Located in the Shaw neighborhood of DC, Compass Coffee is a go-to for an early morning caffeine fix or afternoon coffee break. This friendly coffee shop is spacious with a few small tables and many long, high tables, providing enough seating for the large number of customers consistently in the shop. Despite the fact that people there…
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Otherlands – Memphis, TN
Located in Memphis, Otherlands is one of the most eclectic and funky coffee shops I have ever been to. This spacious hangout had indoor and outdoor seating. Each room inside Otherlands had colorful art on the walls which were conducive to a relaxing atmosphere. Most people at this shop were meeting with friends on the…
Barrington Coffee Company – Boston, MA
Barrington Coffee Company is coffee shop nestled underground on Newbury St. This Massachusetts-based roaster is known for quality coffee in the Northeast. What intrigued me most about this coffee shop was the Steampunk coffee brewer customers could choose to have their coffee brewed with. The Steampunk is capable of making both coffee and tea and…
Alchemy – London, UK
To go along with the Coffee of the Month for June, I thought I would talk about the spot where I purchased those coffee beans. Alchemy was one of my favorite coffee shops in London. The shop was small (but not too small) and homey and the jazz music playing created a cool vibe. I really…
Coffee of the Month
So far this year I have really been enjoying Guatemalan coffees, which have been extremely flavorful. Alchemy’s Guatemalan coffee, El Socorro, was one I had the opportunity to pick up when I was in London. Now, it has remained one of my favorite coffees. El Socorro was definitely best brewed on the Chemex, which brought out…
Garage Coffee Company – Nashville, TN
Garage Coffee Company was one of those coffee shops I had been meaning to get to for a while, but never planned to go until it happened spontaneously. I didn’t necessarily have high expectations for this spot, but I had heard a lot about it and figured it was worth trying when a few of…
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew- Austin, TX
I’ll be honest, when I first stepped into Wright Brothers Brew and Brew coffee shop, I was slightly intimidated. The dark lighting and grungy atmosphere were not necessarily welcoming. That said, the bearded baristas were friendly and happy dudes. This coffee shop was pretty conducive to getting work done, playing soft indie music, and most…
Houndstooth Coffee – Austin, TX
Houndstooth Coffee was one of the most welcoming coffee shops I have been to in a while. The second I walked into the door, smiling baristas welcomed me to the shop. The first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful personalized La Marzocco espresos machine with “Houndstooth” engraved on the front. In addition, the…
Coffee of the Month
I am crazy about naturally processed coffees, so I obviously loved Counter Culture’s The Natural. I first tried this coffee at the Counter Culture Training Center in Boston and got hooked. Unfortunately, this was a limited release coffee so it will not be on shelves any time soon, but this post is my encouragement to you…
Proper Bagel- Nashville, TN
As a coffee lover it can also be tough sometimes to be a brunch lover as well. Do I chose a restaurant based on its coffee or its food? The worst is feeling like you have to choose one or the other, but Proper Bagel, located near Belmont University it Nashville, has solved this problem….
Cold Brew Review- Larry’s Cold Brew
For my last cold brew I decided to try a concentrate just to change things up. While it takes a little more effort to drink cold brew from concentrate, I liked the idea of doing something to prepare my coffee since I am so used to brewing every morning. The second I took the first…
Cold Brew Review – Barista Parlor
Now that Barista Parlor is serving their own coffee, I decided in honor of National Cold Brew day yesterday it was time to try their take on this drink. As usual, Barista Parlor did not disappoint. This was another cold brew that did not compromise flavor or quality. This cold brew was not fruity or…
The Coffee Code 