For those of you in Minnesota who don’t know the name Dogwood, it is probably the most well-known roaster in Minnesota. On all of our travels, from New York to Seattle and Portland, when we mention we’re from Minneapolis the baristas will always name-drop Dogwood. So good for them. You’ll have to excuse my snarkiness … Continue reading
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Claddagh Coffee
In an effort to fill in a lack of reviews for local coffeehouses, Cody and I have started branching out from our home brewing. Today we checked out Claddagh Coffee in St. Paul. The interior is welcoming. Sunlight warms hardwood floors from the large floor to ceiling windows that line the sidewalk. The refurbished space … Continue reading
Spella Caffe
Originating as a coffee cart, Spella Caffe, recently opened a permanent location in the financial district of downtown Portland. Tucked between the massive skyscrapers, Spella’s coffeehouse is no larger than it’s original coffee cart. Although the shop was small, it was extremely busy. Even more impressive were the baristas; as we soaked in the fun space, businessmen stopped in … Continue reading
Barista II
From the custom leather booths and matching tables to the low lit mahogany bar complete with fine beer on tap, Barista II feels more like a speakeasy than a coffeehouse. The level of energy and detail poured into this Vernon neighborhood establishment is nothing to scoff at. The amount of sophisticated testosterone irradiating from the walls, rivals that of the large bull … Continue reading
Papua New Guinea Tribal Aromas – Flamenco Organic Coffee Co.
We will return to documenting our coffee adventure in the west soon. First, we wanted to write up a review on the Papua New Guinea. We’ve had this roast before and I remember it being one of my favorites, and it still is, though it tastes different this batch. I remember the last Papua New … Continue reading
Coffeehouse Northwest
The first stop in Portland was Coffeehouse Northwest. A small-ish coffee shop on an extremely busy street (Burnside), Coffeehouse Northwest is the uglier little sister of Sterling Coffee Roasters (so says the barista), also located in Portland. There were two baristas working and Gypsy Kings played in the background. Upon asking what they suggest we … Continue reading
Flores Bajawa – Flamenco Organic Coffee Co.
Today was a perfect Sunday morning. We had the usual whole wheat oatmeal pancakes for breakfast, walked the dogs around the neighborhood, and buried our noses in the books (well Cody did). But the perfection did not arrive until our mid-morning coffee. We are finishing the last of our Fully Washed, Flores Bajawa, single origin, dark vienna … Continue reading