In Shelburne Falls, MA just off the Mohawk Trail is one of the coziest places to stop for a coffee break I’ve ever encountered.

See?  Cozy, like stepping into someone’s living room.  I’ve now been to Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters twice and each time has been more of a pit-stop than anything else but I do like to take a peak around the corner from the main counter and enjoy the serenity, if only for a few seconds.  There are plenty of places to sit and rest, and the room is filled with community fliers and local charm.   Here’s the best part, though -

The breakfast goodies are way, way better than they have to be.  On the left is a delicious almond something I picked up which was great.  Sweet, but not overpowering and cooked perfectly, so the outside was light and flaky with a dense, buttery, undercooked center.  On the right is a chocolate croissant, which was also nice and flaky, and the gooey chocolate center was surprisingly dark and boldly flavored.  I personally am not the biggest coffee drinker in the world but everyone else in the car reported that everything was very good.  We’ll be back!