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Kapow! isn't so much a coffeehouse as a coffee shed, occupying a renovated storage space in the Cascade neighborhood. However, the close quarters don't keep Team Kapow! from turning out excellent coffees and from offering you Pop Tarts (Pop Tarts!) to go along with them. Nor does it prevent the staff from making you feel completely welcome in its little world.

This was, as you'd expect, a popular category. Lighthouse Roasters missed the top spot by a handful of votes, but that doesn't mean that the Fremont coffeehouse isn't a terrific place. Everyone did great! Gold stars for everyone!

1. Other top finalists
2. Bauhaus Books & Coffee
3. Cafe Javasti
4. El Diablo Coffee Company
5. Espresso Vivace Roasteria
6. Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar
7. Javabean
8. Lighthouse Roasters
9. Pat's on the Ave.
10. Victrola Coffee & Art
11. Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Co.

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