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Pros: Open work space Free parking Company roasts their own beans Specialized menu Pastries locally baked Juices and salads also available Outdoor seating with umbrellas Packaged beans for sale to brew at home Friendly service Cons: Ordered “for here” – got a cup to go Cappuccino was well balanced, but more like a latte- very heavy dense milk with only a little bit of foam at the top. 4/5 stars for the great space and quality of coffee, going plastic free would be a great idea. Serving coffee in ceramic wear for “here” orders would make the space that much more enjoyable!

Organic Man Coffee Trike – Menu with Prices – 4501 McPherson Rd #9, Laredo

Cute little independent shop. I had high hopes for the coffee. Unfortunately the barista serving me, while very friendly and pleasant, simply didn’t have the level of training that one would expect of a dedicated coffee shop. When I was initially asked “what size?”, I asked if they used a standard “doppio” or 2 ozs of espresso, she said that their “12 oz cappuccino” came with only a single shot of espresso….most places, a doppio or 2 oz shot of espresso is served as standard, bringing a cappuccino to 6 ozs total (2 ea of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam))….so no idea how they get to a cappuccino with a single 1 oz shot of espresso to 12 ozs……so I asked for a “doppio”. My first “cappuccino” that I ordered was a latte (predominantly milk, maybe 3x the qty of espresso). She was pleasant enough to make a second one after me asking for equal qty of milk to espresso…..but that one was simply average in flavor. Not sure what roasting house the beans come from (she didn’t know), but the flavor was pretty lackluster. Also, for this cappuccino, I was charged with tax, $6.12. Unfortunately, overall, average at best.

The Coffee Wheel – Menu with Prices – 7 Caliente Rd, Santa Fe

OK, I don’t like to be mean or snarky BUT – – I decided to try the Coffee Wheel today when I was over by La Tienda. The lady behind the counter was very pleasant but she knows no more about making a cappuccino than I know about heart surgery. I cannot describe what she served me but it was maybe like a bad cafe latte? Weak flavor, zero foam, lukewarm, unattractive, blah, and NOT INEXPENSIVE. Just for the record, a cappuccino should be roughly one third espresso, one third steamed hot milk, and one third foamed milk. I know because I have a Rocket Espresso machine at the house and I lived in Northern Italy for years. I’m not blaming the employee as she has obviously NOT BEEN TRAINED. Guys, you charge enough for your drinks that the customers should expect professional quality drinks. As I stated, the lady behind the counter was very nice, now how about training her! A cappuccino is a basic coffee drink; and you failed miserably; I won’t be back.

Valentine Coffee Co. – Menu with Prices – 5918 W Vliet St, Milwaukee

Update on 6/11/19 & 6/12/19: returned and tried their seasonal Lavender Latte (hot) and vanilla bean latte (hot). The lavender latte was very flora and calming and the lavender taste stayed in my mouth for a long time. The coffee itself tasted not very strong. So that is something perfect for when you feel you want not just caffeine but a bit more fun/flavor. The vanilla bean latte was very smooth, rich and sweet. But the level of sweetness was just right – I mean you would definitely say it is a sweet drink but it doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable. Previous review: I have bought bags of coffee beans from them, and they are all in season, fresh and great beans (I judged beans by their colors, smells, shapes, and the feelings when I hold them in hand). However, for some reason I never sat down and tried their latte or mocha which are recommended by many people until recently. Sooo, I went on a weekday morning to grab a large sea salt mocha (all sizes include 2 shots as standard) and a power scone. First of all, temperature of the drink was right, which was very important for an espresso drink to me. Second, the milk foam was light yet dense. Well done! Third, the drink was no over sweet but smooth and rich. In addition, the power scone which is not sweet yet dense and nutty went very well with the drink. So together, they really warmed and energized me up! Atmosphere was great. Staff were roasting or making coffee, some customers were reading, others like me were grabbing coffee for work.

Luckyduck Bicycle Cafe – Menu with Prices – 302 12th St, Oakland

Hipster interior design and great lattes! I’ve always wanted to try this place out since it’s located so close to my grandparents’ place. I wish they open earlier because I am usually only in the area before 8am. I came here at around 8:15am on a weekday and waited in line for 10min because they were short on staff. I ordered the chai latte with oat milk and the latte with whole milk. Chai Latte $4.75 (3.8/5) I love that they serve oat milk! The tea flavor was average. I like my chai to have a ginger kick to it but this one doesn’t have it. It has a layer of foam on top and the drink has a nice cinnamon flavor. There’s a hint of sweetness and it’s very creamy with the oat milk. Latte $4 (5/5) I ordered it with whole milk and the balance of the espresso shot to milk ratio was perfect. Very creamy and smooth. This place has a relaxing vibe with cool arts. It’s a nice place to work or to have a chat. I will definitely come back for their coffee and try their food next time!

Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters – Menu with Prices – 2271 Union St, San Francisco

While visiting the Marina District, we were so thrilled to stumble upon this gem of a coffee shop. They have friendly employees, fast service, and amazing, high quality beans. Being from Sacramento, we love our Temple, Pachamama, Insight, etc. coffee roasters, and now we have a new SF roaster to add to our favorite Bay Area coffee companies. This shop has a very small interior. You can push a single stroller into it down the narrow entryway (yes, parents really need their coffee!), but space is very limited. We gladly took our coffee to go, because it was fun to sip our drinks and stroll down Union Street, exploring the different shops. If you decide to get your coffee “for here,” there’s a small counter bar you can sit at and watch any hand pours that they make. There is also a bench along the entryway and a few chairs out front. We came twice, it was that good. Our first trip was in the afternoon and our second visit was in the morning. In the morning, their pastry case was bursting with delightful looking treats, big and moist, and I’ll have to come back to get one! We got some “chocolate milk” for our toddler, which was their house made chocolate sauce/base with some slightly-warmed and frothed milk, and it was a delightful treat! I got a cappuccino on both visits because it was perfection. The perfect ratio of milk to espresso, and their espresso is amazing!! They poured beautifully-designed hearts in the milk foam on top too. One wall has several shelves with items for sale, including their beans and locally-made chocolate. Don’t miss out on this little “hole in the wall” coffee shop! It’s gorgeously decorated and is sure to satisfy all true coffee lovers.

Coffee Dose – Menu with Prices – 3035, 116 E 18th St, Costa Mesa

Came here on a whim with my best friend and my sister after seeing how hyped up it was on Instagram and we were frankly disappointed. The coffee shop was also a makeshift hair salon, where people could go in and get their hair done. We all ordered drinks. I ordered an iced chai latte with almond milk, my sister ordered an iced chai latte with whole milk, and my best friend ordered a cappuccino. After being there and hearing our names for the order, we grabbed our cups and took a sip. We couldn’t believe the disbelief of how disgusting our drinks were. Both chai teas tasted like Delsym, an orange cough syrup with cinnamon and the cappuccino tasted very sour. We weren’t too happy about the quality of the drinks after seeing how great the advertisements were on social media. After another sip, we decided we could no longer drink these drinks and went back to tell the baristas. Because it was our first time here and the taste was awful, I asked if we could swap them out with different drinks as the ones we ordered were not up to par. My friend and I both opted for a hot match a latte with almond milk and oat milk. My sister got a mocha. We were happy that they let us swap out the first drinks as they weren’t very good. The second round of drinks, tasted much better, but nothing too far from a 3/5. The aesthetic here is cute, I would rate it 4/5. However, their drinks are sub par, I dont think I will be coming back anytime soon as it was nothing special. Yes, the cups have some sassy sayings like “so fucking zen” or “anti-bitch serum,” but the drinks itself are not worth the price.

Megaphone Coffee Co. Menu with Prices 1009 NW Galveston Ave, Bend

My wife and I were excited to try this place. Upon arrival the shop was clean and trendy. The guy working the counter was nice. Pricing was a bit more expensive than I was expecting. At that pricing, I could go to Thump or Lone Pine and guarantee to get a great cup of coffee. Which brings me to the coffee. My latte was alright. I’m fairly sure they use 1% Milk, as my latte was not as think and creamy as I expected. Perhaps everybody uses 1%, in which case, this latte was more watery for another reason. My wife ordered a coconut milk latte. This was “drinkable” in her words, and that’s not the good drinkable usage. We won’t be going back, if you want to drink Megaphone Coffee, go to Companion, they also use Megaphone roasted beans with a much better palate and atmosphere.

Yellow Mug Coffee – Menu with Prices – 1137 E Champlain Dr, Fresno

I love local coffee shops especially since they are always so adorable. Yellow Mug is especially so with their yellow ceramic coffee mugs for the the casual, dine-in guest and the yellow-accented decor. The owner was especially kind and welcoming, and does co-own the shop with his wife. She actually makes some of the pastries and baked goods that are displayed out front. The owner was very convincing selling us on the *Pumpkin Cheesecake* upon check out. This clearly had pumpkin puree since it was a little more whipped than dense like a cheesecake. Such a rich, divine creation which lit up our eyes with glee. The *Chocolate Chip Cookie* also made in-house was just as delectable. Decently sized and so chunky with chocolate chips in every bite. For my espresso beverage, I went for one of their seasonal choices listed on a separate chalk board. I elected for a large *Spiced White Latte* which was a nice added touch for those who don’t like pumpkin (yes, they had a Pumpkin Spiced Latte). I hadn’t ordered a ‘large’ in some time and there’s is a 20oz. I learned once again how unnecessary this size is for a latte. There’s was especially frothy, almost like a cappuccino. There was a nice ‘spiced’ cinnamon character to it, otherwise it was mostly sweet. Their specialty coffee beverages are the center piece items for their menu board with the Punch in the Face being the most popular. My friend did order this white chocolate mocha which is very heavy with the inclusions of Irish Cream, half & half, and 2 whole shots of espresso. The espresso was well masked because this drink was DIE-abetes! A cute shop for sure with lots of interesting drinks and smoothies too. They even had some brunch food items. I think their baked goods were the star of the visit though!

Delante Coffee – Menu with Prices – 960 W University Dr #111, Tempe

1 star for atmosphere I liked the layout of the store and somewhat random selection of tables and chairs 1 star for customer service The barista was very nice and quick with getting my order done 1 star for croissant One of the best croissants I’ve ever had. Fluffy, buttery, big, and just great Minus 2 stars for my cappuccino I don’t believe it was on the preparation, but the cappuccino I ordered left a lot to be desired. Slight burnt taste and not much flavor/strength to the espresso. The milk wasn’t all that frothy either. I don’t care much about latte art, so the lack of visual aesthetics doesn’t matter to me, but it would’ve been hard to make much art on what little thin foam there was on top. Overall it was worth the 15 min walk from my Airbnb, but I’ll find someplace else next time. Worked well for an easy drink and snack, and gave me a good place to kill some time and hangout.

Bon Beans Organic Coffee, Tea, & Juice – Menu with Prices – 875 E 9 Mile Rd #3, Pensacola

Bon Beans is for sure a coffee shop you can go to every day and not get bored. The baristas offer a great variety of coffee drinks and even more teas. Milk substitutes (almond, soy, or coconut milk) are also offered at an extra price. Make sure to go every Tuesday for BOGO! Out of the numerous coffee shops I’ve been to. Bon Beans stands out for it’s cute and welcoming interior. There are plenty of board games and books to read along with tables and couches to study. The best drink I’ve gotten so far is the cold brew with sugar free vanilla flavoring. I like my cold brews strong and not too bitter; this one was perfect. I would not recommend the dark chocolate flavoring; it did not taste like dark chocolate and instead more like candy and did not hide the bitterness of the coffee well. I’ve also gotten the mocha frappuccino which had a rich milk chocolate flavor; I had hoped the coffee taste would be more apparent. Most recently, I tried the pumpkin spice latte and was not pleased. The latte tasted nothing like pumpkin spice and was exceptionally bitter. Perhaps I have high expectations after having a Starbucks PSL, but I would not recommend this drink from Bon Beans.

Feng Cha Teahouse – Menu with Prices – 2701 Custer Pkwy, Richardson

My current favorite place for boba in DFW right now. The cafe is really cute and lets in a lot of natural light. It seems like a great place to read, study, or meet up with friends as there is quite a bit of space with plenty of seating and tables. Feng Cha has some of the most unique boba drinks in DFW that I’ve seen so far, and a variety of milk foam caps you can add on (taro, cheese foam, sea salt, matcha, etc), so Feng Cha gets major points for that! You can also adjust the sweetness of your drink here, which is a must for me in a boba shop. I enjoyed my rose oolong with the addition of matcha milk foam (70% sweet). This combo went pretty well together and I thought the matcha tasted pretty good. I tried it with taro milk foam once as well and this was not my favorite combination. I thought the taro was on the sweeter side, which was a negative for me. I’ve also tried the dirty boba (70% sweet), which was pretty delicious at first. It has cheese milk foam and brown sugar on top. After a while though I realized I couldn’t finish it. It is super rich, creamy, and sweet. If you want something more decadent, this might be the drink for you! We also tried the afternoon tea matcha cake. Unfortunately, it was just alright. It looked very pretty though. It was disappointing that the matcha milk foam was just thrown over some basic pound cake. I think it would be a hit if they introduced the first Japanese souffle pancakes in DFW and then they can throw the milk foam over that. It seems like that’s getting pretty popular right now. Overall, I can’t wait to try more drinks and milk foam combinations! There is also a Feng Cha in Carrollton now, which is closer to me! YAY! Summary- Favorite Drink: rose oolong with matcha milk foam cap (70% sweet) Business tip/gold mine idea: Ditch the pound cake and introduce the first Japanese Souffle pancakes in DFW on your menu, so you can throw milk foam on top of that!!

Spring Coffee And Tea – Menu with Prices – 2555 Main St, Irvine

This place is tucked in a small corner of the leasing office of the Main Village Apartments. A bit odd for a location, but hey, now you can get drinks while waiting at the leasing office lol. The staff was very nice and greeted us when we entered the office. There wasn’t a website, but I posted a picture of their menu. Prices are very reasonable and their coffee is already more legit than the Dandelion Cafe next to the 2603 office building/tower. Friend ordered the cappuccino with skim milk. She said it was decent. Pretty much what you expect a cappuccino to be at a small cafe. Still better than Dandelion lol. And the barista even made a cute leaf on top with the foam. They also provide soy and almond milk if you’re not into skim or whole milk for 50 cents extra. There’s a couple of chairs and tables to sit inside. And you get a discount if you’re a resident of the apartments! It’s next to the pool as well. Since it’s in an odd location, parking is either in the employee parking structure or the residents’ parking structure.