A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems. ~ Alfred Renyi

Located in the Highland Park neighborhood, Quixotic Coffee stands out as a charming, independently owned coffee shop. When you step inside, you’re greeted by conversations and bouts of laughter; the place always seems busy, which fits well with its neighborly aura.

Quixotic delivers high-quality hand-crafted beverages, made with local ingredients and local character. It is the only coffee shop anywhere I’ve been to that serves macchiato (caffè macchiato or espresso macchiato is a shot of espresso topped with frothed milk) the proper way (my way: only one shot of espresso and bubbly water on the side 💙).

I also like Quixotic’s scones because they’re not sugary like so many places I’ve been to. Take note of that, sweet tooth Starbucks goers!

Quixotic has been one of my favorites for years.