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Best coffee for tired dads in Baltimore

5 curated specialty roasters in Baltimore, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.

A tired dad holding his daughter at the counter of an independent coffee roastery, for the Baltimore coffee guide

5 top specialty coffee roasters in baltimore, US, ranked by nri.

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    spoons

    you need somewhere to disappear for a few hours with your laptop and a good book.

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    vent coffee roasters

    vent coffee roasters understands that roasting isn't optional.

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  3. 3

    onedo coffee roasters

    baltimore's coffee scene keeps growing, but the real test isn't how many shops open.

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  4. 4

    gracefully coffee roasters, inc.

    their single-origin pour-over selections rotate frequently enough that you'll find something new each visit.

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  5. 5

    brewing good coffee company

    baltimore's coffee scene has grown into something worth paying attention to.

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The 5am setup

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    Whole beans from the list above

    Grind them per cup. Beans are best within a few weeks of roasting, so buy small bags and buy them often.

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    A press by the kettle

    An AeroPress or a pour-over cone takes two minutes and leaves nothing to descale.

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    Set it up at bedtime

    Fill the grinder and put the mug out the night before. At 5am the only job left is boiling the kettle.

Questions, answered

Where is the best coffee in Baltimore?

spoons tops our Baltimore list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 5 curated specialty roasters in the city.

How many specialty coffee roasters are in Baltimore?

5 curated specialty roasters in Baltimore make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.

What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?

Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.

Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.