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What a magical place! Wall to wall coffee, conversations, smells, sounds, energy! And I am not kidding when I say wall-to-wall coffee. A coffee drinkers dream! I have been here a few times but no time is more magical than a Saturday! I had to wait in line for a bit but it went fast. Breakfast sandwiches, bagels, lattés… all being ordered. The amount of coffee selections can be overwhelming so I always ask at the front, this is what I am looking for, which do you suggest? The most recent one I am going to stick with for a few is the Hawaiian blend, oh my monkey, it is amazing!! A little cream, a pump of organic honey and my Saturday was already compete, and so early too! (Self service cream and sugar bar). If you like to try coffee, this place is awesome to sit down with a friend and try as many coffees as you want before you buy. In a hurry? Have a dollar and some change ready to leave in the “In a hurry” container located on top of the what seems like 30 coffee blends lining the que (line). Are you tired of paying way too much money for coffee at a non-local place? Come here! The biggest coffee is $1.50! Want to take some home? Looks like 14oz bags of coffee are $9+ (I think $9.99). This is a great place to have meetings, do your homework, hangout. There are large relaxing and meeting areas not only in the bustling area but also a whole separate room. Plenty of parking, stamp club (buy five get one), they have coffee happy hours, and after 4:30 pm, coffee is free because they close at 5 ( I know this about weekdays not sure about weekends. Call to double check happy hour prices.) Great Idaho gifts to be found here. Want a smile for free, come here you will leave happy!

About The Coffee – Menu with Prices – 3160 Terrace St, Kansas City

ATC is an amazing place for anyone who is curious about any and all things coffee. There is a whole room full of coffee gadgets, brew equipment, accessories, and a wall of demo equipment that the staff is more than happy to show you. It’s basically a really inviting, hands-on retail space. It’s not a coffee shop, but they do love to offer you a cup of coffee when you walk in the door. They want you serve you a cup that you will enjoy, so they ask questions about what qualities of a coffee you enjoy. If they don’t have an answer to your coffee questions (which would be surprising), they are more than happy to figure it out with you. Very unpretentious and comfortable. They also do free demos. It’s nice to have free education in an age where everything seems to have a price tag.

Guillermo’s Gourmet Coffee – Menu with Prices – 10700 N Rodney Parham Rd A2, Little Rock

I had two meetings in Guillermoâ??s this morning and was surprised by the relaxed yet professional feel of the place. The baristas are very kind and knowledgeable. There are plenty of seating options, great art and an overall pleasing aesthetic. Guillermoâ??s Gourmet Coffee is also a big supporter of local businesses there is a table stylishly set up with an old typewriter that is covered with stacks of business cards from a wide variety of industries. The coffee is decently priced and the coffee of the day comes with a refill, which is great for a long stay or several meetings. There is a conference room that can be rented for $10 for 2 hours, which is the best pricing I have seen yet. The decor is a mix of rustic, mid century and modern. Guillermoâ??s has free WiFi and the password is posted in several places on the walls and screens. If you are looking for a coffee shop with universal appeal and a place to quietly work while sipping a great cup of coffee, Guillermoâ??s is the place to be. Business or pleasure, there is a place for everyone. I do not recommend bringing young children as there is not much to keep them entertained. Guillermoâ??s does support City Year in the belief that education has the power to help every child reach their potential. Come in and bring your business cards to drop off at the networking table and one to drop in the drawing for a City Year giveaway. I will return to Guillermoâ??s for future meetings and maybe to just get a great cup of coffee or tea.

Pink Coffee – Menu with Prices – 2334 W Buckingham Rd #210, Garland

If you come to take pics for the gram and aren’t into coffee, then come. The pink concept is well shown through out the store and with out a doubt is super cute! The have a really nice flower wall that’s great for pictures. On the other hand: If you’re a coffee person, this is really only for the aesthetics. The coffee options weren’t great and I would’ve thought they would have like a ‘pink’ themed signature coffee or something but it was just basic choices. They did have a wide selection of desserts that weren’t displayed in the front so I had no idea until I went to see the famous flower wall, and some where the line starts (we got a brownie along w some ice cream) When I walked in, there was a girl who I smiled at and said hello to, and in return she looked at me, turned the other way and walked to the back, didn’t see her for the rest of my time here. The other guy who was there didn’t notice it was our first time and just stared impatiently at us as we looked through the menu. When my friend ordered he made a smart comment about the coffee but whatever, maybe it wasn’t a good day at the pink cafe. Overall it was cute to look at but the service was eh, and the coffee nothing crazy, ice cream was alright, but the desserts were pretty good.

Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters – Menu with Prices – 7409 Market St, Wilmington

Just what Wilmington needed: A spacious, clean, modern cafe / event space with house roasted coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, strong wifi, outlets, and a nice size parking lot. Casa Blanca is one of my favorite spots in town. It’s great for meetings because there’s enough space to fit a group setting, and a private communal table in the back. There’s independent seating at the espresso bar and cozy lounge spots near the fireplace. The back patio is great for local markets and enjoying coffee under the sun on a nice day with a friend. The cafe offers standard espresso drinks, a few tea varieties and a handful of artisan breakfast options, such as avocado toast, banana toast, waffle with berries, potato hash and more. They also carry cinnamon rolls and other pastries from a local bakery called Spoonfed. They have a drink case at the front with sparkling and non-caffeinated refreshment options for purchase. I like to come to Casa for meetings, plugging in for a few hours of work, a Saturday morning coffee date with a friend, and market events. I order a double shot over ice every time, though I’ve tasted the vanilla latte with oat milk and it is definitely worth writing home about. The staff are very sweet. Their merch is beautiful, and they sell to go bags of coffee beans if you’re interested in brewing at home. I definitely recommend visiting Casa Blanca, tourist or local, coffee fan or not.

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters – Menu with Prices – Mailbox 8C, 1111 Godfrey Ave SW Ste S-530, Grand Rapids

Coffee purist, owner and former neighbor Craig will tell you to try the coffee before you put cream into it. He got me hooked on drinking my coffee without cream. Now I actually taste the coffee flavors, and let me tell you they can be as complex as any wine. At least one member of my extended family is ‘mildly addicted’ to one of his central American blends, lol – very tasty. They do this thing called the Saturday Experience (from his website: ‘Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters Saturday Experience began as a way to give friends and family members a chance to sample our coffee and blends while we received feedback to improve our roasting and blending skills. As we perfected the process, more and more people came into our shop until one day we decided to open up every Saturday, 10:00am â?? 3:00pm, to the public.’). You really should check it out – it is kind of like going on a wine tour but with coffee – there will be several kinds of coffee brewing for ‘tastings’ so you can really narrow down the kind of coffee you want to buy – pretty fun. They just celebrated their 10th Anniversary there (see picture where we pose with the owner himself). Good people – and kind of a family affair, you will see his wife, and sometimes his parents hanging out and helping (for free coffee I am sure)! They do custom blending for local businesses (there is a Medical Mile Blend served at Spectrum Hospital). Check it out!

Prince Pucklers Ice Cream – Menu with Prices – 1605 E 19th Ave, Eugene

First time ever in Eugene visiting a freind and we decided to get some ice cream from a place she told me was amazing. I was excited because I love ice cream. We get to the spot and there is a long line, proves that it was a very good ice cream place. Our turns come up and there are so many flavors so I quickly skim through and ask to taste 2 flavors and was then asked “have you decided what you are going to get already?” Because “we have a long line”. I was really taken aback by such a comment seeing as though no one else in the entire line has gotten such a comment. I have been to ice cream places around the world with 4 times the amount of flavor choices and have never ever been told to “hurry up”. If I was a regular, maybe that would have been easier to get through but this was my first time. I asked the nice lady at the register if it was customary for them to rush their customers on their ice cream choices and she said no followed by an apology. I took a picture of the grumpy mean old lady who snapped at me , just a thought w.e your name is maybe you shouldn’t be working at an ice cream shop if you have no patience in general or if you don’t have any patience with people of other races and religion. Add her picture so you know who she is.

Andie’s Coffee – Menu with Prices – 6451 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale

My mom has put her heart and soul into this amazing coffee shop. I know I’m her daughter so I’m pretty fond of her anyway. BUT rightfully so, because she has created not only a kind and loving environment for children and families, but a quiet study area for others as well. And the kicker is, she serves up GREAT products. From protein shakes to coffee to tea and now food. This beautifully located, coffee place is just the place for meetings! I actually bring most of my meetings here to make sure they drink local too! Thank you mom for being you and creating such an amazing environment for people to be. I hope to be half the business owner and woman you are some day. Cheers to this place! Ps – Melissa the barista is awesome!!! Go in and say hello to her!

Idido’s Coffee and Social House Menu with Prices 1107 S Walter Reed Dr Suite 102, Arlington

I would walk or drive by this place while it was under construction, praying and excited for when it would finally open. A place that doesn’t close as early as Rappahannock, and isn’t Starbucks! I’ve been very pleased since it opened. When you walk in, you feel like the location is paying respects to the Arlington area. There’s a really nice map on the wall. If the owners are there, they’re more than happy to chat with you and ask how your day is going. They are deliciously unique in their La Colombe draft offering. Seriously, I love picking up La Colombe cans at the store, but having a draft latte from Idido’s is magical. I’ve had their madeleines and some breakfast sandwiches while working there. Though not write home notable, they’re pretty good and satisfying with your beverage. I do wish there was more seating. I’ve come during day hours with no problems, but during weekends every seat can be taken up. I’ve come in hoping to do work and wound up having to go somewhere else to work. Also, depending on who’s working, they sometimes fill the draft latte such that there is SO MUCH FOAM. I’ll take my drink home, and by the time I’m home, the foam was calmed down and there’s really only 2/3 coffee in the cup.

Espresso Express – Menu with Prices – 2060 River Rd, Eugene

Overall fairly good coffee when you are in a hurry. Double sided drive up window with surprisingly reasonable prices in comparison to some other coffee shops in the area. They have a stamp card here as well so you can get a free coffee after purchasing 10 if you are near by or a regular. Considering the options in the area (not much) this is definitely worth a stop for coffee.

CAFE ESPRESSO – Menu with Prices – 411 Butternut St, Syracuse

Cafe Express. Great place for espresso or cappuccino on a Saturday morning. Lots of locals speaking in fast Italian, with energetic hand gestures, mostly men in 40’s to 60+. Only 10% women. Non stop line, as soon as it gets down to one person, 2 more appear for a refill. The barista seems to be the bartender here where coffee is revered. Great atmosphere with neighborhood culture, and nowhere else to be or nothing else to do… Hey, it’s Saturday! If you want to meet attractive older Italian men this is the place to be. Marilyn Monroe images on the wall, tile floor, tables for 2 -12. Just heard 70 year old say “Yeah, she wants me for my body.” Another, “I can’t stand a drunk woman.”

Afters Ice Cream – Menu with Prices – 918 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine

Having tried Afters Ice Cream at their other Irvine location (Diamond Jamboree plaza), I had an idea of what to expect. When I arrived on a Saturday night, the line stretched out to the door. Fortunately the line moved along. Pricing was as follows: 1 scoop $4.50 2 scoops $6.50 Milky Bun $6.50 (includes 1 free topping and 1 scoop of ice cream) The staff was extremely friendly and let me try as many samples as I wanted to. I sampled cookie monster (similar to cookies and cream), banana walnut, and triple c. I had previously tried Jasmine milk tea and Vietnamese coffee at the other Irvine location and those flavors were really good. However this time around I went with a scoop of the triple c (chocolate, caramel, and chocolate fudge). I enjoyed the creaminess of the ice cream that Afters is known for as well as the delicious combination of chocolate, caramel, and fudge mixed in. Overall service was friendly and helpful. The ice cream is definitely one of the better ones out there. When I last visited their other Afters location in Irvine, pricing was 10% cheaper, which I thought was already high to begin with. Now that it’s gone up by 10% I’m not too thrilled. Given the size of a single scoop and the price point, it’s over priced and it’s for that reason this place is a 3 star affair as far as I’m concerned.

S. Clyde Weaver Smoked Meats – Menu with Prices – 1509B Lititz Pike, Lancaster

What a treasure! Delicious, made to order sandwiches, breakfast all day, coffee and divine baked goods. Perfect for business meetings and friends. You won’t be able to leave without taking something from the well stocked deli or bakery home with you. A few favorites are the Ham and Brie Panini, Chipped Dried Beef, Whoopie Pies in many flavors but my favorite is the Oatmeal. Buy at least three, one for the freezer, one to put in the fridge and one to eat while you are paying! Quaint, clean and yummy, with Lancaster County hospitality. A great place to take out of town visitors!