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…
I don’t discriminate based on the size of the shop, it’s all about the coffee really. BUT, in this case, the size of this shop is what comes to my mind when I think of Gather Cafe in Chesapeake, VA.. This is one of the largest coffee shops I have been to on the East Coast….
The past few years, my husband’s family and I vacation in Massanutten, Virginia. This beautiful resort is nestled in the mountains of Virginia. While I enjoy the serenity of the mountains, I found myself curious about the local coffee. Massanutten Resort is located minutes from Harrisonburg, Virginia. I drove to the downtown area and discovered…
A sunny day inspires me to hit the road and find a new local coffee shop! The adventure of exploring a new coffee shop fills my soul with excitement! New people to meet, new coffee to try and a new shop to explore! THIS is what The Cappuccino Traveler lives for! I found about Ridgetop…
I had a list of coffee shops that I planned to visit for the very first time. Mom & Pops Coffee in Fairfax, Virginia was first on the list! Planted between shopping centers and apartments is the small coffee shop, Mom & Pops Coffee, where there is something for everyone. “Mom & Pop is a new…
It is such a beautiful town filled with interesting historic homes, a lovely downtown area and it’s just a short drive from Washington D.C.. Leesburg, VA is also the home to many amazing local coffee shops. I used to drive to Leesburg often to visit my favorite Starbucks, back in the day. Little did I…
I am blessed with many friendships. Friends that love me just the way I am. Friends that embrace the current limitations of my life. Those that make me feel better about myself. Friends that I love sharing coffee with. On this day, I had the opportunity to check out a new coffee shop with a…