Coffee Occasion

The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community

Review The Great Good Place has put into words and focus what I’ve been doing all my life, from the barbershop I remember as a child to the bookstore I now own. My goal at Horizon Books is to provide that third place in which people can “hang [...]

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What Is The Perfect Temperature Degree That I Can Ask For At A Coffee Place?

As in a temperature that the coffee will not burn my mouth, or make me wait forever til it cools a little. And a temp that is not so cold the coffee become gross and pointless. Any suggestions?

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What Is The Best Place To Go For Flavored Coffee?

I got a Starbucks gingerbread latte and it tastes like ****. I like Panera’s caramel latte, but it’s overpriced. I heard Dunken Donuts has some goof coffe, but whenever I go there they always end up giving me just plain coffee.

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How Much Does It Cost To Set Up A Coffee Shop In A Strip Mall/plaza Type Place?

I want to open up a coffee shop and I would like to know how much $ you need upfront for building, etc. and what is considered a cheap lease vs. an expensive one (I know it’s based on location, but how do you know when you’ve got a good deal or when you’re getting [...]

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Would You Go To A Small Coffee Stand If One Was Set Up On A Street Corner By Your Home Or Place Of Work?

In certain cities in Washington State, in addition to the coffee chains like Starbucks and Dutch Bros., there were a ton of little kiosk-like coffee stands on every street corner. I found that people a lot of times had their own favorite stand, and they would get punchcards for a free coffee if you [...]

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Where Can I Buy Different Brands Of Coffee In One Place?

I’m looking for ONE place to buy a few different brands of coffee. I want to buy only a 1/2 pound bag of Godiva coffee, 1/2 pound of Jamaican wallenford Blue coffee, and 1/2 pound of starbucks coffee. I can’t seem to find a place that sells more than one brand of coffee.

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