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This place at first seemed like another meh coffee drive through at first sight but once I started going I do not go anywhere else if I can help it. I used to live across town and would specifically drive here just to get my drink. Which they learn fast. I never expect a coffee shop to know my drink but they do, even when someone else picks it up for me! Aw! Coffee – I get hemp lattes ( so many Eugene places do not have hemp milk. It’s not that weird. I don’t feel like drinking that much soy and almond milk is usually tasteless and can have a burnt taste easily) Thank you Quick Fix! The use organic Cascade Estate. I’m always very happy. I’ve tried their mocha which are good, and chai for an afternoon drink ( you can get sweet or spicy) You can also get a 24 oz hot size. Thank you! Sometime ya just need that extra 4 oz. Service- very sweet and competent people! When they have a line they walk out and get orders from the cars- smart! They have always been more than happy to accommodate any drinks I wanted to try ( not too sweet, milk type mixes, eggnog chai ) I think the owner is sometimes there taking orders and she’s super sweet. They have an extensive menu of blended and iced drinks. I have yet to get into because I’m so happy with my drink. Muffins and Ruthie’s Cookies for snacks. They seemed to be open every major holiday which is great. Some covered seating as well. What a gem on Willamette Street!

Jubilee Roasting Co. Menu with Prices 1452 Kenton St, Aurora

My boyfriend and I were recently in Aurora for the first time and wanted coffee/tea, so we ended up at Jubilee. The inside is super cute and was very busy; they also have outside seating. Between the two of us we ordered the ham&cheese croissant, cinnamon bun muffin, chai tea latte, coffee, and a specialty drink (I can’t remember the name). Food: The croissant and muffin were good – good sizes and tasty. Definitely get them both heated, although if you are sitting outside on an October morning they will get cold quickly. Drinks: I am not a coffee drinker, but my boyfriend said that this is probably the best coffee he’s ever had… and he drinks a lot of coffee! They have an option to do a bottomless mug if you plan to stay there, which is definitely the route to go. He did not do that and regretted it shortly after, so he ended up going back in to get the bottomless. I got the chai latte w/oat milk. Their chai is on the milkier side rather than spicy, but it is still delicious! The specialty drink I got was called the Camp Dance or something like that – a mix of chai and apple cider and spices steamed together. It is SO good and the perfect fall drink!! We love Jubilee so much we wanted to go back, but it is closed on Sundays.

Legends Coffee Menu with Prices 24100 E Commons Ave, Aurora

I was really looking forward to trying this place because the reviews were so positive but I was pretty disappointed. I ordered an iced soy vanilla chai, which is my go-to drink literally everywhere. She told me they didn’t have soy milk so I opted for almond milk instead, which I have had with chai before and it’s not bad. I also ordered a cinnamon roll. It took a very long time to get the drink, there was a long line and only 1 person making drinks, which didn’t bother me as I wasn’t in a hurry but others seemed annoyed. I got my drink and cinnamon roll and left. The cinnamon roll tasted good, however the chai was horrible. I can’t even describe the taste of it, but it was not even close to what a chai should taste like. I tried drinking it and hoped I would get use to the off taste but I couldn’t so I didn’t finish the drink. I will probably return and try another drink, because people are so positive about the coffee here. But I would strongly advise against ordering the chai.

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.

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.

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!

Tai Tea Anaheim Menu with Prices 9840 Katella Ave, Anaheim

I have been a fan of the Tai Tea franchise since I loved their milk tea and iced milk drinks at the other locations. When I saw they had a BOGO deal, I had to come check it out! However, I never knew someone can mess up on Jasmine Milk Tea so badly…. I am not sure if it was because of the promotion they had, hence they rushed or if it was because of the ingredients in general… Jasmine Milk Tea, half sweet, – it did not have any jasmine taste at all. It was also very bland and did not taste right at all. Not sure what made it taste like this, but i did not taste any jasmine green tea in the milk tea. Very disappointed in this drink since it is always my go-to drink for every store. Berry Lychee tea, half sweet – very little taste of strawberry and lychee. I think since I got half sweet, they lessened the syrup pumps they put in, resulting in a very bitter tea with little to no flavor Triple the trouble – this drink ended up being too sweet for me. The flavor was good though, but tasted just like syrup instead of something fresh and refreshing MangoNada- this was great. Good mango and chamoy flavor and consistency in the slush. WinterMelon milk tea – Did not taste any winter melon in this drink. It was very subtle and the milk tea itself did not taste right. Hong Kong Milk Tea Coffee – This drink was horrible honestly. I was expecting a very strong ceylon milk tea with a hint of coffee because I often drink this type of drink elsewhere and make it at home as well. But this was extremely bitter and did not taste any tea. They need to add more creamer or more tea because it tasted like straight-up black coffee with a splash of milk and sugar. I hope they improve their drinks. I had a very bad experience with my drinks. My family and I ended up throwing away all of our drinks half way because we were so unhappy with them. they did not taste right at all besides the Mangonada.

Union Street Kitchen Café – Menu with Prices – 42 Crichton St, Ottawa

I usually love Union Street Cafe! The service is usually amazing and their food and baked goods are so tasty! I remember one time I went and I got a delicious chai tea latte with dried rosebuds on top — it was so good! However, my last visit to Union Street Cafe last week, there was a long line around lunch time. I stood waiting in line while the customer in front of me seemed to be causing some confusion as she ordered one drink, then changed her mind and then wanted to add oat milk. I could tell that it was all very confusing! But instead of having one girl focus on that customer and the other employee focus on me, as I was next in line, they both just kind of stared blankly at her. Finally after a long wait, it was my turn to order my iced chai tea latte. However, when I got my drink it tasted so so bad. I was hoping maybe I’d become accustomed to the taste after another sip but with each sip the after taste it left was so gross. I’ve had an iced chai tea latte from here before and it tasted nothing like this one — I think the barista, distracted by the other customer, must have missed an ingredient in my drink as it just tasted like murky almond milk. No chai flavour at all! Overall, I’d recommend Union street cafe for their baked goods and sandwiches. But I would say that for the cost of my drink at Union Street Cafe ($5.25) I’d rather just go to Starbucks where I can rely on the quality and taste of their drinks every time. Union street cafe is very hit or miss with their drinks, and for the higher cost of their drinks, that’s a risk I’m not willing to take.

Foster Street Coffee – Menu with Prices – 530 Foster St #2, Durham

I visited Foster Street Coffee a couple of times, during lunch time. When you walk in, the coffee shop is open and welcoming. The coffee bar is a few steps away from the door and each time, a smiling barista was waiting to take my order. The coffee shop is bigger than what it looks like from the street. Inside are cozy tables up front of the large window overlooking the street and then a few oversized armchairs that looked very soft (haven’t tested them out yet!) A little further back were some longer tables that looked like they were good for working on the laptop and sipping on your coffee. There was also a conference room with a large table and a TV for more organized meetings. I was impressed because this coffee shop could be a very convenient place to meet at if your organization is located in Downtown Durham. The menu board is simple, clean and elegant. They carry everything you’d expect from a coffee shop. I decided to try a coffee frappe, which is ice cream, coffee and vanilla. It wasn’t overly sweet at all. The coffee flavor came through strong, so it’s not quite like a milkshake. Maybe not good for a kid. It was tasty and I finished it all easily. I think I’ll experiment with the syrup flavors in the future. For my second visit, I tried a vanilla chai latte. I must admit that Starbucks is my standard for a vanilla chai latte. I find they have the best taste to me. I’ve tried a lot vanilla chais in other coffee shops and they never quite compare to Starbucks. But Foster Street surprised me. Their vanilla chai was light but sweet, creamy, slightly spicy and the froth on top was perfect. There was a lot of it. I was impressed with the first sip. It’s just as good as Starbucks chai, for sure. I will definitely make that drink a staple for next time I visit Foster. Each time, the barista brought the drink out directly to me and I thought that was so sweet. I’m happy to have a great local coffee shop in the area.

Roasters Coffeehouse – Menu with Prices – 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids

Great little coffee shop off to the left (away from the other food) when you walk into the market. They offer a great variety of tea and coffee drinks – I am partial to the chai latte, but they offer FOUR different tea lattes (which may be more than any place I’ve been that didn’t explicitly focus on tea). The chai latte is delicious – the spice flavor really comes out nicely. They also make delicious and luxuriously soft cookies, including a lot of gluten free varieties. My only complaint is that I often wait a really long time for them to make all the drinks… but I guess that’s the price of having really good drinks! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a drink with your food or while you shop.

New City Cafe – Menu with Prices – 441 Parsells Ave, Rochester

This place is awesome! Not only is this a great addition to the neighborhood, the staff is friendly, the coffee (and chai!) is delicious, and the atmosphere is welcoming. This spot is more of a community space than a cafe. I found people of all ages coming through during my most recent visit – from youth group meetings, to friends grabbing coffee, and folks getting work done. Fridays are chai Fridays, and when the barista mentioned it, I had to go for it. My 16oz. chai was $3, which uses local blend from The Chai Guy. I opted for almond milk and it hit the spot. They also have soy and oat milk if that’s your style (plus all the regular milks too). I snagged some beans for home too. Their mix of roasts are some I haven’t seen around and was pumped to try their Zambia roast. They have some light food options too like bagels, muffins, wraps, breakfast sandwiches, etc. So I’ll be back to try a breakfast sammie and coffee for an upcoming coffee shop workday. They’ve got it all! Can’t wait to go back again soon.

Southside Coffee Brew Bar – Menu with Prices – 3922 6th St S, St. Petersburg

My friend lives down the street next to this coffee place. She always raves about it so we went on in. It’s small but out so charming. There is four stools inside for seating and a couple chairs outside to sit and enjoy your coffee as well as any of there sweet treats. I talked to Sheila for a bit she was so sweet and very helpful about talking about the menu and the bakery items. I asked Bryan who was making the drinks his favorite drink and he said the Mocha so I got that with coconut milk and a extra shot of espresso. I also ordered a spinach and mozzarella croissant sandwich. While Sheila warmed up my sandwich Bryan made my drink. I waited maybe ten minutes as there were a few drink orders ahead of mind but it gave me time to take in the place. It was really so cute and they were so happy it was the perfect way to start the day. My drink was great robust, full of mocha goodness, plus the addition of the coconut milk gave it a bit of nuttiness. The croissant sandwich was light and flaky the spinach was seasoned and the cheese was melty. I can’t wait to go back and try more of their offerings

Scooter’s Coffee – Menu with Prices – 2790 N 83rd St, Lincoln

These Scooter’s seem like the place to get your coffee on. They are everywhere in Lincoln! We pulled up to one on our way out of town. I ordered an iced chai latte and asked for less ice. (I hate when you go to places, and they fill the cup to the top with ice, and then you only get a couple swigs of the actual stuff you’re paying $4 for because the rest is 90% ice.) They asked if I wanted to fill the cup with milk or just leave it 3/4 full. Really? I went for more milk, which is fine. The ice usually waters it down anyway. The chai latte itself was fine. It needed more spices to it, however. My husband ordered a cold coffee, which he said was pretty decent. I wasn’t overly impressed or underwhelmed. They just seem like a chain with no character.