ILSE Coffee

ILSE Coffee on Railroad Street in Canaan is small and hands-on, and the barista may have been roasting in back earlier that day. They light-roast specialty coffee. It's warm and cozy, good for a book or a laptop, and Berkshires travelers often stop in.

The espresso rotates based on what's tasting best. Try a cappuccino on the current single origin, Kenyan espresso or Ethiopian filter. Bags come with cards listing tasting notes, elevation, harvest date and farm. The Colombian Pink Bourbon is a popular one. Bagels come from Board Man Bagels. Try the rosemary with cream cheese and chili crisp. They offer subscriptions.