My Favorite Coffee Houses

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (mr chips)

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:21:13 GMT

The Bipartisan Cafe in Portland is a favorite. Good pie, political posters as decoration. Can't be beat.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Davydd)

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:44:06 GMT

I thought the first Caribou was in the Gaviidae Center downtown Minneapolis. If not the first, it was the first downtown the year they started up.

Dunn Bros. is still viable in the Twin Cities. Most are franchised independent operations but the one signature thing they do is roast on premises. We have a nice Dunn Bros. in Excelsior, MN with a live music venue.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (kaszeta)

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:24:33 GMT

Davydd

I didn't realize until just recently or I just didn't think it significant but I started taking my daily coffee break at the first Caribou in 1992 and did so for several years.

Was the first one the one on France down the road from Convention Grill? I used to go to that one a lot from 1995 to 1997. After that, I was mostly a Dunn Bros guy (I practically lived in the 6th and University Dunn Bros in 1998 and 1999, since my phone, and later my airport router, reached there from my apartment)

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (scrumptiouschef)

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:24:47 GMT

The Coffee Houses Of The Faubourg Marigny Neighborhood In New Orleans

http://chowpapi.com/wordp...orhood-in-new-orleans/

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:49:37 GMT

I just returned from an extended weekend trip to Seattle.
I went to 8 different coffee houses including the regional chain Tully's.
I will be adding to my list when I find some time..

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (brisketboy)

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:21:18 GMT

I enjoy Tully's also. Finally saw some K-cups at Randall's, other than that only had Tully's at Sea-Tac.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Davydd)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:01:22 GMT

Peet's is a west coast company and Caribou started in Minneapolis. Peet's didn't buy Caribou. A German company bought both Peet's and Caribou. They evidently decided Peet's had a better brand name. Caribou always emitted a northwoods cabin atmosphere that probably doesn't relate well nationwide but did relate well in its root start in Minnesota. The Washington DC Caribous will be rebranded to Peet's. The Twin Cities Caribous will stay Caribou. They are also closing several non-performing or for various other reasons shops nationwide. There are over 80 Caribous in the Twin Cities and most all will stay open.

I didn't realize until just recently or I just didn't think it significant but I started taking my daily coffee break at the first Caribou in 1992 and did so for several years.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (kland01s)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:21:55 GMT

We had two nearby Caribous. One just outright closed and the otheer will be rebranded as Peet's. Apparently in no hurry, they have said the rebranding may take a year. The closing of the one was kind of a surprise, it was in a very good visible location and easily accessible to a very busy road, it was always busy.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Scorereader)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:58:12 GMT

IF favorite was measred by volume, I'd say a toss up between Dunkin Doughnuts and 7-11. But, I prefer Starbucks, as I enjoy the bitter and ultra-caffeine of their dark roasts. But, when I've been out West, I really enjoy Peets, especially the one in Freemont neighborhood of Seattle. Sadly, no Peets Coffee houses in this area. Although, I hear the Caribou's are being rebranded as Peets, since Peets purchased Caribou. And, I like Caribou - it's like Starbucks without the Starbuck culture of ordering coffee in lingo.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Route 11)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:21:39 GMT

If you ever swing through Charlottesville, Shenandoah Joe is the hot spot here.

But my favorite is Trager Bros. to our south in Nelson County. They grind, brew and serve in a gorrgous location.

I've not been to Fido in Nashville but its mothership Bongo Java was a favorite when I was at Belmont U. The first "fancy coffee" I ever had.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (brisketboy)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:48 GMT

WJ
A quick update on Ruta Maya, apparantly they closed for a time but have now reopened on south First street. Also they're selling Ruta Maya coffee at Costco.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Sonny Funzio)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:09:50 GMT

Though it's been a while since I've been there, the Espresso Royale on Main st in Ann Arbor.

There also used to be another coffee house around the block on Maynard street I think, the name escapes me right now, but they made something called a "French-Vietnamese" which was brewed with coffee, chicory, and had condensed milk in it. Wonderful. Haven't seen it anywhere else.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (ann peeples)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:44:51 GMT

I am not a coffee person; a good cup of Folgers with milk( gasp!) I was recently trained in the Starbucks in our Target, and simply said no way...I have no interest.While I caught on very well.....have no interest in " I want Blonde roast with chai, blah, blah, blah...". But good for you that do!However, when tired-my co workers give me a shot of espresso, THAT I can do.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (bartl)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:07:45 GMT

wanderingjew

Cool Beans International- Oradell NJ

Ah. I've recently started doing theater reviews next door at the Little Firehouse Theater; I'll have to give them a try after the show.

Bart

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Michael Hoffman)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:11:04 GMT

wanderingjew

Michael Hoffman

I get by quite well with Waffle House, McDonald's and, oh, I guess any place where you can buy a cup of coffee.

Yeah, if I went there, I could get by on ~~hot water~~ coffee too...

Michael, ironically the way you feel about traditional coffee houses (yeah, the "trend" is now a quarter of a century old) is the same way I now feel about "third wave" or "pourover" coffee....it's a totally different realm...

I had to look up third wave and pourover. And now that I have I am lost.

Of course, me being lost is pretty much standard.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:52:02 GMT

Bumped thread- to really annoy the hell out of those who don't "get" good quality coffee

also
Added:

Cool Beans International- Oradell NJ

Also added an addendum for coffee houses that don't quite make the best of list.
Again- these are alternatives to the dreaded, horrific Mc$tarbuck$

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:38:30 GMT

Michael Hoffman

I get by quite well with Waffle House, McDonald's and, oh, I guess any place where you can buy a cup of coffee.

Yeah, if I went there, I could get by on ~~hot water~~ coffee too...

Michael, ironically the way you feel about traditional coffee houses (yeah, the "trend" is now a quarter of a century old) is the same way I now feel about "third wave" or "pourover" coffee....it's a totally different realm...

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Michael Hoffman)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:21:56 GMT

I get by quite well with Waffle House, McDonald's and, oh, I guess any place where you can buy a cup of coffee.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:19:38 GMT

added:

Day Break Coffee Roasters- Glastonbury CT

Drowsy Poet Coffee Company- Pensacola FL

Java Vino- Atlanta GA

Smelly Cat Coffee House- Charlotte NC

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (Hepcat)

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:57:30 GMT

Jet Fuel on Parliament Street in Toronto!

http://jetfuelcoffee.com/

A very counter culture establishment for the young hipster!

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (kaszeta)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:12:49 GMT

I mentioned dwelltime since they actually are the opposite when it comes to Iced Coffee: they are fast and efficient, because they brew rather large volumes of the stuff and have it on tap (literally).

I too get occasionally annoyed by places doing V60 coffee, especially if they aren't terribly organized about it (at least some places do it assembly-line style)

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:09:53 GMT

kaszeta

wanderingjew

kaszeta

I can vouch for Halcyon and Crave.

Have you been to Dwelltime in Cambridge, MA? That's one of my current favorites.

kaszeta

No I haven't, I did get a very good iced coffee at Pavement Coffee House on Boylston Street near the Berkeley School of Music. Is Dwelltime traditional drip or "thirdwave" pourover.

Dwelltime is thirdwave (that's a good way to describe it). It's owned by the same people as Barismo (if you've been there), but seem to be less pretentious and more efficient.

Dwelltime is one of my favorites since they've reliably served me several of the best iced coffees I've ever had. And they aren't far from the parking garage I get comped at when I'm visiting my MIT subcontractors.

I will check out Pavement, I'll be down that way soon.

I'm not big on "pourover coffee" or the pretentiousness. Especially in the morning when I want to enjoy copious amounts (I usually do a large 20 oz and then a refill) I just don't feel like spending $3-4 for a 12 or 16 oz cup, per cup. Call me old fashioned, but I still prefer a good "drip coffee" . If I happen to pass by a third wave pourover place in the afternoon and I'm in the mood for a cup, I may check it out.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (kaszeta)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:55:20 GMT

wanderingjew

kaszeta

I can vouch for Halcyon and Crave.

Have you been to Dwelltime in Cambridge, MA? That's one of my current favorites.

kaszeta

No I haven't, I did get a very good iced coffee at Pavement Coffee House on Boylston Street near the Berkeley School of Music. Is Dwelltime traditional drip or "thirdwave" pourover.

Dwelltime is thirdwave (that's a good way to describe it). It's owned by the same people as Barismo (if you've been there), but seem to be less pretentious and more efficient.

Dwelltime is one of my favorites since they've reliably served me several of the best iced coffees I've ever had. And they aren't far from the parking garage I get comped at when I'm visiting my MIT subcontractors.

I will check out Pavement, I'll be down that way soon.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (samy5)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:21:50 GMT

Will have to try Halycon In Austin. Have to go there next month.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:55:05 GMT

kaszeta

I can vouch for Halcyon and Crave.

Have you been to Dwelltime in Cambridge, MA? That's one of my current favorites.

kaszeta

No I haven't, I did get a very good iced coffee at Pavement Coffee House on Boylston Street near the Berkeley School of Music. Is Dwelltime traditional drip or "thirdwave" pourover.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (kaszeta)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:25:26 GMT

I can vouch for Halcyon and Crave.

Have you been to Dwelltime in Cambridge, MA? That's one of my current favorites.

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:44:54 GMT

Revised list for 2012

Removed San Francisco Roasting in Atlanta GA and Xtreme Bean in Tempe AZ
After revisiting, neither place was as good as I remembered.

Added :

Mama Carmen's Fayetteville AR
Aurora Coffee Atlanta GA
Guillermo's Gourmet Grounds Little Rock AR
Crave Espresso Bar Tucson AZ
and
Halycon Coffee/Bar/Lounge Austin TX

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (wanderingjew)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:06:16 GMT

pitaaaaaaaaa

welcome to Roadfood, I tend to only drink straight coffee or an occasional americano
Yes Urth is certainly a stand out favorite

Mar52

Like I said, I drink straight up coffee, so I can't comment on the coffee drinks. Urth was a little more expensive but I just chocked that up to being in LA

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (mar52)

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:14:42 GMT

I don't get the Urth following. Once I saw the design on the top of my latte I was over it with one sip.

Urth is expensive!

Re:My Favorite Coffee Houses (pitaaaaaaaaa)

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:17:46 GMT

Hey, I'm glad to see that Urth Caffe in West Hollywood made it to your list. I am a frequent when it comes to expresso, however, I know very little, but my stay that the Urth was one of the best