tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29823330013550543642011-10-26T09:05:24.587-06:00As I travel to different places and find new coffee shops, I will review them here, for you! I simply love coffee shops, and the great ones are truly great! Here you will find places I have stumbled upon from college in boston, to LA, and now in and around Golden and Denver CO! If you have a place you think I should visit, let me know!Travel For Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470215237883400158noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982333001355054364.post-10568737714696486092011-02-17T07:19:00.000-07:002011-02-17T07:19:52.559-07:00

Ok, sorry for the delay on this post. Let's take a look into day two of no caffeine. It was no easier than day one, in fact, it was more difficult. It was made even more difficult (starting the night before) by the fact that I showed up at a friend's house, feeling foggy and tired, only to have her offer me an espresso martini. A little spark in my brain lit up... Does in count if the caffeine is

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I knew this day would come, I just didn't expect it to arrive so soon - the day I decide to take a break from caffeine and see what my body thinks. See, I've recently started a cleanse, Clean, and the top two no-nos are caffeine and alcohol... along with dairy, wheat, gluten, packaged foods, and most anything else that was in my normal diet. I am on my 8th day and have been journaling each day. I

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Two days ago, I headed over to my local Golden coffee shop, Windy Saddle, with two of my co-workers for a cup 'o joe. Per usual, when the barista poured my coffee into my cup, a bunch of bubbles formed at the top. So, as always, when I go to put cream in my coffee I have to blow the bubbles to the side to see if I had reached the correct level of creaminess. Well, after I found my perfect

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As a coffee enthusiast, coffee-shop goer, barista be-friender, and coffee blog reader/writer, I would have expected the transition from lover to maker would be a simple one. You're thinking "what? she's never made coffee?" Well, that's not true, but my coffee-making has been pretty limited to The French Press [cue dark movie-trailer voice]. That being said, I don't even have a "perfect recipe"

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I was browsing Smashing Magazine today - a great site, by the way, for design inspiration and articles - and stumbled upon this great review of well-designed coffee websites! There is nothing better than knowing that your favorite coffee shop is not only recognized for great coffee, but also for great website design! So if you are in need on some inspiration, or just want to check out the sites,

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...And I thought I'd been to all the coffee shops in Golden! This little gem was hiding amongst some other delicious places in a generic-looking mini mall. I read about this place online while reading reviews of another coffee shop. As an avid coffee-shop goer, I was horrified to find that this place was sitting in Golden and I was completely oblivious to it! That sunday, I dragged John out in

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Drive up to this cute coffee shop on Pico Blvd in Santa Monica, and you will instantly want to go in. The unassuming front of the shop is brick (love), and there is parking in the back. Flying Saucers is pretty serious about their coffee and food. With homemade bagels, clear glass coffee mugs and free wifi, you are destined to leave happy.This coffee shop was our first stop for our free-day

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This link in courtesy of my friend Marielle. It comes from a site called The Oatmeal, which I quite enjoy! So, take a look, and remember the facts! There will be a quiz later.. actually not.

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I was headed to Santa Monica today to meet a friend. Obviously, I planned to get coffee with her, and immediately googled "Coffee Shops in Santa Monica." Ha, have you tried this? There are so many and all so close together - spanning from serious espresso shops to organic cafes, the options are nearly limitless. So, instead of fretting over which place was best, I did what I usually do - walked

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Mmmmmm, M Street Coffee. This place is in Sherman Oaks, also known as the Valley. Right off of Ventura and Moorpark. Looking around this area, you wouldn't think the coffee shop would be so adorable. I walked in to see clean lines, a lot of sitting space, and bright colors on the walls. It truly is a beautiful space. The beauty is even more striking seeing that it doubles as an art gallery for

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On one of my very first mornings in my new apartment in Los Angeles, it was cloudy and rainy. Great start, eh? The good thing was, however, that it was a perfect day to visit a coffee shop. I did some searching and found one very near that looked great. I grabbed one of my new roommates and fellow coffee enthusiast, Corinne, and headed out of the Hills and into Hollywood to Groundwork Coffee.

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Alas, I am here in the city of angels, Los Angeles. I have an internship on Sunset Blvd, and a 90's real estate agent style gold Acura and a nice apartment in "The Valley" (a-hem, I mean "North Hollywood"). Life is grand, or rather, life if grande. If only I could remember what LA looks like when it is sunny. I've come to LA during a week of rain; reportedly the most rain they have had since 2005

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Honestly, how can you not like a coffee shop with a name like Kookoo? I just want to go there so I can tell people I am at Kookoo! Ha, I can't stop typing it either. This little gem is in Brookline Village right off the Brookline Village D line T stop. I would warn you, however, that once you enter the village, it's hard to leave - EVERYTHING is as adorable as this coffee shop. On a rainy monday,

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"La'Aroma, La'Aroma! Ooo la la."That just about explains how I feel every time I walk into this lovely cafe on Newbury Street. With a patio and an adorable lower level bistro La'Aroma exudes a European ambiance.This is one of the first coffee shops I'd been to with simple syrup for iced coffee. I remember thinking "What a brilliant idea!" and then, "duh!" Simple syrup is one of those perks that,

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Hey All,First off, sorry I haven't posted in 3 months (gasp!). Actually my last post was when I was living in Colorado this summer. Anyway to kick off the coffee posts again, here is a funny video about a San Diego man trying to get a date with a quirky YouTube Video. The video is courtesy of Greg Verdino. Why amI writing about a Tim Goggin on a coffee blog? Well, if you watch the video below and

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So I have been reluctant to visit GGC, it's terrible I know. I was judging strictly by the looks of the building. It is a stand-alone shop across the street from Golden High School off of a round-a-bout. It is also near a bicycle shop and the location just seemed weird altogether. In reality, it is an IDEAL location. It is well designed and modern inside with tile floor, black leather couches and

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My best friend just moved into a new place near 9th and Lincoln. So after spending the night there & celebrating her new place, we were both in need of a strong cup of coffee. Using my handy dandy iphone, I looked up coffee shops near her apartment. Of about 5, Aviano Coffee was the closest and had the most supercilious website. I knew I had to check it out. Walking in, I was immediately

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Cafe 13 is a lovely new coffee shop in Golden. Actually, it is not new but under new ownership, formally the 13th Street Bakery (and they are doing a fabulous job!). Cafe 13 is on 13th street, just off of the beat and path of Washington, making for a more peaceful atmosphere. The cafe has a three room setup with artwork hanging and a variety of seating options. This way, if you want to be in the

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Previously I reviewed Cafe Fixe in Brookline and described the owner as "caring more about making good espresso than chatting up his customers." Well, I went there again the day before I left for Colorado and was quite surprised by how friendly and talkative he was (he may not be the owner, but he seems like it... I can verify this next fall). I walked into cafe fixe at about 6:30 in the morning

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As I was sitting on the porch of my beach cottage in Quonochontaug RI thinking about coffee, I realized that I have neglected to blog about Dave's Coffee. Dave's is one of the few establishments within walking (or running) distance of our lovely cottage, about 3 miles. Dave's has a fantastic setup on a hill surrounded by beautiful landscaping, and connected to an adorable boutique (also owned by

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I recently traveled to Virginia to visit my grandparents. To be true to my blog, I asked around and checked yelp to see which coffee shop I should visit. Since my faithful roomies did not travel to Virgina with me, I was foced to imporvise my coffee company; I took my mom and my aunt. Let me tell you, it is much harder to travel for coffee in Virginia than in Boston... at least under my

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Cafe Fixe makes a mean espresso. This place is super modern with clean lines and muted colors. It is small and intimate. Most of the chairs are at high tables for 2-3 people. It is a great place to go for a quite morning or afternoon with a friend, to read a book or paper, or to have a meeting. I wouldn't recommend taking a large group who wants to linger or be loud (there are plenty of other

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"What is that giant Busch sign doing above the Darwin's ltd. sign? Wait, it's part of the sign!" Don't be suprised when you see that as you are walking up Mt. Auburn street just past Harvard Square. It really is Darwin's, not a cheap bar.Alright, so I went to Darwin's on Thursday, but not for coffee. Actually I didn't even know they had coffee (my bad). Then I went inside and got a sandwich and

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Thanks to a recommendation from my friend, Laura, I had the pleasure of having coffee and lunch at this lovely North End coffee shop. Automatically, I was sure the coffee would be "delicioso" because the shop is located in the Italian part of Boston. What I didn't expect was to have an amazing panini to go with my skinny iced latte. The panini I had, "The Sal," was a delightful combination of

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The best part of the Windy Saddle is that it is in Golden, CO. Golden is adorable and friendly and everything a small town should be. Well, at least Washington Street (the main drag) supports all of those statements. You literally drive under a sign on the way in that says "Howdy, Welcome to Golden" it's fantastic! Now, pull over and get out of the car (before you accidently leave Golden), and

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Coffee milk... what could this mean? Coffee flavored milk - no.. Milk that you put in your coffee.. - no. Flavored milk that is made especially for coffee.. - NO. Coffee milk is a coffee drink creation concocted by my roommate, morgan. Here is how it goes: 1. I wake up and make a pot of french press coffee. Since I am the only person in my house who drinks coffee regularly, I seldom finish the

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Espresso con panna? What is this? The owner of 2nd Cup Cafe in Allston was perplexed when I made my request. Also known as a double espresso with a dollop of whipped cream on top, the espresso con panna is quite delicious. I thought it was a common order, but apparently not. As my roommate, Marielle, and I sit and ponder in one of our favorite coffee shops, I am sipping on my espresso and she has

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Oh how I love Francesca's. This is one of the first cafes I went to when I moved to boston and finally started exploring coffee shops. Francesca's is located in the South End and has all of the lovelyness of the South End. Every time I go there I feel as though I should wear my glasses, bring my laptop (free wifi) and have a handsome gay man by my side. Francesca's, as with many coffee shops also

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Coffee? Ugh, no thanks. This will be the response of the majority of people under the age of 16, as it was for me. I didn't see why people drank something (by choice) that tasted so bitter. Instead, the majority of my early "coffee" drinking days involved the creamy and delicious Espresso Smoothie from Crowfoot Valley Coffee in Castle Rock, CO. Whether or not there is actually espresso in this is

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As a college student and a coffee addict, I have decided to share my coffee experiences in Traveling for Coffee. At least once a week my roommate and I travel around boston to go to new and delicious coffee shops to fulfill our craving for caffeine and culture. Stay tuned...

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