The Columbus Coffee Festival

Columbus, OH boasts a unique and diversified festival offering. If there is something worth celebrating, one could be almost certain the city has a dedicated festival. And while there are plenty of fine options, the way to this girl’s heart is coffee! For its second annual edition, The Columbus Coffee Festival opened its doors to […]

Boston Stoker

Opening in 1973, Boston Stoker made its home in Englewood, Ohio. Much to my surprise Boston Stoker did not begin as a coffee shop, instead a tobacco and pipe store! The owner began offering complementary coffee to his customers and that is how Boston Stoker made its way into the coffee scene. Now serving specialty […]

Ghostlight Coffee

In a world where everything is in your face or at your fingertips, the latest and greatest just a keystroke away, a heightened ambiance is associated with the term “hidden gem”. This is exactly the word that best describes Ghostlight Coffee, a shop tucked away in Dayton, OH. Anchored by a large and inviting lounge area, one […]

Magpie Cafe

Magpie Cafe – a place as cute as its name! If you are a sucker for good aesthetic and modern decor, you will be pleased as punch when you check out the new space downtown on the corner of Third and Laurel in Baton Rouge, LA. The second location opened in 2016 and has been […]

Passengers Cafe

Located in Cleveland OH, Passengers Café is just what you would expect from the name – a place for those passing through. Unique of its own accord, it is located on the ground floor of the Cleveland Hostel, a space curated for conversation and dialogue between people from all over the world. With the hostel […]

French Truck Coffee

Seeking a taste of Southern Hospitality? Look no further than French Truck Coffee! With locations in Baton Rouge, Memphis, and New Orleans, French Truck Coffee travels with you. Though I hope to visit all six locations one day, this post will spotlight the Baton Rouge venue – which recently opened its doors August of 2017. […]

Spitfire Espresso Bar

Spitfire Espresso Bar; a nook and cranny rustic space with lots of flavor. It is located in the middle of one of America’s most vibrant, colorful, jazzy neighborhoods in the French Quarter, and only a few streets away from Bourbon street, Louisiana. It’s easy to assume that this little place would go overlooked with all there is […]

Impero Coffee

The Short North – Columbus’ premier arts district is characterized by trendy, cultured neighborhoods and commerce. Within a few mile radius, one can immerse themselves in restaurants, salons, spas, home grown local shops, art galleries, and my personal favorite (of course), a growing population of local coffee shops. Today’s feature is none other than Impero […]

The Bitter Barista

The Bitter Barista sits alongside of The Angry Baker. Though they do not share ownership, one thing they do share – is delicious! In a day and age where elevating oneself above others is all the rage, this sweetly paired partnership leaves customers happy, in lieu of bitter and angry. The placement of the bakery […]

The Beehive Coffee Bar

Local to Arden, North Carolina, The Beehive Coffee Bar is nothing short of unique. Homey feels throughout and delightful decorations galore, one will find themselves immersed in an aesthetically pleasing environment that comes second only to the exceptional coffee drinks, of which there are many. The Beehive brews local fair trade organic roasters – Dynamite […]