This cafe was recommended to me for their coffee and location!…read more Pros: -the location! It's right by downtown Duluth so there's a cute small path to walk around. There's some swings, benches, water fountain, and bunch of grassy areas to picnic or lay down on. -free parking! Either on the street or parking garage. -good coffee! I think their coffee is better than their food. -ambience is great for reading or studying Cons: -the food wasn't good tbh. I got the ham and gouda panini, which was only half a sandwich. It was so small and a bag of chips for $9. Definitely not worth it. The food options are limited. -the lavender syrup tasted very artificial, nothing floral. -metal tables and chairs. There's ample yet not enough seating imo. There's a couch area and a little area where you sit with cushions on a couple

We popped into a random, open later, coffee shop nearby because... well, why not? We were lucky…read moreenough to score a parking spot right out front! Break Coffee Roasters turned out to be stylish, delicious, spacious and friendly! What a nice find! Sean helped take the order and explained that the flavorings are made in house! Perfect for my wonderful wife! I just got my traditional double espresso and found the coffee they roast, is medium, rich and tasty! Drew draw the latte art beautifully! Life is good with a nice local coffee shop!

Easilyyyy has become a top 3 favorite, and I have to go at least once a week…read more NOTHING has disappointed me here at Blue Mountain. My favorite order is the iced strawberry ceremonial matcha and fruit tart. I have also tried their iced Dutch latte, their strawberry cloud and a variety of their baked goods. Everything is always absolutely perfect. This is the best spot to get work done, catch up with friends, or for a quick coffee run. The inside is absolutely beautiful and serene. You can even see their cold brew and roasting through a window. Make sure to get their stamp card loyalty as well! I believe 10 stamps gets you a free drink of your choice! Love that they are open til 8PM, though I wish they were open a bit later.

The Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is amazing. Was looking for a quiet spot to get some work done and this is…read moreit. The food was good. I got the egg tart not realizing it was more like a dessert, but it was good. The service was amazing. Will definitely be back when work calls.

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.

Super cute and simple coffee shop in John's creek! There was a fair amount of parking within the…read moreplaza and once you enter you find plenty of seats and a convenient menu for you to order! Baristas were super kind and ready to take your order. Their menu isn't too large and is rather simple which is fine! I got a matcha latte with oat milk and they were quick with prepping it. The cups they served it in were so cute! I should have asked for another shot of matcha because I felt as if the milk was more than the actual matcha. The shop was also super duper cold which is nice if it's super hot outside but after some time I was shivering. It was cute and I'll be back to try a different drink!

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.