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    La Prima Tazza

    4.2 (97 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    LA PRIMA TAZZA ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Marie M.

    This coffee shop has a very cozy, yet eclectic vibe. It reminds me of a classic coffee shop, where men could once smoked cigars while drinking a good brew. All of such before the groovy crowd took over. So, yes, this place calls to mind nostalgia, but with ambiance from various past decades, yet now with a new generational pull. The barista behind the counter was attentive, and seemed to manage more than one customer that came in at a time. The spots to sit are varied from small two people tables to a nice small length table where one could sit on a bench seat for a while and work for a bit, but not for long since it's not very comfortable. I had taken an image of the area. My husband and I wanted to find a coffee shop that stays open late, such as this one does, and we wanted something like a baked item of some sort, but unfortunately this place is just coffee. My husband had the medium Hawaiian drip, and I had the Columbian light roast. We both liked our small drip in a mug coffee.

    Scott T.

    Nine years passed since I first reviewed and I have new things to say. While coffee shops in this town come and go at the pace of college students, "the first or best cup" rolls along satisfying the masses that visit. How much do I love it? I'll sum it up in two words: Sicilian Nero, one of their signature coffee roasts. So good I take it on vacation wherever I'm going. I've taken it to Paris, Amsterdam, St. Maartin, wish I'd taken it to England a couple of times, and other destinations I don't recall where I'm likely to have my morning joe at the place I'm staying. Sure, you can get great coffee in those places, but I never regret bringing it along. And when I go without it and return home, that aroma the first morning is nothing short of sublime. When someone makes a better ground roast I'll switch, but I've yet to. Coffee so it it makes me a little crazy. And yea, their espresso shot is still as good as I said in my review those many years ago. Of course only carryout since the pandemic hit, but I was never a sit and drink coffee type here but a mile from the house. The folks working here cannot be nicer and I've never had a single bad experience. No muss, no fuss, no pretense or hipster barista attitude, just solid reliable service. This is my coffee home and I'm OK with it just the way it is. I think you might agree on your visit.

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    De'Ja M.

    Wanted to find a simple hidden gem, stumbled upon this place. Excited to tried this coffee shop. My order was a Mocha Latte with Carmel Syrup and Whipped Cream. This place is very rustic to me. A great place when you want to focus or attend meetings or just want a cool place to chill. The staff are knowledgeable and the atmosphere is chill.

    Indonesian and Moroccan
    Allister D.

    This is a nice cozy cafe that provides a quiet atmosphere for students and people who just either want to read or have small talk. I loved the subtle sound of Frank Ocean playing in the background as I hear coffee being made by the espresso machine. I felt a neighborhood vibe to this cafe. I can definitely tell there are some regulars that come and have been coming for years. Their menu is just enough to have variety for everyone. There are their specialties too which is nice to have and try. I suggest asking your barista about the drinks and what goes in. The lady who was serving us had a lot of knowledge. She explained to me what went inside an Indonesian and what went into a Moroccan. I ended up having the Moroccan which had cinnamon syrup and cinnamon powder on top of this latte type drink. This cafe kind of reminded me of some of the cafes in Berkeley, CA. It has a hipster vibe but still has that neighborhood go-to feel. This is a must try when in Lawrence. A special thank you to my lady who had me try this place. This cafe means a lot to her and reminded her of her old hangout spot during school. I can see why anyone would come here. I felt warm and cozy all around. Thank you Mimi.

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    Melissa S.

    This place is dangerous. It's dangerous because I would consider making this place my go-to coffee spot even though I live an hour away, I liked it that much after one visit. The food selection isn't mid-blowing, but it gets the job done. I enjoyed a delicious lemon and blueberry muffin on my visit but was torn between that and their scones, of which they sweet and savory ones. I had two drinks, an iced Black Forest Mocha which was good but even better was the Iced Cocoa Cloud--zoo-wee-mama! It was a wonderful combination of cold-press coffee, delicious and sweet chocolate, milk, creamy froth, and delicious hints of cinnamon throughout. So good. I appreciated that the barista took the time to stir together the chocolate, syrups, and milk to ensure that they were combined well. I also loved the European-feel, and at 9 in the morning they had NPR on their radio. It's like they knew I was going to be dropping by! As another reviewer lamented, I think it's tacky that they still use styrofoam cups but that's a very minor issue for me. I liked everything about La Prima Tazza--the drinks, the service, the atmosphere. Luckily, with their amazing business hours if I *just so happen* to be in Lawrence I might just swing by. Just maybe.

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    Really cute place, barista was super nice and made good conversation, and my hot chocolate was delicious!

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    A "traditional neighborhood" type cafe with good drinks, music, and ambience. They continue to maintain the same menu than over 30 years.

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    I love that this place is open fairly late. I boldly argue that they have the best lattes in town!

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    Solid as the day is long. No attitude, just good coffee in laidback atmosphere. Support local businesses.

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    La Prima Tazza has always been one of my fave coffee spots in Lawrence. Real coffeehouse feel and they make a mean mocha!

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    Barker - Café & Bakery

    4.4(31 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This is my favorite breakfast spot when shopping on Mass. The coffee is expertly crafted and the…read morepastries are out of this world. I have never ordered anything else off the menu because the two are already so perfectly paired and easy to eat on the go as I stroll through neighboring shops. If you do plan to stay awhile, they have ample seating and lots of natural lighting it's really a nice spot to enjoy breakfast.

    So I loved everything about 1900 Barker on Mass. Full disclosure I got confused with this lunch…read moredate and ended up at the OG 1900 Barker location on Barker and it was so small (yet undeniably charming) I was thinking I had to be in the wrong place. Turns out I was but it was a quick jaunt over to the Mass location. Walking in, it's exactly what you want a bakery/cafe to be: light, airy, charming, and warm. On top of that, you've got a full bakery case with all sorts of goodies and an enticing lunch/brunch menu. I went with their take on a BLT and my god was it good. I updated my side to fries and they were equally spectacular, though so big I couldn't finish them all on my own, which is not a problem I mind having! I purchased a cold brew to go for the way home and a sandwich for my husband to enjoy later - he reported it was equally good. My only qualm is that it's pricey, but I'm still sticking with 5 stars because honestly I didn't mind paying for it when it the food and dining experience was so lovely.

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    Uplift coffee

    4.8(54 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Full disclosure I came here with a lot of uncertainty. There's a TON of coffee shops in Lawrence…read moreand they all aren't created equal. I took a meeting here and the person I was meeting with gave me a few local options. This was the place I hadn't been yet so I thought I'd go a bit out of my comfort zone and try a new spot. Something I was nervous about from the photos on Yelp was if there would be enough inside seating when I arrived for a meeting. When I pulled up, I was still a bit anxious about this as the front lot was full and I had to pull to the back to park. Once I got out of my car and walked through the cafe to the front to order my anxieties about seating had diminished. It's much larger inside than the outside appears and the photos here on Yelp don't really do the indoors justice. Yes, the outdoor seating is really cute and well shaded so I get why folks focus on it, but if you're like me and wanting to get some work done you'll find a comfortable spot here. Now onto the coffee. As I made my way into the shop I noticed one of my art school professors (we both sort of looked at each other like "do I know you?") and I moved on, but that's a good sign. The art teachers usually know where to snag a decent cup of coffee. When I ordered I tried one of their special drinks and chatted with the baristas about it before I made my choice. Extra points here because not only was the drink really, really good, but the girls working were beyond friendly and answered all of my questions. I'm not lying when I say this was one of the best cups of coffee I've had in Lawrence in some time. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

    Usually I absolutely love Uplift. Lately I've been obsessed with their vanilla orange iced matcha…read morelatte. So of course today I went to the drive thru on 6th to order one. When I got to the window it took a min or two for the girl to notice me. She was on her phone.. which is okay but she didn't wash her hands before starting to make my drink. Then I saw her pull down some cup out of the matcha bin and warm up with whisk with water (totally normal matcha stuff) but then she used the water to put into my matcha and I don't know why that kinda grossed me out. Maybe because it was from the matcha bin cup that's in that bin. Then the worst part was the oat milk I wanted had been sitting out and it wasn't warm but it wasn't frosty cold you know? Maybe I shouldn't watch how the sausage is made you know? But idk it just kinda gave me the yuckies and I didn't wanna drink it. Also just overall tip for Uplift, I think the matcha needs a littttke bit more matcha to milk ratio. It's a bit milk heavy. Also maybe a touch more syrup would be perfect! I'm still gonna go back because I believe in you guys. Beautiful drive thru (to get those ambiance points). But yeah I just would like a little more refined.

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    Tous Les Jours

    4.6(47 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Casual dining

    WOW. I had lunch at a pizza shop next door and a friend suggested we pop over for a pastry. I was…read morenot prepared for what awaited me. Tours was bright, cheery, and had soooo many pastries. It was difficult to decide which I wanted. It was like an assembly line of perfect little treats. The staff was very nice and helpful. The selection seemed endless and they had drinks in cans that were delicious. I had a very difficult time choosing which I was going to try. There is a seating area in the rear of the restaurant. It was full of happy people eating pastries and chatting. It was a perfect setting. I had heard about this place for years but never ventured inside. I regret not going to this lovely place sooner. I will definitely go back and recommend. I guess this is a franchise business with locations all over the US. I am just glad we have one in Lawrence. Still... WOW!

    Stopped in near closing time on a cold December night and were pleasantly surprised by the numerous…read morechoices of beautiful pastries and breads that were still available. Couldn't believe it when I a friend told me this place has been in operation for years. Guess I need to venture over to Lawrence from Topeka more often! While not the case across the board, we found a number of the items we selected to be on par with the quality of treats we enjoy while visiting France. Needless to say I will be wearing out the Turnpike making return visits to this real gem.

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    Mana Bar

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    4.8(9 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Mana is a quaint tea bar on the edge of the Massachusetts "strip" of shops and restaurants. Mana…read morehad a booth at the Midwest Tea Fest in September in KC, and Eric R. bought some tea from the booth that he liked. We just finished up at Allen Fieldhouse watching the Aggies lose to KU (poor Eric R.) and his work called with an emergency so he wanted to sit somewhere, get tea, and use his laptop. I suggested we go to Mana's location. There is free wifi and several places to sit. We decided to share a pot of tea. The tea expert let me try the tea of the day, Oriental Garden oolong, which was really good to me. However, Eric R. likes green tea so we had to agree. He suggested jasmine pearls, and I agreed. We sat down, had lots of cups of delicious jasmine green tea, and got work done. There was a tv playing Japanese anime quite loudly in the background, but we tuned it out. I would come back to try other teas.

    Diverse options for tea, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. This is a nice comfy spot…read morewhere you can rest assured that someone will help you select the perfect tea. With a sample of the tea of the day, offerings of kombucha, as well as snacks and gifts, you can cover more bases than just being caffeinated. There are cozy seating areas, kind employees, and a vibe of being removed from the chaos of the outside world. Check out their menu online for their offerings (loose leaf options, tea service, by the cup, Kava, Kratom, etc) ; not the basic, traditional tea you might expect. The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful.

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