Hoboken...My Favorite Shop

Final Blog post, for December at least! I saved my all-time favorite coffee shop for last! HOBOKEN! I think my love for this coffee shop started when I first started going to church at Frontline. As the owners go to church there too. They donate coffee to the church every Sunday; which got me hooked!

The shop itself is located in downtown Guthrie. The couple who owned the shop spent their first part of their marriage studying coffee culture in Oregon; while they are truly humble, and successful!

The shop itself was once an old garage in downtown Guthrie; that is now the home of Hoboken! Sitting behind the Guthrie high school football field it is unavoidable. With an outdoor porch, and stringed lights, give it that summer feel in December. The shop itself is filled with antiques, giving it that rustic charm.

Today I got a Carmel Latte; which was a perfect ending to a seemingly hecktic week. I think this is the place that I have spent many times with my best friend, sitting and talking from July to December of all that is going on.

I would have to say this is a place that you should go to before you see downtown Guthrie. Friendly, humble people that know what it is to staying true to homegrown.

If this shop was a person final exam? I think that it would have to be someone that is well rounded and educated, and knows the value of a good cup of coffee!

Well, go check out Hobokens website and read more about the shop itself and its history…and get hooked!

http://www.hobokencoffeeroasters.com/

Vintage Coffee After Some Turkey

Vintage Coffee was the coffee destination this week. When you pull up to Vintage Coffee you get the feel of an old mission from the past.  The shop itself reminded me of being back in California.

With a hard time keeping my eyes open from the turkey. It is just a sign that the tryptophan is in full swing, and it is time for some coffee to pick me up.

Hours of shopping, and visiting with family, I want something that will give me the energy I need. Vintage Coffee was the solution to all my problems!

As soon as the doors are opened to this coffee shop, you get more of a modern vibe. With metal siding on the coffee bar, and brick walls it is apparent that this more of a laid back type of place. The staff is eager to give you the perfect coffee; making this place simply unavoidable.  

I am on my home streak of by big coffee drinking adventure! Going to as many coffee shop as possible in the OKC area. I am determined to try everyone’s espresso! Staying true to my blogs title.

Drinking it in Vintage Coffee shop I felt as though it was truly home-style setting. The coffee shop itself reminds me that coffee can be more home grown and that is what I got here.

After this past week of Thanksgiving, I cannot help to be thankful for coffee in my life! Vintage Coffee is a true testament coffee is an essential!

Connie stated this about the coffee, “It was exactly what I needed after a long four day weekend of shopping!”

If this coffee shop was person who might it be? It would have to be someone who is true to their home roots!

Now lets all remember that Christmas is just around the corner, and that means coffee season is in full swing!

To know more about Vintage Coffee  visit the coffee shops facebook page and give them some likes!

https://www.facebook.com/VintageCoffeeOK

Cuppies and Joe

Cuppies and Joe was the coffee destination this week. In a prime location between the Capitol and Oklahoma City University, it is a must. Cuppies and Joe is located in a bungalow on 23^rd street, and after a long day, it is some time for some caffeinating. Cuppies and Joe not only offers coffee, but cupcakes too.

The coffee shop has that small town bakery feeling. As you enter there is Oklahoma door mat, just a reminder of where you are at. The shop is filled with college student cramming for that next test. The staff is eager to help those who enter. To make things even better there are numerous choices of cupcakes and cookies.

Today my coffee was a latte again. I have a feeling I am becoming slightly addicted after a semester of writing about different coffees. My latte was perfection, but to make things interesting I added a cupcake.

As I sat there looking at all the different college students studying it reminded me that my college days are coming to an end. I will not forget that coffee is an essential staple of life though.

We are pushing the end of “who this coffee shop would be if it was a person?” OBVIOUSLY, a college student stressing about those finals coming up!

Cuppies and Joe is an awesome coffee shop. To know more about the shop itself head to their website at http://www.cuppiesandjoe.com/

Expresso My Opinion Goes International

The international festival was held on November 13 presenting different cultures around the world. I went to many different booths as I was there. With numerous booths, it made it difficult to visit them all, but I went Japan, Brazil, and Nepal booths. I found each booth to be really fascinating overall. Especially, the food that were given at each one.

                The University of Central Oklahoma states this as why they do this event each year. “Every fall UCO's international student population comes together in a celebration to share their culture through displays of food, crafts, art, and performing talents. This is one of the most anticipated events on campus for both the UCO community and the metropolitan community.”

                The experience as a whole was really fascinating. As soon as you entered the building you could smell the different foods that had been cooked; with seas of people in the ballroom at the University of Central Oklahoma it is obvious that there is a real appreciation for the different culture at the university.

                What stood out most to me was the fact that everyone on campus seemed to be there, and that they seemed to enjoy each second. Along with the food was performances. The options were endless to the booths you could go too. With free drinks and free food, it seemed to be irresistible to those who were near the campus.

                I focused most of my time with the booth dealing with Nepal. The international student that I spoke to gave me a deeper appreciation for the country and the culture itself. As the first in his family to attend college he found America very intriguing. As a native to Nepal he learned his town’s native tongue, along with English, and the countries language too.

               Kukri is the country sword. The sword is curved inward and more of a machete. Another symbol of the country was the ringing bowl, a bowl that is similar in sound to the regular hand bell that we use to call and make music with.

                The Nepal food is really actually sweet. The native dish consists of rice and spices. Chatpata was the rice they served, it reminded me a lot of Spanish rice. Which I love. Another dish was a yogurt and raisin desert type dish, which was really sweet.

                What I personally took away from this event was the fact that even though you might live in a box, you should try to step away from it once in a while. To get to try new food, and experience a diverse world outside of the one I live in.  

Out of my Element Downtown

Today I took a little bit of an adventure to downtown for some amazing coffee! Elemental coffee was where I ended up. To say the least it was worth the drive. The shops parking lot was packed out; with numerous cars in the parking lot it was easy to recognize that this is a city favorite. I had to park in a parking lot all the way on the other side of the building just to get in.

As you enter the 50’s retro building you see stainless steel chairs, and long benches that are divided among three different departments. This is totally different compared to the different shops in Edmond. I really got the feeling of a metro area there, it seemed more fast pace.

A sea of hipsters filled the shop.  As usual I order an espresso because after as many times I have drank espresso, I still fall in love with the designs that each shop has in their coffee.

Today, I also got a wonder bar; which I loved. Coffee and cold weather are the perfect mix, for a perfect ending to a perfect day.

Final rounds “if this coffee shop was a person who would it be?”  Most definitely it would have to be a hipster, sipping on some coffee. Without a care in the world.

I have decided this is my new favorite coffee shop downtown. I think this should be yours too. So put on some hipster clothing and go to Elemental coffee shop downtown. To end or start a wonderful day with some coffee and a wonder bar.

If you want to know more about Elemental Coffee shop visit the shops website at:

http://elementalcoffee.com/about-us/

Directed to Compass Coffee House

Compass coffee shop in Edmond is where I was directed today. With cold weather outside and not much going on this morning, like my past five posts, coffee is the answer.

 

Coffee is an essential in life; especially for a college student. I encourage any new freshmen into college that you find your favorite coffee shop ASAP, and maybe Compass Coffee House might just be that one.

I got there about 11 o’clock to order up some coffee. A cappuccino with cinnamon was the drink of the day, and I might come for seconds later today, as they have a drive thru at this awesome coffee shop.

 

The shop offers a wide variety in flavoring. When I asked for the choices they offer, the barista spouted of a list that seemed to go on forever, and like it was nothing to her.

 

Now let’s talk about the setting of the shop itself, resembling a warehouse inside; with random seating everywhere. Two girls sit on there laptops on the other side of the counter at the bar; while sipping on some coffee.

As I sat there I am reminded Christmas is almost here again, and it seems like 2014 has flown by.  Coffee has gotten me through this one!

Final rounds of if this coffee shop was a person who would it be? I have a feeling that it would be someone that is an artistic, and extremely laid back, and possibly unpredictable.

Compass coffee has a drive thru and is located between 33rd and Santa Fe. Now is the time for some coffee as we hit that peak final season!

To know more about this awesome coffee shop visit their website at http://www.compasscoffeehouse.com/

Tao Cha Cafe in Edmond

So it continues. Chai Tea is the answer this week. Tao Cha Café has the best Chai Tea in Edmond. My best friend Marissa got me hooked this past year on this tea. It is still the same to this day. I love drinking mine with tapioca in it. The restaurant serves a wide away of food and drinks. No matter what I turn to the tea.

As soon as you enter you are greeted by a younger staff ready to make whatever you are wanting. What I love about this particular place is the fact they are always giving the best customer service. Even with a Chai Tea, they still find you in the restaurant to serve it to you.

Overall, I love to just sit there after or before class getting in my last few seconds of studying for a test, or writing a paper. With tables and couches it is the best place for studying.

So let’s talk about the Chi Tea.  

 

This particular drink is iced, and you can get it with tapioca which I suggest. Or you can get it without the tapioca in it. Not only that, but Chi Tea has great health benefits. The benefits of Chai Tea are numerous.

My favorite place to hang out is on the red couch when you first enter. With numerous magazines on the table this is the only time I can catch up on my pop culture fix. While enjoying this amazing drink.

Good tea at an awesome place. I cannot complain. Well, another awesome time to relax in the home stretch of my Senior year of college. Lets hope that Chai Tea helps me to get through this last six weeks of college!

Guess what time it is? Of course it continues, If this shop was a person, who would it be?  It would have to be a person that is very health conscious, and love them some tea.

So go visit Tao Cha Café on second street across the way from Target to get a cup of this amazing Chai Tea.