15 Foods that Pair Best with Your Coffee!
By Charles Vallena
Founder and Managing Editor of Cuppabean.com
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Coffee is a great versatile drink that is perfect any time of the day. It’s one of the drinks that instantly perks up the mood and just sets the day right.
There are a lot of coffee variations you can have, and great food choices to pair it with. If you are wondering what delightful pair will change your mornings, check these food choices that will taste great with your coffee.
1. Eggs and ham
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You’re sure to have a good day with you kicking off your breakfast with some eggs and ham. Add a cup of coffee to that and you will have the right energy to go about your day. This pairing trio is also great if you’re out having brunch with friends.
2. Oatmeal cookies
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There’s a reason why there is always a jar of oatmeal cookies in most coffee shops. Having an oatmeal cookie or two with some coffee is a treat you never know you need.
This pairing is great whether you are craving a warm cup of cappuccino or an iced cold Americano.
Oatmeal cookies are meant to tap the coffee back for some flavor and texture on your own time.
3. Croissant
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You can do it like the French –enjoying some outdoor coffee with plain butter croissants. This famous pastry is a Godsend for coffee lovers. The right amount of crunch and texture goes well with coffee from Peru or Colombia.
These kinds of coffees are known to have a sweet body. It pairs well with butter croissants because it’s not acidic, and it does not overwhelm the croissant with an empowering flavor.
4. French Toast
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Your mocha latte will enjoy having some French toast on the side for company. This pairing is great for brunch with your mom or your best friend.
The great thing about the French toast is that you can have it as a classic one, or have a gourmet recipe of the French toast with some salted caramel, and either will go so well with your coffee of choice.
5. Donut
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A donut is a staple food to pair with a warm cup of Joe. There are varieties of donuts all over the country, and it is just great for any coffee kind as well. A lot of donut and coffee lovers swear by this pairing with some milk and sugar on the side. Whether you’re out on a sunny day, or for some winter downtime, the coffee and donut pairing will not fail to give you a warm tap on the back.
6. Bagel
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Bagels are great in a way that there are a lot of ways on how you can eat them. You can load these babies up with some cream cheese or some mild buttered herb. But you can also eat them plain. You can also toast one and pair it with some coffee. Plain bagels go well with sweeter coffee.
7. Crepes
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Crepes are versatile desserts or snacks, and the good thing about crepes is that it can be savory, sweet, and fruity. There are crepes with ingredients like cheese, vegetables, and some meat, and they are best paired with pacific island coffees.
The sweet crepes like those with Nutella or some chocolate spread are great with Colombian coffee. Lastly, crepes with fresh or preserved berries go great with Kenyan coffee. They go well with an espresso shot as well.
8. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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You’ll be surprised how the crispy toasted bread with some gooey cheese pairs well with strong coffee. You can have this for brunch and you can conquer the day.
9. Tiramisu
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One of the greatest desserts to be paired with coffee is the tiramisu. There is nothing more complimentary than a coffee-based dessert being paired with some mild or strong coffee drink of choice.
10. Peanut Butter Sandwich
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Treat yourself to some peanut butter sandwich and a cup of coffee any time of the day. This pair will never go wrong and you can have this anytime you are hungry.
This pair is such an energy booster, whether you’ll have them for the day or later in the afternoon.
11. Chocolate Cake
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Have a little chit-chat with your friends over some cortado and a slice of chocolate cake. A cup of cortado pairs immensely superb with something that’s sweet. A flourless chocolate cake will do the trick. This pair will satisfy your caffeine and dessert cravings in one sitting.
12. Cinnamon Bun
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The warm aroma of the cinnamon bun reminds you of a Sunday morning at home with a warm cup of coffee. The right amount of sweetness and cinnamon flavor compliments well with the caramel and chocolate notes of the Colombian coffee. It also naturally fits with some Guatemalan coffee.
13. Muffins
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Just like donuts, most muffins are great with a warm cup of coffee. One of the best relationships you can come up with is chocolate muffins and some Costa Rican coffee, at your favorite time of the day.
14. Scones
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Scones are known to be paired with tea, but you can rebel against this relationship and pair it with coffee instead. Blueberry cones pair well with some cappuccino while the plain ones are best with some nut-based coffee.
15. Pancakes with Maple Syrup
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Breakfasts with pancakes and maple syrup are so much better when you have it with a cup of coffee. Some café latte or a cappuccino will pair best with your tower of pancakes and maple syrup on the side.
Savory or sweet food choices will always hit the right spot when paired with a good cup of coffee. You can never go wrong with something sweet or tasty and a cup for breakfast and for an afternoon delight with friends.
These pairings go together because the food compliments the coffee. It takes the bitter taste and mellows it out, embracing you for a great day ahead.
The simple rule on food and coffee pairings is just to follow your palate. Nothing is more important than enjoying what you have with your coffee.
There is no hard rule on what food tastes best, as long as the combination suits your taste. But do consider the strength of the coffee and its acidity to make sure your food won’t compete with that.
About the Author: Charles Vallena
Charles Vallena is the founder and managing editor of Cuppabean.com, a coffee blog that helps people make better coffee by providing expert insights, recipes, and in-depth reviews on coffee makers.
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LA-Story.com thanks Charles Vallena for his very diligent work to find the right foods that would make a great partner dish with a cup of coffee. Given the array of foods that Charles has listed for this post, you should be able to find at least 3 different items that you would love to have with a cup of coffee!
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