The Flats BKSpeed Coffee at 308 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, New York.

When you stumble out of your apartment, bleary-eyed and spinning from lack of sleep- stumbling to the M train, you pass this technicolor door and a mural that simply says "coffee." Intrigued, you push through the door into a finely appointed room, espresso machine firing and steaming, you know salvation is close. The Flats makes some fine espresso drinks and serves them up with delicious pastries, avocado toast, and breakfast burritos. The staff is truly helpful and nice, too, which is great when you haven't had your coffee yet.