Acme Coffee Roasting Co.
485-B Palm Ave., Seaside
393-9113, www.acmecoffeeroasting.com
For some, a cup of coffee is a simple, thoughtless task imbibed in the morning to wake up, but Acme Coffee in Seaside takes a more detailed, careful and tasty look at liquid caffeine. Their walk-up cafe in Seaside offers four bean blends, one espresso bean and a decaf option, as well as four single-origin beans from all over the world that change with the seasons and all are available in their drip bar. Discounts for bringing your own cup as well. This place is an institution. Without it, scores of locals would be lost.