Mallory Orr is the owner of Mercies Coffee in Madison, WI. 13 years ago she started a job as a barista, and from that moment on she knew coffee would be in her world for the rest of her life. She is also passionate about fighting human trafficking, so she meshed her two passions (coffee and fighting human trafficking) together to create Mercies Coffee.

Looking for other shops to visit around Wisconsin? These are the shops recommended by Mallory:

Ancora Cafe and Bakery in Madison, WI

Bella Goose Coffee and Roastery in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Colectivo Coffee in Grafton, Shorewood, Mequon, Milwaukee, and Wauwatosa, WI

True Coffee Roasters in Monona, WI

Wonderstate Coffee Roasters in Madison and Viroqua, WI

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states. If you have questions you want to be answered for the recap episode of this series, send us your ideas at baristatalkshow@gmail.com before 12/20/2022.

Jennifer Demetrio is the co-owner of Cafe Kindred in Falls Church, Virginia. She started out her career working in the food industry and found herself putting together coffee from her favorite shops and a baked good from a bakery to make the ideal pairing. But, she struggled to find a place offering both excellent food and coffee. So, she started Cafe Kindred with her husband.

They source their coffee beans from Vigilante Coffee Company (listen to their story in episode 32 representing Maryland’s coffee).

Looking for other shops to visit around Virginia? These are the shops recommended by Jennifer:

Beanetics Coffee Roasters in Annandale, VA

Goosecup in Leesburg, VA

King Street Coffee in Leesburg, VA

Rare Bird Coffee Roasters in Falls Church, VA

SideBar in Leesburg, VA

Weird Brothers Coffee in Herndon, VA

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states. If you have questions you want answered for the recap episode of this series, send us your ideas at baristatalkshow@gmail.com.

Corey DiMario is the owner of Patio Coffee in Brattleboro, VT. Corey started out his coffee journey as a hobby coffee drinker while touring with his band as an upright bass player. He decided to take the leap and build his own coffee cart and open his business in 2019 right across from a stunning view in Vermont. He gets to pull in his skills as a musician to hone his craft, pay close attention to detail and perform the art of making coffee for his customers.

Looking for other shops to visit around Vermont? These are the shops recommended by Corey:

Carrier Roasting Co. in Northfield, VT

Duchess Coffee in Brattleboro, VT

MiddleState Coffee in Denver, CO

The Soda Plant in Burlington, VT

1a Coffee Roasters in Wilmington, VT

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at baristatalkshow@gmail.com.