After seeing a piece on television about City Girl Coffee Company, she had my ear because I am a…read morediehard coffee drinker. But, I drink coffee like my adult drinks--what I like, I buy. Nothing to do with reputation, popularity or price, but strictly driven on taste and preference. Now, that I have my own job and my own check (20 years as a home maker), I have a little more disposable cash to endulge my personal hobbies. Coffee is one. So much so, I really considered opening a small independent coffee shop. Therefore, it goes without saying, I know about coffee--from soil to hot cup with cream. So when women entrepeneurs were showcased that morning, City Girl Coffee got my attention. Especially when she said beans are roasted and ground the same day. And she talked about the history of the parent company Alakef Coffee; a company started by her father because he wanted a good cup of coffee. Since I was running out of coffee and taking a trip to the Costco for my coffee takes planning and a 20 minute drive, I decided to give a go to Alakef. The worst that would happen is that the coffee was okay and I would freeze it as my emergency stash. The best, I would have a great cup of coffee. So I ordered a bag of French Roast (I like strong, dark coffee) and waited for its arrival. My coffee arrive the next week and I ordered ground because the convienence. When I sipped that first cup, I knew. Fresh roast, smooth taste, no bitter notes and great taste. Gentle but good coffee. Nothing harsh. My subscription for French Roast and Brazil ordered. My husband stopped drinking coffee about 3 years ago joined me in a cup--he takes his black. He vowed to get up in the morning and join me for coffee. Take aways: 1. If you like coffee and want the convience of home delivery give it a try. Subscription would cost you less than take out coffee anyday. 2. Smooth and not bitter coffee. The dark roast is not like Starbucks bold-gentle smooth taste without the harshness. 3. French Presh will yield the best flavor. Good luck and enjoy the coffee. To Alakef, thanks for making me happy in the morning. https://alakef.com/

If you like a darker espresso roast then this will suit you well. I'm not a second or third crack…read moreguy:)

Now that they moved locations, Dream Cloud got even better!…read more This is the cutest coffee shop ever. Even better on a nice day, give yourself some time to sit and enjoy their garden where they have lots of tables and chairs, and bird feeders! The owners are incredibly kind people and passionate about coffee. Definitely plan to take some top-tier freshly roasted beans home with you. We happily stopped on each way of our last north shore trip, it's a wonderful place. Thank you Charlie and Emily!

Dream Cloud is such a gem of a café not far from Duluth area. The traditional scone was fantastic,…read moreperfectly baked and balanced. The miel latte with local honey was delicious, and the vanilla latte with their homemade syrup was just as good. The space itself is beautiful and thoughtfully decorated, giving it a warm, welcoming vibe. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they serve. A spot that delivers both quality and atmosphere.

Passing through small-town America in one of the colder sites in the North. The folks here are…read morepleasantly chipper and incredibly tolerant of this old man's rambling on. This spot has a calming, laid back charm that is incredibly relaxing. The light snow fall accompanied by the soft music create quite a feeling of nirvana. They offer a few decent crepes, breakfast sandwiches and other items, but the coffee creations and the atmosphere are why you come. It's pricey, but such it's the cost for the environment. There is noticeably a younger crowd in this house. More of a modern feel than the old, rickety traditional shops. Even the bathrooms are up to date and spotless. I prefer the solitude, so timing is everything. You'll find both the noisy, crowded breakfast niche and the quiet, pristine haven will provide you with a memorable experience. 02/25

We stopped in today while visiting a friend. This is a cute town and this coffee shop is delicious…read more We each had a different drink and all loved it. Our barista was Sherry and she was so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend

This place was absolutely bursting at the seams with people on a Saturday morning, which is a good…read moresign. Somehow, even though we joined a super long line, they got our coffees to us within 3 minutes after ordering. They have a pretty large amount of baked goods to choose from, plus legit breakfast dishes you order for there or to go. Their coffee menu spans hot, cold and blended drinks, including 6-8 specialty latte choices (green flag)! If you're stopping in on the weekend, expect to be there for at least 15-20 minutes to account for a line.

In town for a wedding looking for a matcha. Was pleasantly surprised by theirs. We also tried the…read morebanana bread and breakfast panini. Both we would order again!

Aesthetically cute coffee shop in Canal Park. It is located on the 2nd floor of the DeWitt-Seitz…read moreMarketplace. It is next to a candle and gift shop and has a few tables for seating. Basic coffee drinks as well as some seasonal drink options. I prefer homemade syrups and they did not have that but there were quite a few flavoring options. For milks they had whole, oat, and almond to choose from.

The cutest coffee shoppe in Cornucopia, Wisconsin! I ordered some loaded potatoes and a vanilla…read moreiced oat milk latte. Delicious flavors and well made. The line was long but they did a great job of keeping it moving. Friendly efficient service, my favorite. Homey vibes with comfy chairs, couches, an eclectic mix of antique tables and chairs plus some counters to sit at too. Definitely worth a stop while in Cornucopia.

Incredible service and delicious food and coffee. The blueberry scones were so good we had to get a…read moresecond one for the road.

We were feeling sleepy while driving through Iron River & stopped for a cuppa coffee. It was…read moreenough energy to get us back home! We were the only patrons in the shop so we had great service! The Vanilla Latte was great!

A small shop but big on good food. Enjoyed my breakfast and service was great and friendly.read more

Wonderstate Coffee is the only coffee shop in Bayfield. I stopped here a couple times while on…read morewinter vacation. The shop was chic with detailed white ceilings, wooden accents, beautiful pants, and festive decor. There was plenty of indoor seating and even a sofa area with a small selection of books. The staff were friendly. I ordered a mocha and a cinnamon streusel coffee cake. I was disappointed that my cake wasn't warmed at all but I got my order within 3 minutes of ordering. The quality of the beans is clearly there, and the drinks are thoughtfully prepared. That said, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Overall, it's a decent coffee shop, just not a place I'd go out of my way for. If you're in town, Wonderstate Coffee is worth trying.

Cute coffee shop with delicious drinks and free and strong WiFi in Bayfield WI. Only a couple…read moreblocks from the marina, it was a nice place to relax while we waited for our tour of the Apostle Islands. Service was excellent - friendly and efficient. I asked for a lid for my iced espresso drink to take it to go, and they even offered to add more ice since it was so hot outside.

Cute little place. Looks like support the arts. . . so many creative pieces hanging throughout the…read moreplace. Staff were friendly and service was fast. This was really not the type of place I'm used to. I was being escorted around the area and they chose the lunch location. They had a good variety of items but a lot of things I don't eat. I ordered the soup. . . small bacon corn chowder and a BLT on gluten free bread. Thankfully, I don't think the soup was made with cream or dairy. The broth was too thin (I could be wrong). It was okay. The BLT was tasty. I enjoyed the gluten free bread (tasted like mine). I don't think I'd return but only because I didn't see anything else on the menu that I really wanted to try.

The food and coffee are superb. I'd literally stop here before any other restaurant in Ashland for…read morebreakfast or dinner.