This is my second visit to Cuppies and Joe. Well, it is my
third visit but my second coffee experience. On visit #2 they were so crowded there
was no place to sit. On both occasions, I have been served by the same barista,
Kate. She’s nice, friendly, and let me sample the brewed coffee to see which I
wanted. (There’s more on the coffee below.) Her partner, Paige, also did a nice
job. My first impression? When I walked in, it was like going to a friend’s
house for coffee. There are cozy rooms that make one think living room, dining
room, sitting room, and cozy little reading room. With a name that has “cuppies”
in it, it is no surprise that there is a nice selection of cupcakes to go with
your coffee. (I didn’t have one for this visit but I think I will take a couple
home with me.) There is no big restaurant menu or food. There is good coffee
and friendly, attentive, baristas so, you got it, this is a coffee shop and I
approve!
Now, what about the coffee? I ordered up a large for $2.00
and change because it includes one refill which is way better than that international
chain out of Seattle. My first cup was a Haitian dark roast. For my refill,
they had just brewed up a Brazilian which was delivered to my table. Both coffees were easily Good+ and the Brazilian might make it to Great. the Brazilian was the darker, more robust of the two.
If you have a good impression when you walk in you will be
not be disappointed. It is a great place for coffee and perhaps a nice cuppie to go with it.
Much of the crowd today seemed to have text books and notebooks spread out
which, I suppose, reflects its proximity to OCU. Other pluses are no kids and
(apparently) no high school teens. It’s a nice place to camp for a while and
get some work done or just relax alone or with a friend. Would I meet you here
for coffee? You bet! Give me call.
Kate and Paige
Disclaimer: I am not a coffee connoisseur. I am just a guy
who lies to drink coffee in coffee shops. I tend to think of my coffee in terms
of Meh – Okay - Good – Great. Most coffee I drink is okay to good. It has to
make an effort to get to Great or Meh. These are just my opinions. Take or
ignore them as you wish.
