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Cocoa Cinnamon 420 W. Geer Street Central Park District Website M – Th, 7:30 am – 10:00 pm Fri – Sat, 7:30 am – Midnight Sun, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm I’ve been to Cocoa Cinnamon twice now, and I already wish I lived closer so I could watch as their amazing, thoughtful drink lists [...]
Jubala Village Coffee 8450 Honeycutt Road Lafayette Village, Raleigh Website $2.50 — $7.50 I have heard endless praise for Jubala since it opened in the beautiful Lafayette Village in North Raleigh about a year and a half ago. Much of that praise has centered on the coffee artistry of its baristas and on the Belgian [...]
In the last Minneapolis Blogging post, we had some tasty treats on Eat Street after an afternoon spent at the Sculpture Garden. What could possibly be left to do in Minneapolis on this five-day trip? A stroll through Lowry Hill and around the Lake of Isles and a few more memorable meals, that’s what. [...]
Straw Valley Café 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. New Hope Commons, Durham Website You may not have heard about Straw Valley Café from the Independent Weekly, Herald-Sun, or Carpe Durham articles on this coffeehouse, bar, and art gallery, but that shouldn’t stop you from visiting it. What might is its difficult-to-access location. It’s right off of [...]
Scratch 111 Orange Street Downtown Durham Website Scratch is a cute shop tucked into Orange Street in downtown Durham, a walkway that often doubles as a skateboard thoroughfare and an art gallery in the form of metallic sculptures in planters. A few outdoor tables are very appealing on warm days. Inside, pastel egg-shell colors dominate. [...]
Old Havana Sandwich Shop 310 East Main Street Downtown Durham Website $5.50–$10 I’ve been twice now to Old Havana Sandwich Shop, and it’s a wonderful choice for lunch or coffee. The owners are always super welcoming and happy to share their offerings of good Cuban sandwiches. I am not a Cuban sandwich traditionalist—if [...]
The Looking Glass 601 West Main Street Carrboro French Press Coffee: $2.50–$5.00 Bagel Panini: $4–$5.50 Burritos: $6 The Looking Glass is a newer coffee shop in Carrboro that I think is pretty fantastic. It’s not nearly as popular as Open Eye—which is great if you are looking for more assured laptop and outlet real estate. [...]
The Wake Zone Espresso 6108 Old Jenks Road, Cary Website Cup of Joe: $1.60-$1.95 Espresso Drinks: $1.60-$4.15 The Wake Zone Espresso is a very personable coffee house decorated in the style of a beach house. There are soft orange and baby blue walls, couches that look comfy, and large, triangular tables with lots of room [...]