One local gem to add to your bucket list is the Swamp Rabbit Cafe. This organic cafe/farmers market serves delicious local coffee and makes their own pastries. Their daily homemade breads are delicious too – try the Stecca! They also offer a large patio which you can enjoy during the milder months. As far as pastries go, their croissants, vegan donuts, and blueberry slab pie are all worth a try!

Vegan donut at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe in Greenville, South Carolina
A strawberry vegan donut and cinnamon roll

If you happen to be visiting in the fall, do try the amazing Pumpkin Spice Latte made using real pumpkin. It truly is incredible.

Pumpkin Spice Latte at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe in Greenville, South Carolina
Pumpkin Spice Latte time!

Location: 205 Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville, SC 29611

What’s nearby?: Conveniently, this coffeeshop is located adjacent to the Swamp Rabbit trail, a popular paved biking trail that runs a scenic 22 mile course. From here, you can easily bike into beautiful downtown Greenville.

Swamp Rabbit bike trail in Greenville, South Carolina
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NU Cafe (Worcester, Massachusetts)

NU Cafe in Worcester, Massachusetts

NU Cafe is a cozy little casual eatery and coffee bar in Worcester, the 2nd largest city in the state. The cozy ambiance makes NU a great place to relax, sip a steaming hot espresso, and/or enjoy a light healthy meal. The NU in the name stands for nude, as in free from processed junk. NU Cafe serves organic, fair trade coffee and fresh produce for smoothies and salads.

A delcious dark roast blend with a muffin at NU Cafe in Worcester, Massachusetts

The cozy couches, free wi-fi, and large selection of books and games makes it a relaxing choice for just about anything -whether catching up on some work, holding a meeting, or just relaxing for the afternoon with friends. At night, you can enjoy live entertainment, along with a craft beer or delicious glass of wine.

NU Cafe in Worcester, Massachusetts - a cozy place to hangout

There are 5 different blends offered daily. I recommend the dark roast, a rich blend of South American and Indonesian coffees.

Location: 335 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602

What’s nearby?: Check out the Worcester Art Museum, featuring an impressive collection of more than 35,000 works of art.

The Worcester Art Museum is home to the largest floor mosaic.
The Worcester Art Museum is home to the largest floor mosaic.