Comments on: Find Coffee on the Road http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/ Family travel, girlfriend getaways, romantic escapes, solo trips -- these four moms cover it all. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:51:33 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Portland's Governor Hotel Celebrates 100 Years http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-11449 Portland's Governor Hotel Celebrates 100 Years Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:16:36 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-11449 [...] Coincidentally, the property has 100 rooms, all of which have undergone multiple, multi-million-dollar renovations in the last century, so you can expect all the modern conveniences. Including an on-site Starbucks. [...] [...] Coincidentally, the property has 100 rooms, all of which have undergone multiple, multi-million-dollar renovations in the last century, so you can expect all the modern conveniences. Including an on-site Starbucks. [...]

]]> By: Luanne Mattson http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-4956 Luanne Mattson Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:14:52 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-4956 Coffee when you're traveling can give you a fresh view on the place you're visiting. I like Starbucks, and I try to go to indpendent coffee places when I can. There are some interesting coffee shops in my neck of the woods... Bisbee, Arizona has two coffee shops of note. One is the Bisbee Coffee Company (http://www.bisbeecoffee.com/) and another is Old Bisbee Roasters (http://www.oldbisbeeroasters.com/). Both roast their own coffee. Bisbee is a town of only about 6,000 people, but they do great coffee. Then there's Sierra Vista's new Cafe Sierra in their public library that serves locally roasted coffees. Plus, Sierra Vista has tons of diners where the locals congregate with great German pastries and a mug o' joe. Douglas, Arizona has a special project that dubs itself "coffee with a conscience." It is a coffee grower cooperative based in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas Mexico, with facilities in Agua Prieta, Sonora Mexico and Douglas, Arizona. Their goal is to "develop a Chiapan-owned company providing viable economic incentives for young and old to remain on family lands." Coffee when you’re traveling can give you a fresh view on the place you’re visiting. I like Starbucks, and I try to go to indpendent coffee places when I can.

There are some interesting coffee shops in my neck of the woods… Bisbee, Arizona has two coffee shops of note. One is the Bisbee Coffee Company (http://www.bisbeecoffee.com/) and another is Old Bisbee Roasters (http://www.oldbisbeeroasters.com/). Both roast their own coffee. Bisbee is a town of only about 6,000 people, but they do great coffee.

Then there’s Sierra Vista’s new Cafe Sierra in their public library that serves locally roasted coffees. Plus, Sierra Vista has tons of diners where the locals congregate with great German pastries and a mug o’ joe.

Douglas, Arizona has a special project that dubs itself “coffee with a conscience.” It is a coffee grower cooperative based in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas Mexico, with facilities in Agua Prieta, Sonora Mexico and Douglas, Arizona. Their goal is to “develop a Chiapan-owned company providing viable economic incentives for young and old to remain on family lands.”

]]> By: Man Malls « Traveling Mamas http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1448 Man Malls « Traveling Mamas Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:15:42 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1448 [...] importance of Man Malls until two appeared near my city. Hotels began to pop up, and even good ole Starbucks opened for business in these no-longer rural areas. My family decided to take a Sunday drive to [...] [...] importance of Man Malls until two appeared near my city. Hotels began to pop up, and even good ole Starbucks opened for business in these no-longer rural areas. My family decided to take a Sunday drive to [...]

]]> By: hynesclan http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1447 hynesclan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:01 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1447 I have been a coffee aholic forever and have found that nothing is more satisfying than seeing a dunkin donuts on the horizon. Why? It is ALWAYS hot and brewed perfectly- and perfect black! I can't always say that for Starbucks... their coffee is great for those who need cream and the works- drinking their coffee black, can be very bitter. So... i would love to frequent local venues when on the road... but I know I will never be disappointed with Dunkin! I have been a coffee aholic forever and have found that nothing is more satisfying than seeing a dunkin donuts on the horizon. Why? It is ALWAYS hot and brewed perfectly- and perfect black! I can’t always say that for Starbucks… their coffee is great for those who need cream and the works- drinking their coffee black, can be very bitter.

So… i would love to frequent local venues when on the road… but I know I will never be disappointed with Dunkin!

]]> By: Matthew http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1446 Matthew Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:03:56 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1446 You could always pack an electric kettle and a cup style brewer. Of course, then you'd have to stop for a little bit of time waiting for the dripping to drip. It's hard to find a good local shop at times. Especially when you want a Frappacino. That's about the only thing I can only get at Starbucks - have yet to find another place with as good a Frappe. McDonald's coffee isn't that great. You could always pack an electric kettle and a cup style brewer. Of course, then you’d have to stop for a little bit of time waiting for the dripping to drip.

It’s hard to find a good local shop at times. Especially when you want a Frappacino. That’s about the only thing I can only get at Starbucks – have yet to find another place with as good a Frappe.

McDonald’s coffee isn’t that great.

]]> By: Travel Tip: Pack Your Registered Starbucks Card « Traveling Mamas http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1445 Travel Tip: Pack Your Registered Starbucks Card « Traveling Mamas Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:47:46 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1445 [...] Posts Anthology Books Giveaway ContestFind Coffee on the RoadAboutBacklash for USA TODAY & Royal Caribbean Name that Ship ContestAnthology « Q [...] [...] Posts Anthology Books Giveaway ContestFind Coffee on the RoadAboutBacklash for USA TODAY & Royal Caribbean Name that Ship ContestAnthology « Q [...]

]]> By: travelrat http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1444 travelrat Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:26:57 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1444 If there's one thing the British do well, it's instant coffee! While I usually have brewed coffee at home, I always travel with a jar of NescafĂ© Gold Blend. (I have a couple of those little immersion heater things ... one works off mains; the other plugs into my car cigarette lighter) If there’s one thing the British do well, it’s instant coffee!

While I usually have brewed coffee at home, I always travel with a jar of Nescafé Gold Blend.

(I have a couple of those little immersion heater things … one works off mains; the other plugs into my car cigarette lighter)

]]> By: CajunMama http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1442 CajunMama Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:58:54 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1442 Caffeinated wildlife. A scary thought indeed! Caffeinated wildlife. A scary thought indeed!

]]> By: scifialiens http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1443 scifialiens Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:43:10 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1443 Okay, glad you actually meant inside buildings, and not coffee spilled on the road, where wildlife can find it. There's nothing worse than driving and having to deal with moose and deer who have just had their first coffee jolt. :) Okay, glad you actually meant inside buildings, and not coffee spilled on the road, where wildlife can find it. There’s nothing worse than driving and having to deal with moose and deer who have just had their first coffee jolt. :)

]]> By: MudslideMama http://travelingmamas.com/2008/04/10/find-coffee-on-the-road/#comment-1441 MudslideMama Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:41:02 +0000 http://travelmamas.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-1441 I'm a major coffee addict! And while Starbucks is a pretty common pitstop for me, I've got to admit that I like Dunkin Donuts coffee even more. It's cheaper, of course, but also a very good brew. Now, if only I could walk out of there without a glazed or creme-filled to "go with" my cup of joe! I’m a major coffee addict! And while Starbucks is a pretty common pitstop for me, I’ve got to admit that I like Dunkin Donuts coffee even more. It’s cheaper, of course, but also a very good brew. Now, if only I could walk out of there without a glazed or creme-filled to “go with” my cup of joe!

]]>