Daily Harvest is trending right now for their buckets of iced coffee with not 1, not 2, but 4 lovely shots of espresso! This is my favorite place to go after my morning weekend shifts at urgent care.Â
My order: ofc the iced coffee bucketÂ
- Tatte Bakery and Cafe, Boston MA
Tatte is perfect for your aesthetic coffee shop Insta pics. It has the cutest clean girl vibe with great pastries and rich espresso. Another go-to stop if you are spending a day with your girlies in Boston.
My order: Iced vanilla latte with an extra espresso shot
- Drop Cafe, Haverhill MA
I discovered Drop Cafe when I was in desperate need of a coffee on my break from work. This is easily the strongest coffee I have ever tried. I felt it all through my veins. Definitely a place for people who love strong coffee, and the owner is so sweet!
My order: Iced cappuccino
- Faz Cafe, Methuen MA
Faz Cafe has the cutest varieties of coffee flavors on its menu. Their coffee presentation and coffee bar have the perfect vibe for a chilly Sunday morning brunch. Their specialty flavors are absolutely perfect for the holiday season.Â
My order: Biscoff Latte
- Flamingos Coffee Bar, Hampton NH
Flamingos Coffee Bar is also a woman-owned business. They give out adorable stickers with every order, and the decor in the cafe is straight out of Pinterest. A great place to grab a coffee at sunset (but bundle up! It is right on the beach).
My order: Cinnamon Toast Crunch LatteÂ