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Best coffee for tired dads in Key West

2 curated specialty roasters in Key West, 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 Key West coffee guide

2 top specialty coffee roasters in key west, US, ranked by nri.

  1. 1

    baby's coffee

    their cuban cortado hits different when you're this close to havana.

    new wave
    See baby's coffee on Not Another Sunday
  2. 2

    doing work coffee shop & roaster

    you're settling in for one of those work sessions where the coffee needs to be serious and the wifi reliable.

    premium
    See doing work coffee shop & roaster on Not Another Sunday

The 5am setup

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    A press by the kettle

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

  3. 3

    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 Key West?

baby's coffee tops our Key West list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 2 curated specialty roasters in the city.

How many specialty coffee roasters are in Key West?

2 curated specialty roasters in Key West 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.