Full Disclosure: I’m not a coffee aficionado. I know plenty: Lea Greene, Daryl Geffken, Jake Reidt come to mind immediately.
Maybe I’ve hung back a bit because I so mercilessly made fun of my mom for her coffee addiction when I was in high school. Or I maybe the taste of coffee itself never thrilled me without so much sugar it made more sense to order something else. As the risk of being expelled from the Northwest, I’ll admit we still don’t brew a pot at home except when guests (or mom) comes over. But after hanging out with enough people who are borderline fanatical about their coffee, I’m working to develop an appreciation for different roasts and blends if only not to embarrass myself in public.
This said, I met two friends at Caffe Delicio on North Monroe yesterday, and I suggest you go out of your way to try not only their coffee, but enjoy the space they’ve created. I’ve driven by their double lane commuter establishment for years and never turned in. Yesterday I parked and walked in only to be surprised and delighted by the design work inside. I also appreciated the collection of unique mugs they use to serve customers who plan to drink their coffee at a table rather than in traffic.
