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Stovetop Sessions

A bright 20-seater that’s all about coffee, with no espresso machine.

Paul Mathis has devised his own brewing method at Stovetop Sessions.
1 / 3Paul Mathis has devised his own brewing method at Stovetop Sessions.Joe Armao
Owner Paul Mathis.
2 / 3Owner Paul Mathis.Joe Armao
There’s no espresso machine here.
3 / 3There’s no espresso machine here.Joe Armao

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This bright 20-seater is all about the coffee, but there’s no espresso machine. Drinks are brewed in single-cup Bialetti Moka pots or in copper briki, the long-handled pots used for making Greek coffee. There’s a decent toastie menu, and all coffee orders are served with warm milk and a biscuit.

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