Can anyone suggest a good place for a leisurely expresso and pastries on a Sunday morning? After being trapped in hotel heck, my wife and I have a car and time for a morning excursion before our flight leaves in the afternoon.... (6 replies, last updated by YourPalWill May 2, 2005)

Try the Garden Bakery for morning coffee. Truly amazing baked goods, charming owner and good coffee too. Here’s my recent post Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/88581#487836 (5 replies, last updated by Steve G January 18, 2006)

We will be staying at the Luxor later this month and I am looking for a good place to get morning coffee and pastries (I know there is nothing good at the Luxor). The coffee and pastry shops can be 2 different places. I am... (3 replies, last updated by Bob Brooks June 9, 2005)

traditional coffee cakes too, as long as they’re not too complicated. Any recipe suggestions appreciated! Here’s one I found adapted from Ina Garten. Any others?... (18 replies, last updated by buttertart August 5, 2009)

I love a cup of grain coffee with my lunches at Angelica or Candle Cafe ... I’ve started craving it with breakfast, now. But the restaurants that I’ve had it at all open around noon, and I definitely wake up before... (0 replies, last updated by Tara J. March 9, 2005)

Here us another recommendation – try a Gibralter at Blue Bottle. And their iced-coffee is cold-brewed, & good on hot days. (3 replies, last updated by neu August 13, 2009)

Thank you for the responses. One morning we went to Hygge — coffee was unexceptional but I loved the pastries. Kringle was very sweet yet still a good balance of eggy custard, marzipan, and delicate pastry dough. Almond... (10 replies, last updated by david kaplan August 25, 2009)

Meeting a friend at 6:30 – 7:00 am next Wed morning before we get on a go train. We are both really big fans of ( Manic ) although we need to stick close to Station. Any great coffee places nearby? Thank you, Porto (4 replies, last updated by Porto September 5, 2008)

Seeking a spot on Upper Westside for early morning (8am) coffee and bloody mary’s for a weekday meet. Some privacy for intimate conversation but some atmosphere and activity too. Light food might help. Need tips soon.... (2 replies, last updated by jenny August 18, 2003)

I’ve just started doing an early-morning volunteer reading program at PS 39 in park slope, on 6th Ave at 7th St. Any recc’s for good coffee and/or breakfast places around there? Would need a place open by 7am. Thanks! (16 replies, last updated by Michelle October 15, 2004)

As a dedicated caffeinaholic, I really would like my cup of joe tomorrow morning before heading down to spend the day with family. Is anyplace in the East Bay open? The former Royal, now Cole’s Coffee, in Rockridge, used to... (4 replies, last updated by Dybbster December 26, 2005)

Staying 1 night outside Portland on way to Acadia. Anyplace open Sunday mornings for a “continental” type breakfast? I assume Sunday is going to be a bit of a problem. (2 replies, last updated by Liz K September 8, 2003)

Depending on how you wake up in the morning, you may not be in the mood when the owner at Five Corners puts aside the last scone for the woman behind you in line dressed in the linen burqa favored by dowdy Williamstown women. And... (0 replies, last updated by Fortuna June 9, 2002)

It’s obvious to me that none of these chain coffee places make even half-decent muffins. Starbucks, well, you know- tastes a week old and mass-produced. Cosi, seem to only have them on occasion and when they do, nothing... (3 replies, last updated by Lill January 8, 2004)

Am looking to pick up some pastries/bagels and coffee for an early morning (7am) office meeting near Koreatown. Besides Starbucks, any places with tasty muffins/scones/danishes what have you and coffee to-go (for about 10 people)... (2 replies, last updated by food good September 16, 2005)