So if there is one thing I know, it's coffee. I've made a list of all the stuff you should know upon entering a coffee shop. This is basically the stuff you drink daily. Sanka and Maxwell House both qualify as part of the American Coffee genre, but the bean quality is obviously not the same as brand name coffee beans. The best way to brew coffee is with a French Press, a.k.a. Plunger Press.
Steamed milk gives the coffee a more subtle, creamier taste.
Plain espresso comes in a tiny mug, and you should definitely consider putting sugar in it. This is the perfect coffee if you are full from dinner, and just want a boost of energy. Espresso, steamed milk, and foamed milk. The steamed milk and foamed milk are equal in proportions, so its a fairly hearty drink. The foamed milk sometimes forms a mustache on the upper-lip, so check the mirror before exiting.