There’s no place better to shop for the holidays than Bronxville, New York, but as the air gets colder, outdoor shopping gets a bit tougher. Slave to the Grind is the perfect place to stop when the wind starts to get to you. Located at 58 Pondfield Road, Slave to the Grind, or “Slave” as it has come to be called, offers hot chocolate, tea, lattes, and, of course, eight different types of “serve-yourself” brewed coffee. The 22-year-old shop has plenty of tables to enjoy your cup, and the atmosphere is perfect for getting work done. You can’t go wrong with a cup of hazelnut coffee with a splash of milk, but if you’re in the mood for a treat, the s’mores hot chocolate is a fan favorite.

Forget about the Starbucks across the street; Oren’s Daily Roast is open across Manhattan for good. Opened in 1986 in New York City, Oren’s has built up a strong fan base thanks to its potent, delicious home-roasted beans. The care with which the coffee is made is present in every sip. Though the locations themselves are small, they provide a perfect place to sit and talk with a friend or relax and read a book. If you want to steer clear of coffee, their house chai tea blend is incredibly flavorful and hits the spot.

With nine locations scattered around the city, Joe Coffee is definitely the perfect place to grab a cup. Founded in 2003, Joe’s specializes in providing unique, high quality coffee to customers all over Manhattan at a reasonable price. Two years ago, Joe’s launched their own roasting operations in Brooklyn. If you’re looking for a gift for your favorite coffee lover, Joe’s offers gift cards, coffee subscriptions, and various classes and workshops. Joe’s relaxed ambiance combined with the delicious food and coffee makes for a consistently great experience. Be sure to buy enough of their flavorful lattés to get yourself a Joe’s loyalty card.

Coffee Labs, on Main Street in Tarrytown, has become a staple of Hackley student life. Mike Love, a classically trained chef and professional coffee roaster, and his wife Alicia, own  the small, independent coffee shop. It is Zagat rated, consistently wins the Best in Westchester title, and received the Best Espresso Award in 2013. Coffee Labs roasts its own beans from all around the world, boasting special blends from Africa, the Pacific Rim, South America, and Central America. On top of the delicious coffee, each weekend there are live performances by local musicians. If you find yourself craving some of their house-roasted beans at home, the shop sells coffee by the pound in-store and online. Their website even has a detailed brewing guide to help you acheive their immaculate taste at home. Coffee Labs is known for their amazing assortment, but if you can only try just one, the Americano is top notch.