I go around sampling coffee all the time, often just picking up a cup whenever I happen to walk by a new spot. Last time, I was walking home from the Vet, I stopped in at Royale. This time, I made a mental note to stop by The Bean Coffee & Tea The Bean Coffee & Tea. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed. The counter girl was friendly, and the pastries and cakes looked fresh and enticing. They had this bowl made of chocolate, filled with custard and fresh berries, that really caught my eye. The real test for me is the regular standard coffee though, and on that note, I probably won’t be back. The coffee was not much better than Starbucks coffee, less acidic but just as burnt. It went in the garbage about a block away. At the risk of sounding like an old grandma – If I had a nickel for every time I threw out a cup of coffee….
Jess – did you try Bouchon coffee yet? I like it a lot.
I am not a fan of their coffee either. Orens or Mud are much better. As for Starbucks, I used to think their coffee was good, but in the last few years its gotten progressively worse. I’ve recently brewed the Christmas blend at home which is still good, but for some reason when I order coffee in the store it always taste burnt and overly bitter.
No, I have to! When can we go?
I’m not much of a coffee fan in general, but I’ve heard the buzz about Starbucks acquiring the Clover, some fancy shmancy machine that brews individual cups of coffee. Have they switched to this yet? Maybe that would improve the quality of their product?
I have heard such rumors too…time to investigate….