Press Coffee Bar

I read an article about this local down town coffee shop, called Press, and then felt like I kept hearing about it from other people so I decided I must try it out.  Neither my friend nor I drink coffee and their menu was very simple and very coffee focused so we ended up choosing a chai tea.  The tea was good and strong.  The coffee bar was in an old brick building with walls decorated with abstract art. 

I felt like maybe the place was a little too hipster for me.  It just didn't seem to be as warm and inviting as the coffee shops I frequently visit.  My friend and I were laughing and catching up on life but I felt like we were being watched.  Maybe it was just the time of day we were there.  I definitely felt out of my element but still enjoyed the experience.  This coffee shop is out of the way for me so I don’t know that I will be a regular customer but I’m glad I got to see what all the buzz was about.

Bare Bulb Coffee

I was in Georgia for a wedding and catching up with friends a few weeks ago and spent a little time at Bare Bulb Coffee.  I loved the coffee shop’s high ceilings, large space, stage area and comfy seating.  In addition to their wide menu selection of teas, coffees, treats, and lunch they also have a large walk in closet area filled with board games and books.

Organized as a 501c(3), the coffee shop's revenues benefit local charities.  They seem to really want to create a space for community to happen and their coffee is sustainably grown and fair traded.   I loved the hot tea I ordered but LOVE even more their mission and purpose.

Although there were several other customers it didn’t seem loud or crowded and they stayed open until 11pm which I appreciated.  Next time I’m in town I definitely want to go back and wish I lived closer to so I could make it part of my regular hang out locations.