Let’s just say Grand Rapids, Mich., was never particularly high on my list of places to spend some quality time. OK, it wasn’t even on the list. But as soon as I stepped into MadCap Coffee, eyed the cozy seats and the wooden bar, and ordered a cappuccino, I knew I was in the right place.
There was a brilliant rosetta and just the right amount of milk that — in a sign of a true coffee shop — was poured into a porcelain cup that was only 6 ounces.
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Interesting article. I'm on your side regarding the quality (or lack thereof) of coffee in most "popular" places in the US. Most places (e.g. Dunkin Donuts) serve "sock juice", not real coffee.
If you are in Taos, NM, you should try World Cup Cafe (102A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571). I remember it from ca. 2001 when I was there a few days for a conference - you can find some real coffee there.
I just checked online, and it still exists - it's on Yelp:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/world-cup-taos
Google the phrase "coffee hell" to learn more about the sordid side of the Bay State's major purveyor of sock juice, and thanks for that new coffee vocubulary!
Thanks for this; it will be very useful for my coffee students in the spring. I've added it to the blog on which they will be sharing their own coffee-shop visits.
http://geocafes.blogspot.com/2012/12/campaign-coffee.html