Identity Coffee Co. - Taunton, MA

Identity Coffee Co. on Main Street in Taunton roasts its own coffee, but it's really set up as a community room. There's a pool table and board games upstairs, a church gathering on Sunday mornings from 10 to noon, and family jazz nights on the calendar. Plenty of locals call it the top spot in town.

The space is huge and full of natural light, with sofas, comfy chairs, work tables and fast wifi. If you want to spend a few hours somewhere, it's built for that. The baristas get to know regulars' faces.

The menu leans toward flavored lattes: iced cinnamon, caramel, mocha, and maple cold foam drinks. Get a cappuccino if you want to taste the house roast on its own. Bagels are a dependable add-on. When the room's full, drinks can take a while, so it suits a slow morning better than a quick stop.