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    Blank Slate Coffee

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Blank Slate serves out of this vintage van in the reused car wash now Gahana Plant Library at Creekside.
    Ryan S.

    Alright, alright how is everybody? Good, good. As my Yelp followers know my name is Matt Folley and I am a motivational speaker. I have spent the last four hours in the basement drinking coffee, and the brew I drink is by Blank Slate that comes from a VAN DOWN BY THE CREEKSIDE! Now let's get started by me giving you a scenario of what Blank Slate Coffee is all about. First off they are open everyday 7am--2pm, make great indy brew, and are in a stainless steal VAN DOWN BY THE CREEKSIDE! Now you kids are probably saying to yourselves I am just going out to a chain joint,download their spyware, and put their app in my phone; well I am here to tell you that Starbucks and its ilk don't amount to JACKKKK--SQUAT!!!!! Next thing you'll be doin' crack, ice, bang, boom, nuclear butt bomb! You'll end up in corporate skid row, consuming a steady diet of formulaic crap! Be like me and go to THE VAN DOWN BY THE CREEKSIDE! Now on Yelp some of you kids fancy yourself a Billy Shakespeare, well Whoopty-doo! From what I hear you're using paper not for writing but for rolling doobies! If you're rolling lots doobies you need to come to the van down by the Creekside! Because it is in the Gahanna Plant Library, and there is lots of cool community art to freak out to when you're cloudy with the chance for munchies, when you're just got done painting the shed, when you higher than a bats ass! You might be saying Matt, how do we get back on the right track? Well, I am moving in to be sure you go to Gahanna and get your coffee FROM A VAN DOWN BY THE CREEKSIDE! You'll have plenty of time to drink coffee from a van down by the river when you are DRINKING COFFEE FROM A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!

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    Brandon E.

    I wanted to like this place. I really did. My friends recommended it and I drove past it one night while driving through Gahanna and told myself I'll come back soon to give it a try since exploring new coffee shops is something I love to do. So coffee shop annnnnd an Airstream? Yes please! That excitement soon diminished however as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. The first thing I noticed was that the Airstream is gone and is now replaced by a silver food truck that definitely has seen better days. I'm a big fan of old school rugged style, but I don't know, this just seemed to make me question what I was drinking versus thinking "that's right, I got coffee out of a camper." When I walked up to the back of the van, there was a table with a jar for tips and stir sticks. After standing by the back for a short moment, the window of the van opened and a man was sitting inside. No greeting was given and there was almost and awkward stare at each other. I then asked if they were open (you would see why that was a question when you drive up) and at first I received no reply but a continued stare. I asked again, and I got a yes as an answer. I then realized there was no menu in sight. So after being asked what I wanted to order, I then had to ask for a menu. I was given an old laminated piece of paper with stains all over it. Definitely what I want to see when I'm about to order something...and when something clearly wasn't cleaned that others handle when Covid is running around, just not something I want to use. I ordered a vanilla spice late and my friend ordered a cappuccino. I hate to say it, but my drink was one of the worst coffee drinks I've had. There was no spice, hardly any vanilla, and the coffee was so bitter, I couldn't tolerate drinking the rest! And that's saying something because I'm not one to waste food or drinks. The cappuccino hardly had foam from what my friend told me, and I was told it was a struggle to get down. I go to a lot of coffee shops. At least 3 a week. And have been to a variety of them around the country, and as sad as it is, this has to rank in my bottom 5. The barista did wear a mask which was good, and when he handed me my coffee he was pleasant and told me to have a good day. So I do want to state that. I have yet to try the coffee shop about three places down, (plan on doing that this week). But when I walked by, I now see why they were packed full of people while we were the only ones in line at Blank Slate.

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    Susan S.

    This is a 1971 sir stream converted to a coffee shop. It's small but there are seats and a table on which you can write. I got a lavender latte. There are bagels and apple fritters if you want something to eat. There is a meeting space in a building behind the air stream which can be rented for events. I met the owner, who is an artist. I love this space and can see renting out the meeting space for a book signing!!

    John M.

    Such a cool coffee experience, and really good coffee. I visited on a winter Saturday morning shortly after they opened up. I was attracted to Blank Slate Coffee because of the Air Stream trailer. The Air Stream can get crowded with just three people inside but Blank Slate has an indoor art space for indoor seating. It's a just a cool place that needs to be experienced. Their coffee is excellent so I'm sure you'll go back again and again if you're local, unlike me who lives too far away. They use top notch professional coffee equipment, like a La Marzocco espresso machine and a Fetco brewer. Blank Slate serves and sells local coffee from Mission Coffee Roaster. The barista that served me took time to answer all my curious questions about coffee, coffee equipment, and serving coffee, which was very helpful. If you're in a hurry the Air Stream trailer has a drive through!!

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    Karissa D.

    Perfect place for coffee during these times. I was able to order online for pickup, we walked up and drinks were handed out the window. Barista was very friendly and it was nice to stand (socially distant) outside and smell the coffee. I tried the lavender latte with soy and highly recommend giving it a try. My SO had the chai latte and it was also delicious. My next visit I plan to try the vanilla spice latte!

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    Sharon L.

    Got the chocolate cold brew and the lavender latte. YUM. The cold brew came with milk which I wasn't expecting, but it was absolutely amazing. I had the lavender latte done with soy at the last second and didn't get an up charge either. The drinks were both sweetened which I wasn't sure expecting, but they weren't overdone and still delicious. I'll definitely be coming back to try some of their other drinks!

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    Lindsey B.

    Really cute place. Coffee is served out of a vintage Airstream. As I love all things retro had to go check it out. It's gets 4 stars because of the artistry put into the business concept and location. I just got a basic coffee with almond milk, nothing too fancy. It sets on a lot in front of an old car wash that artist have painted all over. There is also a little chill spot/gallery inside where the car wash "lobby" would have been and u can take your coffee in and and access free wifi. I didn't go in but deff seemed like a cute spot to meet up and talk friend or business stuff :) Sits in cute downtown Gahanna.

    Tim L.

    Super nice owners husband and wife they do a good job the roaster beans they get the good stuff local organic high-quality been small batch made excellent job roasting not they go towards the quality of the beam they don't over roaster on your roast they know what they're doing it's more than a science because it is a science but it's also done with some loving tender care

    Great coffee! I got a vanilla ice late and it was perfect!Better than starbucks, and I am starbucks lover:)

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    5 months ago

    Great tasting coffee, love the lavender latte and has excellent service, would highly recommend

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    Stopped here for the first time this a.m. Got a dirty chai - it was perfect! Soooooooooooo delish!

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    4 years ago

    Darn good coffee! From Texas and it was darn good! Oat milk not fee. Scone was half muffin.

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    7 years ago

    Special treat to find great coffee in an Airstream randomly only Gahanna. Worth a trip.

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    7 years ago

    Very cool spot with delicious coffee. Retro fitted airstream used to serve gourmet coffee

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