American Automat Tradition · Little Story Gift
Step back to the days when a good cup of coffee and something sweet offered a welcome pause in the middle of a busy day. Choose their Horn & Hardart coffee and pair it with small-batch biscotti for a simple coffee break inspired by America's famous Automat. Coffee history, pairing notes and a personalized occasion story turn two thoughtful favorites into a Little Story worth giving.
$39.00
At a Glance
From the Automat Coffee Counter Choice of Horn & Hardart Coffee
From the Coffeehouse Case Small-Batch Biscotti
Brew the Coffee. Break the Biscotti. Take a Moment. A warm cup of coffee and a crisp biscotti recreate the simple pleasure of an old-fashioned coffee break—a small pause in the day with a little history tucked alongside it.
Horn & Hardart history · The story of the American Automat · Coffee and biscotti pairing notes · Personalized occasion story
The Stories Behind the Coffee Break
The Automat Coffee Break pairs one of America's most recognizable coffee traditions with a crisp small-batch biscotti for a simple gift inspired by the everyday ritual of stopping for coffee and something sweet.
From the Automat Coffee Counter
Horn & Hardart helped make the Automat a familiar part of everyday life in New York and Philadelphia. Coffee was central to the experience—a dependable cup served quickly to generations of commuters, shoppers, workers and city visitors.
Meet Horn & Hardart →From the Coffeehouse Case
Crisp biscotti gives the coffee break its sweet side— a simple accompaniment made for dipping, sharing and enjoying slowly alongside a freshly brewed cup.
Together, coffee and biscotti turn The Automat Coffee Break into a small reminder of an everyday American ritual: brew a cup, take a seat, enjoy something sweet and give yourself a few minutes before the day moves on.
More Than What's Inside the Box
The products are only part of it. We bring together American makers, the stories behind what they make, recipes and serving ideas, and a personalized occasion story chosen for the person receiving the gift.
What They Open
Thoughtfully chosen goods from makers, places and traditions with something worth discovering.
What They Discover
Product and maker history gives them something to read, remember and share long after the box is opened.
What They Do With It
Recipes, pairings and serving ideas turn what's inside into something to make, taste and enjoy.
Why You're Giving
Choose the occasion and we'll include a story created around the reason you're giving the gift.
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