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Favorite Coffee Shop?

topic posted Sat, July 30, 2005 - 3:10 AM by 
What is your favorite coffee shop? What makes it so special? Why might the rest of us want to go out of our way to check it out?
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  • valerie
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    Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

    Sat, July 30, 2005 - 4:52 PM
    I've got three.
    -Ritual on Valencia in SF. it's been taken over by the laptop mafia, but it's still got a cool ambiance, excellent coffee (stumptown roasters and talented barista. baristi?) and wisecracking staff.
    -Blue Bottle Coffee on Linden in Hayes valley. It's not really a shop, more of a kiosk, but great coffee, freshly roasted. If you go there more than once they're likely to remember your name and drink.
    -Julie's coffee and tea in Alameda. This is more of a tea shop but the coffee is also very good, supplied by Taylor Maid and the ambience is great. There's a garden in back and art on the walls. Pretty sweet for a little town like Alameda.
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    • Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

      Sat, July 30, 2005 - 7:19 PM
      I try to have one in every city where I spend much time, but currently my very favorites are both in the SE.

      Satori Coffee House in Mobile, AL, used to be a used CD store. Now they serve tripple-certified coffee every day, along with some great vegetarian lunches (portabello panini, hippie hummis wrap). The place still has a funky music scene ambience, including a shrine to musicians who have died of natural causes. They are also one of the best venues for accoustic music in town.

      My all time favorite is Z'OTZ in New Orleans. Tripple certified coffee, vegan treats, live juices, tinctures, and they are open 24 hours! Plus the whole space is a 4D, interactive work of art. Absolutely one of my favorite places to hang out in New Orleans.

      Both offer wireless... Valerie - if I use a laptop does that mean I am in the mafia? Even if I frequently break for human interaction as well? It's just that I would much rather do my work at the coffee shop than sit at home all night.

      BTW, I am actually in the NW these days more often than down south, but was largely disappointed by NW coffee shops. I found some good ones, but most seem to close early. I miss the late night/all night coffee shops down south.
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      • erin
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        Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

        Sat, December 10, 2005 - 8:15 PM
        yeah!!! a coffee tribe.

        okay so, Flying Goat Coffee- 3 locations
        Santa Rosa- railroad square
        Healdsburg- 324 & 419 Center St. (419 is the roasting facility as well as a "to go" location.) (324 The original cafe)

        This is where my love of coffee began.

        Railroad square for the atmosphere, all locations for the deliciousness.

        Also as far as far northern california is concerned Muddy Waters Coffee Company, a small cafe provides the coffee for burning man's cafe. Best coffee in the north coast.
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      • New Favorite

        Mon, December 18, 2006 - 10:34 AM
        End of the Line Coffee Shop in Pensacola, FL. Organic fair-trade coffee, plus it is a vegan diner with full menu. Fancy dinner night on Thursdays, and brunch on Sundays.
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  • Jasmine
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    Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

    Sun, November 19, 2006 - 12:31 AM
    theres this little place called the Gazebo in Marianna, FL (about 45 NE of Panama City) and they have amazing lattes. And for those near Tallahassee I strongly recommend Black Dog on Lake Ella...the BEST soy mocha I have ever had, plus the people are really personable and just the environment is great. It's really homey and sometimes there's live bands playing next door so its like you get a free show.
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  • Susie
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    Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

    Tue, November 21, 2006 - 9:11 PM
    For hanging out - Axis Cafe.

    Mr Espresso coffee
    Wonderful, comfortable modern living room ambiance (really a perfect home away from home)
    Free wireless
    Good food
    Totally sweet, competent staff.
    Nice music but not too in your face so easy to play your own.
    Good morning, afternoon or night.

    I'm always seeking my perfect cafe and Axis just feels good to me. It's not "cozy" but it's totally comfortable. Always a good experience.
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  • synerGy
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    Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

    Sat, April 19, 2008 - 11:08 AM
    anywhere that has very lightly roasted African beans and water filtration system for the water that is used to brew ...
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    • *Gra...
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      Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

      Mon, April 21, 2008 - 9:05 PM
      Mandolin Cafe @ S.12th and Proctor in Tacoma is home to Valhalla Coffee Co. Great Sun. Brunchtime Gypsy Jazz alt. weeks.

      Same town; near U. Puget Sound: Origin 23 is very conscientious about Free Trade and a good place to listen to electric fusion and study-6th and Union.
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      • Joe
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        Re: Favorite Coffee Shop?

        Tue, April 22, 2008 - 6:43 AM
        The Black Spot Cafe

        www.theblackspotcafe.com/

        10 Ocean Street, Hyannis MA

        (508) 771-4004

        Not only good coffee but a very eclectic crowd,full bar and craft brewed beers.

        Live music most nights.

        Open mic every Wednesday, Poetry open mic once a month, and a group Sea Chantey sing once a month.

        Chess boards available. Books and magazines for reading. Free WiFi.

        They were also the first place on Cape Cod to serve Absynth.

        What more can you ask for.

        Oh - the owners are very nice folks as well.
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