The Place:
The Good Cup: The only recommendation from everyone I talked to once we got into Nashville; even by JM, who emailed me for the first time to say he saw on my twitter status that I was in Nashville and that it’s his home town.
From Thier Website:
Located in the quaint Grassland area of Williamson County and Franklin, Tennessee. We have been serving Certified Organic, Fair Trade and Shade Grown espresso drinks and coffees daily since 2003.
Ordering:
I have learned to always check the menu for how they name their sizes. You cannot make the grave mistake of ordering a tall when they serve small. I didn’t see size names (though later saw they are S, M, L) so I just said 12 oz. I also asked how many shots came in a 12 ounce american - only one - that’s like a car with cassette.
The Drink:
12 oz. Double Americano with room for $2.65. The most I have ever paid for an Americano. It was $1 more expensive than the best americano I’ve reviewed so far.
The Drinking of the Drink:
I got it in a small ceramic latte mug. Always a nice break from the standard paper cup. I added a little cream and it was perfect. Not too sweet and not too bitter. I downed the whole thing and felt quite satisfied.
The Company:
I had the privilege of meeting up with Ronalfy and sharing a good conversation over coffee.
The Conclusion:
Not the best location nor atmosphere. In addition to the over-priced cup of joe made me not that impressed. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go back.
Molly Mosack said:
I have a cassette player in my car. It pretty much is horrible. Great comparison!
Posted on April 20, 2007 at 7:32 pm
nathan wood said:
Good to know! I love visiting new coffee shops.
Next time your in Macon, GA, try The Joshua Cup. It’s my all time favorite.
Posted on April 20, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Ronalfy said:
I agree with you about not going out of my way. I certainly would not have.
The Americano was good (a 20oz with 4 shots), but I could have had the same treatment at a local Starbucks with 5 shots at a cheaper price.
It was cool how the barista ground and made the shot right in front of you, but I noticed no difference in taste.
Posted on April 21, 2007 at 1:23 am
loud said:
Free wifi is really my only criteria whether I choose a coffee place or not.
Posted on April 21, 2007 at 10:31 pm
{Shawn} said:
@ Loud: pretty much every place has free wifi now. Except Starbucks.
Posted on April 21, 2007 at 11:41 pm
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