Any New Yorker who has explored the city’s plethora of coffee shops has undoubtedly encountered a pattern of homogenization.

As a neurosurgeon, Hamza Shaikh handles his share of emergencies. In his new sideline as a coffee shop owner, he faced his first crisis last week. He was alone after hours in Haraz Coffee House, which ...

I recently spent a month sampling cafés to find the best Harvard Square has to offer. Here are my recommendations and ratings ...