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Clean cut, modern, minimalistic, millennial coffee shop bliss. I actually like the vibe of the coffee shop and love that you can find these newer coffee shops along with more eclectic and older ones in Austin. But I will say that this coffee shop did not impress. When I walked in, the barista behind the bar was talking to someone sitting on the couch (turns out it was the other barista on break) and I just got stares as I sat my stuff down before I ordered. I went up to order and I asked about the teas, the response to which was handing me their paper menu. There’s nothing wrong with this, but it is nice when employees can tell you about their menu items and maybe offer opinions to a first time customer who is unfamiliar with the place. I looked at the menu for a bit, but decided against tea (there were 4 options for hot tea and I believe 3 options for iced tea). I love cold brew, so I decided to go with that! They have 3 options for syrups – vanilla, agave, and something else that I forgot. I decided against syrup and to just get it plain jane. I was told there were 2 types to choose from- house and Ethiopian. I chose the Ethiopian and the price came out to $1 more the menu listed price. I asked about this and he said it’s the price – wish he mentioned it when explaining to me the differences between the 2. I got the house and it was good cold brew as expected. This place isn’t bad and I can’t speak for the other menu items. It’s in a nice spot on the east side close to lots of restaurants and bars (Whistler’s, Tamale House, Vixen’s Wedding, etc.) so it would probably make for a good pit stop on a weekend day or on a weekday before you hit up happy hour! I might come here again and give an update. Hoping for a more friendly welcome and excitement from the staff on my next visit. You can see the barista hunched over on his phone facing away from the door in my picture.

Matt Robbâ??s Biscuits & Brew – Menu with Prices – 800 Market St, Knoxville

If something is promoted by K Brew, then it must be good, right? This little shop replaced the K Brew location in the courthouse, but it’s not a sad replacement! According to Matt, he makes everything from scratch, and it shows in the food! The biscuits are a nice balance of slightly crispy on the outside, with fluffiness on the inside. My only thing was that they were a little crumbly, so they can fall apart easily when trying to eat it in the paper wrapper it comes in. Flavor wise, the biscuit isn’t too salty or sweet. It’s also a “build your own biscuit” style with both sweet and savory options. The homemade strawberry jam was a perfect compliment to the pillows of flavor. There are also coffee options, with the cold brew already coming sweetened with milk. Next time I’ll get it by itself to really get the full flavor of coffee, which was brewed smoothly. They have some ready to go items like salads also. Prices for biscuits are decent, with the drink and coffee options being pricier (cold brew was about $5). I wish they were open on the weekends, because they would be a great thing to have after the farmers market! They only opened this past Monday, so I look forward to seeing how they grow!

Lakota Coffee Company – Downtown – Menu with Prices – 24 S 9th St, Columbia

There’s great food and coffee here but the baristas are a bit rude to customers if they don’t exactly know what they’re talking about. I ordered a cold brew not realizing that they don’t actually have that at this location but the barista at the register was helpful in fulfilling my order with an iced coffee instead (and that was absolutely okay). But, he did not tell me that there wasn’t actually cold brew so I didn’t grab my drink when they called “iced coffee”. When I didn’t come pick it up by myself, he was kind enough to bring it to me and he said “here’s your iced coffee” to which I questioned “cold brew?” because that was what I thought I had ordered. He dismissed my question and walked away mumbling a comment along the lines of “iced coffee IS cold brew” which I know it’s not. It isn’t made the same. What bothered me most is that he went to his coworkers to talk about me. He probably was not aware but I overheard him and I felt embarrassed even though I didn’t think I had said anything wrong. In Memorial Union on MU’s campus you can get Lakota coffee from Wheatstone Bistro and they offer cold brew. It’s definitely different than the iced coffee. It’s smooth and almost tastes like caramel. It is also served with a smile!

Mojo Coffee Menu with Prices 15256 E Hampden Ave, Aurora

A wonderful addition to the neighborhood! This is a coffee shop AND an Ethiopian grocer. While I know nothing about Ethiopian ingredients, they DO carry Injera so I am very happy (Injera is a soft, Ethiopian flatbread.) Mojo, the coffee shop – very modern, upscale look. Nice sitting area with a TV and comfy chairs, along with regular tables and chairs. Their coffee is from the Denver-based Kaladi coffee, as well as an Ethiopian roast. They make most drinks with Kaladi’s dark roast, I think that the Ethiopian is more of a medium roast and ordered for an espresso shot or cappuccino. BUT! I give Mojo a whole bunch o’ stars because they carry about 5 sugar-free syrups! Woo hoo! On my second visit (in three days) I ordered a drip coffee with sugar-free white chocolate and it was so good, and fairly guilt free! So, if you want a good cup of coffee, a great place to work with a wonderful atmosphere – come on over to the south side of the metro area and visit Mojo’s Coffee!

Jittery Joe’s Coffee Menu with Prices 425 Barber St, Athens

Excellent cold brew beans. They will grind them for you at the correct size for cold brew also if you ask. I tried the samples of their medium and dark roast which ere also good, but the cold brew was my favorite. Freshly roasted beans make a huge difference. miles above anything you can buy in the local supermarkets. I have not tried the other local Roaster, 1000 faces yet so I can;t compare, but so far this place has the best tasting beans I have bought in GA. Staff was also very helpful and knowledgeable, and gave me free samples of everything I wanted to try that was available. Even walked out with a cup of cold brew on the house since I bought a can. This is not a coffee house though, its a roaster that just happens to serve some coffee on location, so don’t come here for a nice quiet place to study or anything like that. at least not this location.

Cafe Cabinet – Menu with Prices – 250 W Ocean Blvd B2, Long Beach

There are a lot of cool coffee shops and great coffee around in Long Beach. However, I see why this place is very special and deserves the 5-stars that it has up-kept. Located between Ocean Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, is this hidden gem. The owner is very attentive and is very knowledgeable in coffee/beans – so you can ask for recommendations! Also this place is super dog-friendly. I see many dogs coming in and getting treats! I absolutely love the cold brew here! Also, if you ask–the owner can make the cold brew less strong for you, as I am more susceptible to caffeine than others. The cold brew has consistently been the Ethiopia cold brew, which I love best! They now serve scrumptious muffins! Last time I went, they were serving banana muffins, pumpkin muffins, and coffee muffins. I got to try the banana muffin which was was very filling and delicious! They also have cool artwork in the back of the shop and inside the restroom!

Kafn Coffee – Menu with Prices – 1019 E Palmer Ave, Glendale

Popped in here on Saturday for a little cold brew as part of my cold brew world tour 2019. The intention here was to fuel me for the walk over Adams hill. It certainly did the trick. The place is cool–arty vibe. Was moderately busy and still got a warm welcome from the barista. There was the typical coffee shop crowd meandering in an out. Couple of dads on duty dropping in to fuel up for the pending struggle of the nap. I grabbed a large cold brew and decided to forgo the first does-this-need-milk/creamer-taste and hit the sidewalk for the long walk. The cold brew was really tasty. It had a full body mouth feel and a long finish. The slightly nutty mid-palate gave way to kiss of coffee bitterness in the finish. The “bitter” was never over powering or unpleasant it was just the right amount to remind me that “this is cold brew!” (300 voice) and that it’s coffee, not dirty brown water. It is a cold brew that I will order again. probably not my favorite but very close to be honest. Looking forward to returning and getting it again and maybe one of the yummy looking pastries that stood waiting to be picked to the glass counter. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They take Apple Pay which is a huge plus for me and my wallet-forgetting-self. Parking looks a little tight in the area but I’m sure a spot around the corner wouldn’t be to far of a walk. There is a small park across the street you could relax in and let the little ones run around while you sip your gourmet brew.

35Ë? NORTH COFFEE – Menu with Prices – 60 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe

Not just your average coffee house! 35 North is an atmosphere. This unique experience gives you relaxation vibes if you’re starting your day, great conversations if you sit at the breakfast bar. The food here is amazing! Your taste buds will definitely thank you afterwards!! Crafted coffee brewing at its best!! Their cold brew is phenomenal and if you feel like something New, try a “Dirty Rojas”! Cold Brew with Chai and Oat or Coconut milk. You’ll thank you me later!! Enjoy your visit to this hidden but now exposed gem and let me know your experience!! Bon appétit! Provecho!

The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery – Menu with Prices – 1107 King St, Charleston

Landed in Charleston late Thursday night and was desperate for some coffee the next morning. This shop was pretty close to where I was staying, so I stopped in. The front of the coffee shop is super cute. There is a bar along the front window where you can sit and look out at the people walking by, and there is plenty of seating around the back of the restaurant. There are also a few benches outside with a nice patio. I never steer away from a good iced drink, so I ordered a 16 oz cold brew which came to $4.50 after tax. This was truly authentic cold brew and the beans had been steeped for quite some time, so it was good and strong. But, this is not like Starbucks or Dunkin’ cold brew… it had a much bolder taste. If you’re a big coffee drinker, you’ll know what I mean. Harbinger also had an extensive display of pastries, juices, and other goods. The pastries themselves looked delicious and ran anywhere from $3-5, and many of them were actually vegan/vegetarian. I’ve already planned a second trip to this coffee shop to try one, which I rarely do. Overall, I’d recommend Harbinger. It’s in a small-town setting and has a warm, homey vibe. I don’t know if the coffee is worth $4.50, but it’s worth a try if you’re in the area.

One11 Coffee Roasters – Menu with Prices – 2004 S Mason Rd, Katy

Walked into a cute coffee shop that I was in awe how cute it was! I was excited. They have a open warehouse concept on nice day that is perfect for coffee and studying! Marbled desk that is absolutely adorable! Cute decorations by season! I was mildly annoyed how I walked in and to the counter and they didn’t even have any kind of warm welcome like some places would. Because it’s fall, I asked for a pumpkin spice latte, to my surprise the cashier didn’t have a clue if they had it or not. Barista said he can make it. So I was fine with that. My friend read the menu and said he wanted the house tea because that’s what it read. They rudely told him that they don’t have a house tea and you have to choose one…. I wouldn’t recommend having it on your menu if your going to say you have to choose which “house tea” you want. I asked for a stopper for my coffee from the cashier and again he was clueless and the barista had to answer the question…? I don’t know if we were being complicated or the guy was new. Overall the actually pumpkin spice latte was decent and smelled wonderful! But service here was not welcoming like a coffee shop should be.

Bikes and Beans Menu with Prices 1350 S Vista Ave, Boise

Had no expectations going into this new spot and I was pleasantly surprised by how cool it is! Literally a bike shop and coffee shop mixed into to one awesome place! Greeted right away by the southern belle barista and found out that the coffee shop is not messing around when it comes to there coffee. Felt like the barista was quite knowledgable about the variety of coffees offered here. Lots of seating for a group of friends to get together also couple of outside tables. My coffee was excellent and service was superior! Highly recommend and I will return sooner than later! Don’t hesitate to visit this cool coffee shop

Ali’i Coffee Co. – Menu with Prices – 35 S Beretania St, Honolulu

It’s official, this is hands down my favorite coffee shop ever. I was recommended to try this place which is known for their various cold brew and coffee items as well as their yummy flatbreads and I am so glad I finally got to try it! First off, it should be known that I am not a coffee drinker; I’m addicted to tea. However, I do love ube so I tried their taro ube latte while my friend got the nitro cold brew. We also shared their prosciutto flatbread. Even as a non-coffee drinker, the ube latte was really delicious! In a subtle yet noticeable way, the ube is really light and somewhat kicks in at the end of your sip. The nitro cold brew was really smooth but quite strong (so this is probably a favorite for those that need that extra punch). The flatbread was also phenomenal! I usually don’t enjoy the saltiness of prosciutto, however the meat was toasted making it taste more like bacon which went along with the vinegary and sweet tastes of the balsamic. One of the co-owners also gave us some samples of their Hibiscus cascava tea and the “King” cold brew which contained chocolate, cream and coconut. I cannot emphasize anymore on how delicious the tea was. It starts of floral which then becomes a refreshingly sweet taste that fills your tastebuds. The tea has honey mixed it which accompanies the “tangy” taste of fruity teas. What’s even more fascinating is that the tea is prepared in a cold brew style. The King cold brew was also really yummy! Again, I don’t really drink coffee, however it was creamy yet a perfect amount of sweet which made it addicting to drink. A bonus is that most, if not all their ingredients are locally produced; love the support local mantra going on! Service/Ambience: The workers are super friendly and nice. They are very helpful in finding the right drink for you and will even engage with their customers if they aren’t catering to the many individuals who will come for their coffee fix. The shop itself is a small yet aesthetic coffee shop and the ambience is a very “chill” and trendy vibe that allows you to enjoy your experience. Parking: Parking in downtown itself is a challenge, however there are various metered parking stalls nearby. If not, the Municipal parking lot is only a street over and their rates are fairly cheap! ($0.75 for every half hour – which is more than enough to grab your coffee and food) I definitely felt the caffeine hit after our drinks but I absolutely loved everything that was served and would most definitely return!

Pachamama Coffee Bar – Menu with Prices – 3644 J St, Sacramento

I recently went to Pachamama on J St. I love all their locations – a modern rustic vibe that’s airy and light. I went to this coffee shop right after brunch for an afternoon pick-me-up and got their summer seasonal Honey Bear Cold Brew (YUM!), which I think is still available right now – it’s officially the first day of Fall today, so my “Summer Edition” menu pic might be a tad dated, depending on when you read this review. The Honey Bear Cold Brew is made with Pachamama’s house made organic brew and sweetened with organic honey. They top it off with heavy whipping cream (which, I believe, you can substitute for almost any non-dairy milk/mylk) and a dash of cinnamon. I love the way they make coffee. Strong, flavorful and not overly sweet. This location has also recently expanded. The cafe used to be pretty small (but cozy!), and now it’s very spacious. Well done, Pachamama. I look forward to your coffee and chilling out in your space whenever I’m in East Sac/midtown.