Philadelphia

It's surprisingly quiet inside the cozy harbor of this little gem, despite the traffic whizzing by outside. The Walnut Bridge Coffee House is easy to miss, with only a small flag marking its location. The drinks are reasonably priced, as are the various baked goods, and everything is pretty tasty—but our top recommendation is to try one of the "house specialty" chocolate drinks, hands down. Made with Belgian chocolate, any one of these drinks will make you feel like you're taking a little sip of heaven. Top off your visit with some homemade goodies or grab a sandwich. And before you head back out of the quiet into the noisiness of center city, take a stroll past the wall of the coffee house that doubles as a gift shop, where greeting cards, wrapping paper, and various coffee- and chocolate-related items are available.

Photo:  Michelle Sipics