Midtown Cafe At The Beacon

you're on elm street in manchester, nh, which cuts through a city that's been quietly doing its own thing for decades, not trying to impress anyone in particular. midtown cafe at the beacon sits at 814, and if you've spent any time in this part of downtown, you probably already know it. the locals have made up their minds, and the reputation holds. what that means practically is a place where specialty coffee gets taken seriously without the performance that sometimes follows it around. you don't need to know the menu before you walk in. morning hours on elm street move fast, and a well-pulled shot of espresso here is a reasonable way to start them.