Starbucks might have once been an independent coffee shop in Seattle, serving up freshly ground coffee and ambiance. After instant coffee and percolators, this idea was revolutionary. The people woke up and demanded better coffee. And so it began. But now Starbucks is on every other block. And you cannot even get a good latte there anymore. If I am going to pay $4 for a cup of coffee, it better taste good...not burned and bitter. Even McDonald's is serving up better coffee now, though I won't be a regular. I still want my coffee from people who understand the nuance of a good blend and can make a good espresso, the foundation from which many specialty coffees are built upon.
Call me spoiled...I don't care. If you are going out of your way to buy a cup of coffee, I believe that it should be an experience. The atmosphere, the smell, the service. But most of all, you should get a good cup of coffee. You should not have to choke down that $4 cup of coffee.
In my quest to be a coffee snob, here are my honorees for a good cup of coffee-
Metropolis
Intelligentsia
Lavazza
These coffee shops serve up a good brew and are all worth bypassing a closer Starbucks or even a Caribou for. Even in the freezing cold.
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