From its nondescript strip-mall locale, this popular coffee shop has cemented its reputation as a destination of choice for touring singer/songwriters, bringing in the likes of Carlene Carter and Freedy Johnston for memorable BYOB shows that resemble living-room jam sessions. The intimacy factor is the key here. By design, performances at Burlap and Bean effortlessly break down the barrier between artist and fan.
204 S. Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, (484) 427-4547, www.burlapandbean.com.
