another damn fine chocolatey coffee at the Goat
they just taste better. I don’t know why. when I get mochas at most other joints around town, they often taste chalky. is it the milk or the chocolate? I dunno, but I know who has the best mocha results, and it’s the Goat. Them and [gasp-choke-yes i'm about to say it] Starbucks. ok, did i kill my street cred with that last one? well then prove me wrong and start making me delicious mochas! i know a true coffee adjudicator would never adulterate the coffee with chocolate, but reality is sometimes i like to get some dessert with my caffeine, so i’m not going to stop drinking them. i drink a lot of them, i’ve probably had a mocha from every single coffee shop reviewed on our blog, so i write from a position of great authority and know-it-allness. Goat’s the best. Starbucks is second. Seriously.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes…
So Vic’s downtown didn’t make it, but they’re taking another shot in South Boulder. At Table Mesa and Tantra Vic’s is looking to open a sister shop to it’s wildly successful flagship at Ideal Market. We certainly ranted our fair share about Vic’s downtown and it was bittersweet to see them go. And yet we’ve raved about Vic’s at Ideal (ok, one of us has? others on this blog have bashed; i like Vic’s Ideal for the record). They’ve got the right formula and I admittedly dig the Newlands vibe. We’ll see what Vic’s SoBo unveils, but if Vic’s stature in the community is any indication, the new shop will be worth a visit.
COFFEE and Cakes
It’s kinda a no-brainer combination. Add a little sugar to that food and a bunch of great flavors and you’ve hit the jackpot. It’s the recipe Tee and Cakes has keyed in on and by all accounts, they’ve got it dialed. Tee and Cakes custom and gourmet cupcakes have already made a big splash in Boulder. I see their cupcakes all over the place and routinely hear folks talking about a “great new cupcake shop just off of Pearl and 14th.” And as a bonus for you Boulder vegans, they’ve got vegan cupcakes. One of the very few locations in Boulder to offer that, and they’re incredible. The coffee is coming along and I’ve noticed that over the last few weeks it’s become way more consistent and balanced. Hoping this trend will continue.
Food: 9
Coffee: 6
New Smiling Faces, Same Great Place
As noted in a previous blog, Sidney’s Coffee Shop recently changed hands. Matt and Heidi are at the helm now, and while we’ll certainly miss Trish, we’re stoked to support the passionate new owners. Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or read about it here, Sidney’s has some of the most exceptional service in all of Boulder’s coffee houses. We also thoroughly enjoy their coffee (Conscious Coffee) and applaud their dedication, care and pursuit of consistently excellent coffee. And their food options, which I’ve just begun to sample, is top notch. Split pea curry soup (vegan and gluten free) is phenomenal. Whether you’re a regular or not, it’s time to check out one of Boulder’s longest running coffee houses and give a nod to two great new owners.
Coffee: 9
Food: 8
