Pictures from Latte Art Throwdown at One World Cafe

Here are some pics from the Latte Art Throwdown at One World Cafe last night. I had to put the kids to bed and couldn’t stick around to see who won. I’ll figure that out soon. It was fun and I snagged a free drink from a contestant too! Here are a couple of the […]

Open early, open late

For those of you looking for coffee early in the morning, you can now hit One World Cafe at 6:30 AM. For years, none of the mainstreet shops have been open before 7:00, so this is a welcome schedule change. Also, during the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Bucer’s often picks a couple of nights to […]

A Slice of Demographics

Every shop in town has it’s typical customers. There are more exceptions to the rule than there are people who follow the rule, but there are some patterns that are pretty easy to observe. I find the diversity to be fascinating. It’s hard not to eavesdrop. Not long ago, I had the opportunity to spend […]

Honor system coffee

Tired of standing in line? If you just want drip, there are some options. One World Cafe has drip available on your honor, if you have your own cup. Just leave the cash (which is always in 25 cent increments) on the counter. Bucer’s now has drip refills by honor. Throw money into the cigar […]

Quotes around town

The Argonaut today has a smattering of quotes about coffee around town. I’ve added my own comments. My guilty pleasure is a hazelnut latte from One World Café. The foam is amazing, and if you’re lucky, you get a good barista who creates some art on the top. The coffee flavor is incomparable to any […]