Last spring my family and I vacationed at Massanutten Resort. Massanutten is close to Harrisonburg Virginia. In previous years that we have gone, I have struggled to find anything other than a Starbucks. This was disheartening, especially when we vacation for a week there. [bctt tweet=”Local coffee cravings are real. I thirst for them. -The…
Traveling to new coffee shops does not grow old to me. This is because of I have yet to discover two coffee shops that look the same. It is like unwrapping a present. I discover the coffee shops through social media or an app and the packaging always looks so pretty! When I walk through…
When I explore local coffee, it is more than just good coffee that I seek. It is the experience. And while I always hope for good experiences, sometimes the barista might just be having a bad day. I first visited Shenandoah Joe prior to a doctors appointment that I had in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was…
As a coffee blogger, I do more than just travel and review local shops, I drink coffee – LOTS of coffee from all over. I brew at home in a variety of ways and I love to see what each roaster has to offer. Lexington Coffee was first introduced to me at another local coffee shop…
Books and coffee. A favorite combination for many. But, what if you placed a coffee shop inside a library? Great idea, right? Bluestone Lane Coffee located in Dupont Circle area of Washington D.C. is just that. The West End Library shares a space with this, rapid growing coffee company. The building is made of glass…
Our move to Florida happened quickly. It was honestly the last place on earth I thought this snow lover would ever be! As the final transition, we drove from West Virginia and to South Florida. One of the stops on the way down, was Savannah, Georgia. I had never been there and we only had…
Sister relationships are so special. I have one younger sister and I treasure her so much! With just three years between us, we are close and share a love of coffee. My sister had heard about a new local coffee shop and we went as soon as we could. With our kids in tow, we…
San Diego Bean Bar is a fun, open air shop in the East Village part of San Diego. Located on the corner of a busy street, I strolled in looking for a delicious afternoon cappuccino. This shop was fun and fun to look at. Bright turquoise decor accents and a wood patchwork wall, it was a feast…
San Diego is my favorite cities in California. It’s beautiful and they have a large local coffee shop presence. In fact, they have a coffee community, called the San Diego Coffee Network comprised of baristas and coffee enthusiasts. This fosters a noncompetitive coffee community, something every city should strive for. Better Buzz Coffee has eight…
Coffee makes a fabulous gift! It is something that many people love and it’s an easy give, no sizes to colors to worry about. Gifting coffee from smaller local roasters makes it extra special and will be the talk on Christmas day! It is such a win win AND most things are under $25! So…