La Colombe Coffee Roasters

"I've been a fan of theirs forever. I really fell in love with them when I was filming Queer Eye in Philly. They have their beautiful headquarters there in Fishtown. Their cold brew is so nice—it's not too bitter, not too acidic. It's smooth. Monday through Friday, I limit dairy and dairy alternatives, so I have to drink it black. While I love a lot of these Australian coffee shops, some of them tend to go high acidity, high bitterness, and really intense concentrated coffee. I want to be able to sip on it. I want it to be nice and smooth. If I don't chug it too quickly and it warms up, you still want it to be smooth enough, you know? And I feel like La Colombe just hits it out of the park. I've narrowed my cold brew intake down, too. I'm down to between two and three. I used to have five or six a day. Coffee's good for you, but the old heart can't take that much caffeine, you know?" - brennan carley

"Iced coffee? More like iced crack. We’re not scientists but we feel confident in saying this is the strongest iced coffee that has ever existed. Ever. La Colombe adds an extra shot of espresso in every coffee they serve, so with your cup of coffee comes the most productive day you’ve ever had. Love it. Need it. And with almond croissant on the side." - The Charles

"With cafés in four major cities, La Colombe is looking to build a little empire—which makes total sense. The in-house beans are some of New York City's best, and the café itself is serene and beautiful. Locations vary in size (some have tables where you could totally pull out a laptop), and you can usually find a place to at least perch for a bit. This outpost is the most spacious; it's good for writing or reading but doesn't offer Wi-Fi."

"With cafés in four major cities, La Colombe is looking to build a little empire—which makes total sense. The in-house beans are some of New York City's best, and the café itself is serene and beautiful. Locations vary in size (some have tables where you could totally pull out a laptop), and you can usually find a place to at least perch for a bit. This outpost is the most spacious; it's good for writing or reading but doesn't offer Wi-Fi."

"La Colombe, Tribeca by The Charles. Iced coffee? More like iced crack. We’re not scientists but we feel confident in saying this is the strongest iced coffee that has ever existed. Ever. La Colombe adds an extra shot of espresso in every coffee they serve, so with your cup of coffee comes the most productive day you’ve ever had. Love it. Need it. And with almond croissant on the side."