If we love anything we love a good cup of pipin' hot coffee. We crave the nostalgia (or what have you) while sipping down that cup of greatness. That one spot you always sit at with your cup of joe. The peace. The atmosphere.
Ray Oldenburg, author of "The Great Good Place", expressed the coffee shop as, "A place to relax and to be effortlessly care free."
Here are places in the heart of our country, Columbia Missouri, which have proven to be some of the best places to get coffee in this town.
1. Lakota Coffee
This chill coffee shop is a people friendly cafe which is driven by freshness. Originating in 1992, Lakota's humbleness and ability to maintain the love for authentic coffee is a crucial key to their customer service.This shop, located on South 9th Street, provides coffee by the pound.
Holding at least 100 different caffeinated and decaffeinated beans with favors ranging from Snicker Doodle to Colombian Supremo, Lakota has a supreme taste for brew.
2. Coffee Zone
Coffee Zone is a family owned shop which is applauded for their excellent service. Though Coffee Zone can also be recognized for their great Mediterranean food, that doesn't take away from the atmosphere.
Located on North 9th Street, this business is know for their house blend coffee called Rocket Fuel.
A regular at this business claims,
"As a work-from-home'er coffee zone is my preferred get out of the house to be around humans place in como (Columbia, Missouri). Super friendly people, the rocket fuel coffee is great, and food good (not great, but solidly good)"
3. Glenn's Cafe
Glenn's is know for being a landmark in Columbia which feeds their history. This cafe was originally a 1940's diner, which is advanced in many ways.
This, about 4 decade old location, hides behind the well-know Tiger Hotel on South 8th Street. The hospitality-bound menu gives knowledge of the latter they've climbed, from the France champagnes to the Honey Bourbon Glazed Steak.
According to Zomatos.com, an online restaurant analyzer, Glenn's receives a 3.5 out of 5 due to interactive character however, there's spice in the location and history. Glenn's cozy cafe has coffee and atmosphere.
4. Cafe Poland
Known for being a small place, Cafe Poland is also known for being a great experience. A local guide and coffee critic says,
"This place is a gem in the center of Columbia! If you are looking for good, homemade Polish cuisine, this is the place for you! The couple that runs the establishment is an amazing, cute couple. They put the home like kitchen work into their food and serve it in a thoughtful manner. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY ME! Don't miss out on this diamond in a rough."
5. Kaldi's Coffee
Winning numerous city-wide awards for their coffee, this java shop is also know for being a home to many college students. Kaldi's Coffee treats the young crowd yet lively is not their background. In fact, they claim their foundation derives from 6th Century Ethiopia.
Since 2007, Kaldi's has given the corner of North and Cherry warmth. Their artsy and smooth espressos, as well as their locations are a sure thing.
Have your cup of joe here sometime.
