Faithful Charlotte coffee connoisseurs know exactly where to find the best cup of joe in town. With many area locations, Dilworth Coffeehouse is the city's oldest independent coffeehouse, opened in 1989 by locals Don and Alyene Keen. By sourcing green coffee beans from around the world and freshly roasting each blend in the central roasting facility every day, Dilworth has drawn a loyal following. This shared love for the freshest blends unites patrons, from caffeine-buzzed students and soccer moms to iPod-toting hipsters and poets-to-be. Mugs might hold anything from Organic Lila's Rain (a medium house blend) to a fruit smoothie, tea or frappe. Nearly four-dozen blends are available by the pound. Dilworth provides the standard warm, unhurried atmosphere you'd expect from a local java joint. Food choices are limited mainly to desserts and baked goods such as muffins and pumpkin bread. No alcohol available. Generally serving during breakfast, lunch and dinner hours daily. Hours vary by location. Voted Best Coffee Shop (non-chain) in the 2008 Charlotte magazine readers poll.