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I drove by this place for months – doing a double take each time – before I decided to pull over and try it out. And I am SO glad I did! I stopped in today for a cup of coffee in between errands, and the five minutes I spent in here made me want to come back soon. The curb appeal of Poppy Seed will lure you in, and the charm it has inside will make you want to open a book and stay a while. They have an upstairs loft seating area that overlooks the rest of the cafe as well as a few spots to sit on the first floor. Behind the counter you’ll spot a few kitchen aids and other kitchen utensils that the owner, Kim, uses to home make all of the pastries that they serve. (I didn’t try a pastry today, but I had my eye on their blackberry poppyseed scone – I’ll be coming back for that!) Today I tried out their lavender white mocha, per Kim’s suggestion. I asked her to make it a little less sweet than they normally would, and it was perfect. The lavender sort of balanced out the sweetness of the white chocolate, and the espresso flavor came through in a sublte but delicious ways. Super yummy! I’ll definitely have this again, although I’m thinking next time I’ll try out their rose mocha – it might just be me but I think that sounds DELICIOUS. But then again, I work at a flower shop so I guess it’s no surprise that I enjoy floral notes in my coffee. ? Next time your driving along hill road, I highly recommend you give these guys a try! (They’re closed in the latter part of the afternoon and on Mondays, so keep that in mind.)

Colleen’s Coffee Shop – Menu with Prices – 5755 Mountain Hawk Dr #101, Santa Rosa

This was my first time in Colleen’s. My favorite coffee drink is a mocha. Especially a “Mexican mocha”. The spices add a unique depth to the flavor of the coffee. I have had mochas everywhere I can, bakeries, bagel shops, Pete’s, Starbucks, any where coffee was sold. Most of the time the mocha offered wasn’t very good. I mean spooning Nestlé Quick into the coffee doesn’t qualify. Pete’s has been my favorite place for a regular mocha, semisweet chocolate and the right espresso, wonderful. That is until I tasted the Aztec Mocha at Colleen’s. That first sip was magic! So many things happening at once. The rich chocolate ‘melting’ in my mouth, the cinnamon bite was sharp and rich, and the sweetness completed the trifecta of coffee joy. The bread pudding muffin had to wait to be eaten. There was way too much bliss happening all at once.

Anthem Coffee & Tea – Point Ruston – Menu with Prices – 5005 Main St #105, Tacoma

I was very excited to see an anthem coffee open at Point Ruston. I was even happier when I decided to venture out and try their dirty chai with soy. Essentially it’s chai, soy, and espresso shots. It sounds a little crazy, but it’s super delicious! It is actually my new favorite thing at any coffee shop now. I love that they have these creative drinks, and that I found my new favorite, but I have found that the last two times I have gone there, they haven’t been consistent. Last week, we ordered a mocha and a dirty chai and both were extremely milky. It was hard to taste any coffee or chai. I’m not sure if the espresso shots were made poorly or the measurements were wrong, but they just weren’t good. Also, the coffee is rarely very hot. We gave Anthem another try a few days ago. I really do like the flavor of their coffee and just want our drinks to be like they were when we first ordered them. This last time when I ordered, they asked me if I wanted vanilla or spicy chai. I have never been asked this, and didn’t know what to pick, so I picked vanilla, but I think it was the spicy chai that I like. Maybe some people ask for your preference and other people just make it, I’m not sure. However, consistency is really important. I really want to keep going to Anthem and getting my new found drink, but I want it hot, the espresso shots made well, and the same chai used every time. My partner just wants his mocha with well-made shots, milk, a balanced amount of chocolate, and to get it hot. We will give it another try for sure, but I really hope this next time goes better.

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.

Half Pint Café – Menu with Prices – 537 SE Ash St #108, Portland

Unlike most of the food/drink establishments I visited while in Portland, this wasn’t planned at all. I dropped off our rental car pretty early and then decided I wanted some coffee, so I pulled up yelp and went to the nearest highly rated coffee shop, and I’m glad I did, because I was extremely pleased with it. There’s nothing fancy about the place, it’s just a little coffee shop, but their coffee is top notch, as is their service, as are their prices. I usually get a fancy sugary coffee drink, and they certainly have those, most notably as far as the sort of thing I particularly like drinking, they have a Mexican mocha with a cinnamon and pepper chocolate syrup they apparently make in-house, which I ordered, and then immediately changed my mind and said scratch that, I’ll just have a regular espresso instead – partially because I figured I’m in the capitol of good coffee and I should try to learn to like straight-up bean flavor, and partially because, admittedly, I’d just gone crazy spending money on foodie stuff right and left all week and I liked the idea of saving a couple bucks. The guy working there (not sure if it was the owner? I feel like it may have been) was super friendly and happy to let me do that, even though it was cheaper. Then, as I was sitting there sipping my very good espresso (though admittedly I think I’m just not a pure coffee person – I could tell it was quality, but I just can’t totally get into it), he surprised me with a mini cup of Mexican hot chocolate, because he could tell I was so conflicted and wanted to let me try both of them. Totally not necessary, but certainly appreciated. Unsurprisingly, it was totally delicious, and if I’m ever back in the area and want some coffee (likelier than you might think, given that I have now totally fallen in love with basically everything about Portland), this will be one of the first places I think of, and their Mexican mocha one of the first drinks. Was just the right amount sweet, and just the right amount spicy. So good!

Cafe Makario – Menu with Prices – 2625 Colby Ave suite 2C, Everett

Exceeded my coffee shop experience! Small, dark, very well decorated, it was definitely worth a visit. Experience is even better when you have your two best friends with you! The owner was very meticulous about making cup taste to your expectation and looking beautiful! We ordered the flower latte, peppermint mocha, einspanner and a small order of waffles. The drinks were so dreamy! It was the perfect level of sweetness. The chocolate shavings on the einspanner is to die for! As for the flower latte, it was definitely a different order for me. It was my first time trying a flower latte, but I would definitely order it again. If you prefer a sweeter drink, I would suggest the peppermint mocha or einspanner because with you can definitely taste the espresso in the flower latte vs the sweetness, which I personally enjoy more!

Regent Coffee Roasters and Brew Bar – Menu with Prices – 249 N Brand Blvd, Glendale

This review is based strictly on my order of their iced mocha latte. First, you can tell a lot about a coffee shop from the mocha they use. I was pleasantly surprised that they make their own mocha, that is ALWAYS a plus..better than disgusting fudge chocolate that other places use. Second, I was greeted by a barista who was sitting on the counter. Like, that’s a tad bit weird for me. So my iced mocha actually tastes decent, which means their espresso beans are of high quality. Problem is that I feel like I am drinking a latte with chunks of chocolate. They clearly did not melt the chocolate, nor did they try to dilute it in any shape or form into the beverage. It’s so bad that my straw is clogged with chocolate pieces. Kinda gross. If they could just figure out how to perfectly add the ingredients together this place would be on the top of my list (maybe top 10, nowhere near top 5). The oat milk that they use is not my favorite either. Oatly is by far the best oatmilk in the market so I get annoyed when coffee shops don’t carry it. Also, way pricier than other places—and I am usually okay with paying top dollar for good coffee- this just wasn’t it. *UPDATING my review based on speaking with the owner*- Pretty happy that the owner reached out to explain the issues I discussed. I love small business and I support them 100%. This isn’t my local coffee shop so it would be unfair of me to write them off from one “unfortunate” experience. I do hope to go back and try the mocha again.

World Traveler Coffee Roasters – Menu with Prices – 106 N Sunrise Ave St C7, Roseville

This is my second time here and I have to say that my coffee has tasted amazing both times. This location is only open on the weekdays though and I work full time and live in Sacramento, so don’t get to come too frequently. I was told that they are opening up a second location in Folsom though that will be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day including weekends. The chocolate they use in their mocha is non-dairy and they have oat milk available which is awesome. I’ve had both an iced mocha with oat milk and an iced blackberry mocha with oat milk and both were delicious. The pastries aren’t meant for people who don’t consume eggs and dairy though, so I have always passed on those. I have been the only customer both times I’ve gone, so they must be making money other ways than just through their cafe. The interior is small, but there are two tables that fit four people each out on the patio. I’m hanging out on the patio right now enjoying my iced coffee. If you know what good coffee tastes like then you will for sure like the taste of the coffee here.

Mocha Moose Coffee Menu with Prices 2596 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise

Wow, oh, wow! I tried this place out for this first time this past weekend, and I am happy I did! I was out running errands for work and was about to pass Mocha Moose by (for the 100th time) but decided I should stop and see what this little red hut on the side of Bogus Basin Rd is all about. I pulled up to the window, was greeted by a very friendly gentleman (who I found out was the owner), and then was instantly presented with the question, “What are we having?” To which I replied, “Well I like somewhat sweet, but not really. And I like mocha’s, but not too much chocolate. And I think a hot drink sounds good, but I could still do an iced drink. But I’m open to whatever really.” (That wasn’t helpful at all, Amie.) Unfazed by my indecisiveness, he suggested, “We have a dark chocolate mocha and it’s really good!” “Yes. That sounds amazing. Maybe do half the chocolate.” “Perfect! Would you like whipped cream? It’s homemade!” “No, I shouldn’t…Wait, yes. It’s Saturday–of course I want whip cream!” About 30 seconds later, this beautiful 12oz cup was handed to me with a bit of coffee heaven inside and a gorgeous swirl of whipped cream sitting on top. The dark chocolate was a perfect choice–slightly sweet, ever so slightly bitter, and exactly what my Saturday morning taste buds were looking for. The milk was steamed to perfection–hot but not scorching. The espresso was also delightful–creamy and rich. Unless you’ve worked in coffee before, you might not notice the difference between a good and bad shot of espresso. But if you have, it is very obvious when one is good and one is bad–and this was one GOOD shot of espresso! 5/5 for me. I will be back!

Heart and Soul Coffee – Menu with Prices – 930 11th St, Modesto

Little brother wanted some coffee after having lunch. He recommended this place that is downtown. The ambiance was cool. Love the open space. I ordered a hot mocha and my brother ordered a different drink. Think it had the name of lumberjack latte but I could be wrong. The drinks were made fast but one issue. The girl made me an iced mocha and not a hot mocha. Oh well let’s run with it right. I’m actually glad I did. This iced mocha was good. Just the perfect amount of sweetness. If I had to do it all over, I would Order a non fat iced mocha. In the end, the screw up turned out to be a blessing. Thanks for the great iced mocha.

Anaya coffee – Menu with Prices – 1414 Highland Ave, Melbourne

Not the best, but not the worst! Been there on two separate occasions and got an iced coffee both times. Paid more for the additional flavoring and unfortunately, I really couldn’t taste the difference from regular coffee. I got lavender first and then mocha the second time. Lavender is usually such a strong smell and taste that I definitely expected more. Either way, not horrible! Coffee still tasted great. I’ll probably hold back on paying more for the flavoring as it doesn’t really do much for me. If I’m in the area, it’s a good stop by! I wish they were open past 2pm.

The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops – Menu with Prices – 70 St George St, St. Augustine

These popsicles were great. I would give 5 stars if the lady had been a little nicer. She didn’t want to be there and acted like we were bothering her. She had short brown hair and was in her early/mid twenties. Yeaaa fire her. I didn’t even know sipping it in chocolate was an option. Maybe it was on the menu. If so, i missed it. She was impatient with us it seemed. The scenery is cute. It was an enjoyable experience otherwise. I got the espresso and I love it. I love the taste of coffee as a dessert but I’m very sensitive to bitterness and dont love to drink coffee really. This has the sweetness of a popsicle with the delicious coffee flavor. If I went back I would get this flavor. I loved it. I recommend you stop by if you’re visiting

The Java Shack Menu with Prices 2507 Franklin Rd, Arlington

I really wanted to like this place since it was so highly recommended, but it was honestly the worst coffee I’ve had in a long time – I couldn’t even finish my (very expensive) drink & had to dump it!! I tried their mocha with coconut milk. The rather unfriendly barista told me the mocha sauce was organic and made fresh every day, but it didn’t even taste like chocolate in all honesty. The espresso was also really sour/bitter and I don’t think it would have tasted good even if I had ordered something else.