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| Lovers and Madmen |
On the recommendation of a friend, I ordered a pour-over to go. It was a dollar more than the drip but I'm willing to pay up for a fresher cup of joe. I was pleased to see it was a blend from Counter Culture, known for bringing quality sustainable coffee to the conscientious consumer. While I waited for the hand pour, I lingered by the bar near the entrance to take in the atmosphere.
What I enjoyed most about this place was that it had a very home-y feel to it. Despite being pretty full that day, the cafe was very quiet because all the patrons (likely local area students) were studying. Some people might have found it too quiet and even a little tense in the silence, but I appreciated that a person could enjoy a beverage and meditate on one's topic of choice without loud distractions. It was easy to see why these studious individuals were all attracted to Lovers and Madmen. It was clean, there were plenty of tables, and a wealth of natural light poured in from the large windows.
As for the coffee--it was decent but too hot. Nothing irks me more than a scalding cup of coffee. Except for maybe loud cafe patrons who don't know when to shut up.
Coffee: 3 beans
Atmosphere: 4 beans
