Good, but expensive. Super cute interior and a cool vibe. It reminds me of some of the coffee shops…read moreI used to go to when I lived in Williamsburg. The parking lot always seems to be packed, which is kind of annoying. I've only tried the chai so far, but it was very good. The pastries looked delicious too, and I'm looking forward to going back and trying a few of them. Not much else to say about the service. It was fine, exactly what you'd expect from a coffee shop. I'd come back. The atmosphere is probably the biggest reason. It feels a little different from most of the coffee shops around here. Edit: also it's 25 cent extra to order something iced, which I find a bit strange.

Cafe Blue is away from all the busy-ness of Duluth traffic and it's one of the few cafes that are…read moreopen before 10/11am, unlike all the "cutesy" cafes in the area. This cafe holds its own moody, navy interior while serving delicious drinks and foods, both sweet and savory, whether you're there in the morning or in the evening. Their black sesame latte has changed me. It's all that I want and I can't stop thinking about it. I got it hot with oat milk so it's creamy, nutty and it doesn't even feel like I'm drinking coffee - which can be dangerous. I got a second one to go before I left. I also had a croissant which is very reasonably priced at $3. I'm not much of a sweets person so depending on the next time I'm in, I'd be curious to try their croffle - I still haven't had one yet in general. Even if I'm not there for a dessert, I'm looking very forward to the next time I have an excuse to stop by this cafe.

I bought Blue Mountain Coffee Beans second time. Good…read morequality of product of beans from coffee roaster and enjoyed my drip coffee. Will buy again.

Wonderful coffee shop with delicious pastries and drinks. Their case offers a variety of sweet and…read moresavory, and their ample seating with WiFi makes this a digital nomad play land.

Turns out they do serve drinks at night. And it looks like word of mouth has grown and months later…read morestill popular. I had the Ceremonial Tsuyuhikari Mie Matcha Latte. The first one on the list, 7.50, very tasty and not over sweet. Delicious. I would still pay more for a large. Overall very cool idea for coffee/drinks/brunch and perfect for the modern day hipster. :) Very cool paintings!

Cute spot to grab a quick bite. The menus had season items as well as make your own beverages. I…read morethink food was available I saw someone order a sandwich but I didn't see it in the menu so with missed it or there was another. I was greeted and allowed to take a moment to look over them menu. I got one of their seasonal items . It was a lemonade espresso or something of that nature. I unfortunately don't remember the name but it tasted exactly how it was described. Also got an earl Gray cookie, which was more like a biscuit, it's a nice eyes and a hot a very pleasant taste. They have a section for water so you don't have to go to them and ask for it. It's just readily available. . Love the set up and how they play their items. It's very homey yet Café vibes. Exaggerated nicely in the bathroom really nice as well. It is a one person bathroom so there may be a wait when it's busy. -random note - if you're using Uber or Lyft in the area, maybe it just was the time that I went, but there were hardly any available. I had to wait over an hour to get a ride so just to keep in mind if you're someone who doesn't have a car or plans to get picked up from the area

Ordered their online 4-pack gift box for a variety of whole bean coffees. Enjoyed the various…read moreoptions particularly the low acid coffee option. I have yet to visit their local store.

VOLCANICA 7/5/24…read more EAST AFRICAN COFFEE STATUS & OUTLOOK Based on the USDA's latest outlook, Africa accounts for 11-12% of the world's total coffee production, including 10.5% of the Robusta crop and 12.5% of the 23/24 Arabica crop. There are 54 countries in Africa, but only about a dozen produce coffee. While Ethiopia accounts for most of it, the high-quality specialty grade Arabica coffee production is limited to 6-7 East African countries, including some very small countries with problematic histories. Located in the equatorial coffee belt, East African coffee benefits from ideal coffee growing conditions, including volcanic soil, high altitude, climate, access to fresh water and tradition. Conscientious processing, disciplined coops and dedicated smallholder farms also play a role. Coffee is a subjective topic and while good coffee can be found throughout the equatorial belt, the acid rich East African coffees are recognized as the world's most distinctive. The traditional varieties and grade from Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe) and Kenya (south-central highlands) are particularly noteworthy and often compared. While some would include 100% authentic Kona (miniscule production, hard to get & subject to fraud), the best Tanzanian and the crazy expensive Geisha (Panama & elsewhere) among the best, the coffee from Kenya and Ethiopia is widely viewed as the world's most consistent, distinctive and recognizable. Regardless of source, it is important to note that countries producing the most distinguished specialty coffee also produce average or worse coffee. In a way, East African coffees are like finalists in a beauty contents, it's hard to pick the winner. The contest is also dynamic, i.e., this year's crop winner could be next year's loser. While the demand for specialty coffee continues to grow, small coffee farmers have been burdened by an exploitive value chain. Living on a few dollars a day, Africa's small coffee farmers have had little incentive to produce the low yielding crop. If impoverished farmers do not get a bigger piece of the value chain's pie, higher prices and a shortage of high-quality coffee seem likely. FINDING REPUTABLE RETAIL ROASTERS When purchasing country of origin coffee, the quality will vary by crop year, terroir, region, sub-region, botanical variety, grade, processing, storage, logistics, roast and freshness. Excluding effective auctions, higher prices may not guarantee a better tasting coffee. Storage and freshness are key because coffee does not age well. Indeed, assuming the flavor has not been compromised by logistics and storage, fresh green coffee has a 6-12-month shelf life while fresh roasted whole bean has a 30-day window. As the importer of these potentially fine coffees, IT IS THE RETAIL ROASTER WHO DETERMINES THE QUALITY AND FRESHNESS OF OUR COFFEE. Finding a reputable retail roaster with good customer service, a good menu of single origin coffee and consistency is a Herculean task. Given the limited shelf life, always looming new crop and roaster inconsistency, the ongoing journey never ends. Organic, free trade, direct trade, sustainable, certified, relationships and consistent buying all make sense, but coffee that shoots the lights out on the cupping table is really what the specialty coffee game is about. While there are exceptions, roaster websites are not generally well developed or organized and many do not disclose all the information required to make an informed purchase, including the origin, roast, ounces per bag, processing, etc. Some lack contact information while others fail to follow up on inquiries. Many also use a poor choice of colors and fonts that make the websites difficult to read. Fortunately, many roasters specializing in East African coffee provide more detail and organized information, including the granular source, varietal, processing, roast and roast date. Blends are being hyped by roasters and while they might be relevant to coffee drinkers, they are not very relevant to coffee lovers that already know what they want. Affordability is another issue because there are high-quality single origin coffees that are affordable and offer real value. Indeed, many blends are priced higher than good single origin coffee. VOLCANICA EAST AFRICAN COFFEE: As Good As It Gets Volcanica is currently offering nine East African single origin coffees, including the Kenya AA (Nyeri Hill Estate), the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and the Tanzania Peaberry (Nitin Estate, Ngorongoro Crater). All are washed and roasted light or medium light. In addition to being among the highest quality East African coffee on the market today, they offer real value. Indeed, Volcanica's 16 oz pricing is less than what many of their competitors are charging for 12 oz. Volcanica's website is also developed, organized and provides granular details appreciated by coffee lovers. JBC has also done a good job with their website development and disclosure. I have chased

I was looking for a coffee spot near home where I could relax and I found it in Break Coffee…read moreRoasters. It's clean, well lit and airy. Plenty of spaces to sit and relax or get some work done. They offer tables and chairs, counter seating and comfy couches. I ordered an oat milk latte and homemade peach cobbler pop tart. They also had several flavored coffee available. The coffee was good but the pop tart missed the mark with the filling even though the party dough was crisp and buttery. I really enjoyed the overall vibe and look forward to a few more trips and spending time working there.

Great coffee. I got the Yirgacheffe pour-over at Market Price. Phenomenal, but expensive…read more I really need to try it again, with my usual drip coffee order and see how it compares to others. Great place to sit and read with your coffee: bright, recovered original building, Friendly staff.

Stopped by Peach Coffee Roasters while in the area to pick up some whole beans for my wife after…read morehearing good things. Ended up going with the Dirty South blend and grabbed myself a decaf Americano while I was there. Really enjoyed it. Smooth, flavorful, and not overly strong or bitter like some Americanos can be. The Dirty South blend smelled incredible too. Great local coffee spot with a solid atmosphere. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

Peach Roasters is one of my favorite coffee shops in the area! The coffee is always strong and…read morebold, and the seasonal drinks are always such a treat. Everyone is so kind and very knowledgeable about the drinks and coffee beans. And the interior is so cozy! Love it here so much

PURIST PERFECTION A rare +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been…read moreall my LiFe! On the outer edge of sprawling Atlanta burbs and of course in an unassuming strip-mall is where this gem is. Inside, is a small artisan coffee roaster who sells perfected coffee. The name, Belux represents owners' names, Ben and Lucy. They specialize in small batch ROASTING and PROPERLY BREWED COFFEE. They sell light to medium beans and serve ONLY coffee here...no food nor over sugared coffee disasters. I had a dopio and Ben kindly added a spoonful of foam for me. It was the most fragrant shot I've ever had. I fell in LOVE. Definitely the best coffee I've had in a couple of years! Belux speaks coffee. This is the only purist coffee retailer I'm aware of in Georgia and am so thankful, albeit 45 minutes drive. Also, they are the only one to offer Gesha outside of a special event. Belux is planning to open their second location in Roswell in July :-) MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe!

Beautiful coffee shop. A little small with a counter to…read moreserve about 6. Very personalized service Don't stop by if you are in a rush, come to sit and enjoy the process and learn a bit about the coffee and the owners. Prices were a bit high but you should know that based on the coffee your choose. It's a place to go for a quiet date or to impress someone. We preferred the Panama Emerald Geisha coffee @$26 a cup.. and shared it. It was fantastic.

I'll definitely be back!!! The barista was so nice!…read moreThe atmosphere is really calm and cute. And coffee is one of the bests I've had.

The people, vibe, and great coffee have made me a regular at this gem of a coffee spot. The team is…read morealways genuine and welcoming... the kind of place where you feel like a regular even if you've only been a few times. They roast their own beans, rotating pour-overs and drip options. Their cold brew isn't a concentrate formula; it's fresh, done in batches, and one I put high on my list of good cold brews. While I often go for black coffee, their house-made syrups... Earl Grey, seasonal, you name it... are a fun treat. They also put real thought into their seasonal menu, which is always a fun addition alongside the regular staples. The seating is great inside and out, whether I'm working solo or meeting up with others. Always have a great mix and rotating styles of music palming with a cool style inside. And while the food selection is decent... I'm still lobbying for a breakfast burrito. That said, they rotate a quiche, including a feta and tomato one that's a solid win. Warm Waves is just one of those spots that's easy to root for. Great coffee, thoughtful details, and even better people. Really thankful to have such a great coffee spot with such great people behind it.