Vint Hill Coffee ★★★★
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Vint Hill Coffee ★★★★

A weekend with a dear friend had been absolutely perfect with one exception, I had not had a chance to check out the local coffee shops in the area. I pulled out my phone, opened Yelp and found a fairly new coffee shop. Vint Hill Coffee Roasters, located in Warranton, Virginia –  it was a beautiful…

Mad Monks Coffee Shop ★★★★
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Mad Monks Coffee Shop ★★★★

I’ve been a paper / pen junkie most of my life and I still have way too many of them.  I couldn’t get my blog writing on without a steno pad- LOL. We all have our eccentricities and today mine was having the perfect type of notebook to take notes and to improve my blog….

Ceremony Coffee Roasters ★★★★★
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Ceremony Coffee Roasters ★★★★★

Five stars, I award Ceremony Coffee Roasters a five star rating of excellence! This coffee roaster is at the top of its game and you can feel it, taste it and see it at the Baltimore, Maryland location. Before I entered the cafe I could sense a supreme level of coffee expertise and I couldn’t wait to…

25• – 30• Espresso ★★★★
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25• – 30• Espresso ★★★★

Life had gotten hard and I was in need of some good local coffee! In this instance, the hubby and I loaded up the family for a short road trip – destination Fredericksburg, Virginia. Up early the next morning, I was anxious to see all the area had to offer. With Yelp as my guide,…

3 Bean Coffee ★★★★
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3 Bean Coffee ★★★★

Baltimore Maryland is home to many incredible coffee shops and 3 Bean Coffee  is an exceptional one.  Located in Federal Hill, it was the perfect place for me to stop for some joe before taking a seat along the waterfront with my family on a beautiful afternoon. When visiting a cafe for the first time, the…

Vigilante Coffee Company ★★★★
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Vigilante Coffee Company ★★★★

The moment I drove by the building, I knew this place was special.  The hubby and I had spent a lovely day in Washington D.C. dropping by several coffee shops. I stopped at this one because it came highly recommended by a fellow coffee enthusiast who is in the know about all great coffee shops…

The Daily Grind – Jubal Early Drive ★★★★
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The Daily Grind – Jubal Early Drive ★★★★

I am really blessed to have so many extraordinary coffee shops within thirty minutes of my home. My passion and the purpose behind this blog is to inspire you, my readers, followers and fellow coffee enthusiasts to leave behind the big name coffee companies and go discover the amazing coffee shops right around the corner…

Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar ★ ★ ★ ★
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Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar ★ ★ ★ ★

A beautiful day in September brought me to Washington D.C.. Anticipation filled my inner soul. Would this next cafe serve me the best cup I have ever tasted?  This was the question I asked of Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar located in the Foggy Bottom area of Washington D.C. The cafe is located on a…