Ella Coffee (INDIE)
Ella Coffee (INDIE)
Cariño Coffee (INDIE)
Cariño Coffee (INDIE)
Third Gen Coffee (INDIE)
Third Gen Coffee (INDIE)
RESHOOT: TC-Woodlands, Spring, Texas
RESHOOT: TC-Woodlands, Spring, Texas
Blackwater Coffee Roasters - San Felipe (INDIE)
Blackwater Coffee Roasters - San Felipe (INDIE)
Third Place (INDIE)
Third Place (INDIE)
Las Perras Cafe (INDIE)
Las Perras Cafe (INDIE)
DUO Houston - Autry Park (INDIE)
DUO Houston - Autry Park (INDIE)
DUO Houston opened their second location in the new Autry Park mixed-use deωelopment last year, altho as of right now, it is their only cafe because the original is relocating. Same excellent Tenfold coffee on drip, plus the addition of Rosso coffee for their espresso based blended drinks. This cafe is slightly larger than the original, with a selection of tall tables, standard tables outlets, and wifi. But if you are driving, walidated parking is only good for an hour, after which it gets expensive.
Caffe & Trein (INDIE)
Caffe & Trein (INDIE)
Caffe & Trein is of the rare craft cafes I have found north of the I-610 Loop, an area that does not have much speciality coffee. The space is gorgeous, and I dig their name, a play on the word "train", because of the gym next door, and a Brazilian expression, "trein", meaning good. Almost all their coffees are from Brazil, and I was surprised that their Fetco-brewed drop a natural processed bean that they also use for espresso, was actually to my liking, not at all too dark. As a hangout, Caffe & Trein has plenty of tables (no tall ones), outlets, wifi, and an ample parking lot.
Bean Theory (INDIE)
Bean Theory (INDIE)
Randomly discovered Bean Theory Cafe while looking for a hangout near Memorial City, and I immediately realised that it sits in the space formerly occupied by a PJ's Coffee. Too bad because PJ's beignets are decent, BUT I have to say that in terms of coffee, Bean Theory is orders of magnitude better. Their mainstay is Amaya, which has been surprising me lately some excellent roasts, like the V60-brewed natural-process Peruvian that I ordered. They also carry beans from Apolonia Coffee which they occasionally serve. Also, the space is better decorated than PJ's, an excellent hangout with both standard and tall tables wifi, outlets, and a decent-sized parking lot.
Prelude Coffee & Tea (INDIE)
Prelude Coffee & Tea (INDIE)
Rewisited Prelude Coffee & Tea to replace my deleted post. Prelude is owned by Greenway Coffee, one of my local faves, and I enjoyed an excellent natural-processed Brazilian bean. The space sits in the corner of an office building and is modest in size with minimal decor, but the design is gorgeous with ample natural lighting. Only open on weekdays and expensive parking, but otherwise a good hangout.
Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria 2, Rio Segundo, CostaRica
Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria 2, Rio Segundo, CostaRica
RESHOOT: Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria, San Salvador, CostaRica
RESHOOT: Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria, San Salvador, CostaRica
This store has been remodeled since my origina visit and no longer has the seats around the bar, nor one of the two pieces of artwork.
RESHOOT: Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria, San Salvador, CostaRica
Cartago Vivo Plaza, El Guarco, CostaRica
Cartago Vivo Plaza, El Guarco, CostaRica
This is the only store I can recall seeing in Costa Rica with brick exterior and also interior.
Cartago Vivo Plaza, El Guarco, CostaRica
Cartago Vivo Plaza, El Guarco, CostaRica
Al Este, Granadilla, CostaRica
Al Este, Granadilla, CostaRica
Al Este, Granadilla, CostaRica
Al Este, Granadilla, CostaRica
This store includes a mural running up the stairs, and also an upstairs balcony.
Al Este, Granadilla, CostaRica
RESHOOT: Central Market Curridabat, Curridabat, CostaRica
RESHOOT: Central Market Curridabat, Curridabat, CostaRica
This store is fairly simple but does have a small mural that wraps around the drive-thru lane.
RESHOOT: Central Market Curridabat, Curridabat, CostaRica
RESHOOT: Metro Plaza Aliss, Curridabat, CostaRica
RESHOOT: Metro Plaza Aliss, Curridabat, CostaRica
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Modo Cafe (INDIE)
Modo Cafe (INDIE)
Modo Cafe is a tiny space that sits inside a larger home goods store, but much cooler than Bed Bath & Beyond.
Cafeoteca (INDIE)
Cafeoteca (INDIE)
Cafeoteca in San Jose, Costa Rica, is another selection on the list of World's 100 Best Coffee shops, and I had actually been in October 2017, but that FB page was deleted, so I was happy to reconnect. I have ZERO memories of my earlier wisit, but that's fine because I got to see this spectacular space with fresh eyes and enjoy an excellent Kalita-brewed coffee from El Chiral, while the producer himself was sitting in the shop.
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Plaza Herradura, Jaco, CostaRica
Although this store is not as well-decorated as I would have expected from this touristy part of the country, 90-120 minutes from San Jose, but it still features murals, gorgeous art, and hammock chairs on the upstairs balcony.
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
ALSACIA, Alajuela, CostaRica
Hacienda Alsacia, the first Starbucks coffee farm, is spectacular, with an upscale cafe, endlessly fascinating decor, great views, and a choice of experiences: Coffee Tour or Coffee Lab.
La Trinidad, Alajuela, CostaRica
La Trinidad, Alajuela, CostaRica
This fairly ordinary store offers a second storey and balcony seating.
City Mall Alajuela, Alajuela, CostaRica
City Mall Alajuela, Alajuela, CostaRica
City Mall Alajuela, Alajuela, CostaRica
City Mall Alajuela, Alajuela, CostaRica
City Mall Alajuela, Alajuela, CostaRica
City Mall Alajuela, Alajuela, CostaRica
City Mall Alajuela, Alajuela, CostaRica
As if a stunning mural featuring a SLOTH were not enough, this store boasts a unique feature, a room where half the seats are swing-style!
Valencia, Santo Domingo, CostaRica
Valencia, Santo Domingo, CostaRica
Valencia, Santo Domingo, CostaRica
Valencia, Santo Domingo, CostaRica
Valencia, Santo Domingo, CostaRica
Although relatively simple by local standards, this store still includes a mural running up the stairs, and baclony seating.
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
San Rafael Escazu DT, San Rafael, CostaRica
Even by the excellent standards of Costa Rican Starbucks, this store is exceptional with its collection of murals, gorgeous façade, and balcony seating.
City Place, Santa Ana , CostaRica
City Place, Santa Ana , CostaRica
City Place, Santa Ana , CostaRica
City Place, Santa Ana , CostaRica
City Place, Santa Ana , CostaRica
