We bit up this coffee shop after brunch. Was thinking of getting an afogato (since the place also had ice cream, but there was a lava latte (basically an iced latte with ice cream and Oreo cookies).
Blue Bottle (Hudson Yard)
Same great taste as the SF locations. I got a mocha, of course. In addition, I tried the caramel chocolate chip cookie, and it is by far the best cookie I have ever had. In the center was basically a hard layer of chocolate. But combined with the Carmel, the sweetness was just right (somehow it was not overly sweet). Need to check if this cookie exists in the SF location.
Cafe Vergnano
After arriving at Old Town San Diego, we headed to this place for a caffeine boost.
This place had a really interesting coffee menu, with most of choices for lattes and mochas. I ended U.K. getting the iced hazelnut latte. Too be honest, I would get one of the mochas next time, but I still enjoyed the latte.
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Tried a Mocha at this place. And I have to say, it tasted better than Starbucks (apparently there is also two shots of espresso, although I didn’t exactly feel it). The taste is almost like a chocolate milk.
Tim Hortons, Barcelona
Found Timmy’s while walking around L’Eixample area in Barcelona.
I ordered 3 Timbits and a small iced Capp. The time it’s tasted exactly the same as Canada, but best of all, they came in a tiny box!!!
The iced cappuccino itself was a lot larger than expected (I ordered a small, and basically got a medium). The only thing I will say is that I asked for a shot of espresso in the iced capp, and I did not taste any espresso in it. Still great non the less.
Costa Coffee
We got coffee at this chain in the La Rambla area. I got a mocha (of course). I gotta say I’m not a huge fan, and I think the caffeine in it isn’t a huge amount.
Fleca & Cafe
Started off my morning with a (hot) mocha. This place served it in an interesting way, where it is layered and in a cup I usually expect a cold drink to be in.
I also got this small croissant filled with Nutella (no picture). It was insanely good!
Grace Street Coffee and Desserts
After lunch, we wandered around Korea Town for coffee and found this place.
I ordered a mocha and mochi waffles. The mochi in the waffles were hidden and subtle, which was fine since what I enjoyed the most was the Nutella and bananas.
South Beach Cafe
Went here to work since they close at 9pm.
I actually got a breakfast item even though it was dinner. I got the ham, cheese, and egg focaccia. Overall, delicious and worth the price.
I also got the mimosa, which I believe had orange juice that was freshly squeezed. It was one of the best mimosa’s I’ve had!
The only complaint about this place is that it has flies. They can be distracting when trying to work.
The Grove
Came here for brunch / to work. Great cafe atmosphere for working. I would definitely come back.
For the drink, I of course got a mimosa. It was alright for $8 (spark SF is still better for $5).
The main dish I had was the breakfast special. I ordered it with ham instead of bacon, and they delivered it to me with bacon. I didn’t complain, but I think I would have enjoyed it more with ham (still good though).
