Heading off to Las Vegas for a crazy-cool vacation but need to have a regular coffee fix or explore some new coffee options. Here’s our tried and proven top 10 list of places to drink coffee in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1. NM Cafe – for the ‘fashionista’ who’ll be enjoying the 200+ boutiques at the Fashion Show Mall. It’s located at the mall entrance on the first level. (702) 697-7340
2. FIRST Food & Bar – located in The Shoppes At The Palazzo, it offers good coffee, good food and a friendly-neighborhood bar vibe. Find it on the second level, next door to Barneys. (702) 607-3478
3. Red Cup Cafe – located at the M Resort, it offers a fabulous view/skyline of the Las Vegas Strip. (877) 673-7678
4. Canyon Ranch Cafe – located in The Shoppes At The Palazzo, it offers great options for health food enthusiasts including organic dishes, beers and wines. (702) 414-3633
5. Postrio Cafe – located in The Venetian, this swanky spot offers charming decor and decadent creations to go with your coffee. (702) 796-1110
6. Palio – located in the Bellagio Casino/Hotel, it offers a nice, quaint atmosphere. (702) 693-7111
7. Espressamente Illy – located in The Shoppes At The Palazzo, it is perfect for the wi-fi obsessed. Sample their delicious Italian coffee while uploading your trip photos. (702) 869-2233
8. JJ’s Boulangerie – located in Paris Las Vegas, enjoy this sexy setting with some delicious French pastry to go with your coffee. (702) 946-7000
9. Expresso King Kafe – although located off the strip (it’s at S. Highland Drive), it’s definitely a Vegas gem that’s worth a visit. (702) 733-6867
10. 24/7 – as its name implies, it’s open 24 hours a day everyday; located at the Palms. (702) 942-7777

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Popular coffee chain Starbucks has said that, starting in mid-November (next month), it will roll out a decaffeinated version of its new instant coffee. Just last month, Starbucks debuted “Via” – which comes in a long cylindrical plastic sleeve and dissolves in a cup of water – after months of preliminary sales in test markets.

Beginning on November 17, the Via Ready Brew Decaf Italian Roast will be sold in all of its U.S. company-run and licensed shops. The coffee will be available in pre-portioned, single-serve packets and will be sold as three-packs for $2.95 or as a 12-pack box for $10.95.

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Starbucks is throwing out plans to close 30 of its cafes. The closures were to have been part of a broader initiative to pare down costs and meet a more realistic growth model for the company, as recession-strapped customers have been giving up their venti cappuccinos for cheaper substitutes.

However, yesterday at the Goldman Sachs retail conference in New York, Starbucks suggested that sales are rebounding, saying some stores have shown a turnaround in their performance, and are now ‘brewing’ significant profits. In response to this news, Starbucks rallied in stock market trading yesterday, adding 4.6% to close at US$20.09.

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