Kaldi's Coffeehouse

In full disclosure I don't drink coffee (I went here with a friend who does). But I have to say this place, like most coffee shops, had a warm and inviting feel, and the air was filled with that bouquet of coffee. The place was pretty busy with wannabe writers on laptops wanting to be seen (sorry, one of my peeves), but the crowd was comprised mainly of friends gathering for cheerful visits in a pleasant environment. A little on the pricey side. So coffee drinkers, this must be your Mecca. Or mocha.

Skip Starbucks and visit this artisan coffee shop where they know that making a good espresso takes more than the press of a button. Their traditional drinks are my favorite – cheap and served on a tray with sparkling water and chocolate-covered coffee beans. I’m not a big fan of their avocado toast, but it’s more a matter of personal preference than it is a bad product. It comes topped with avocado, mixed greens, feta, sesame seeds, and some kind of vinegarette. It wasn’t very heavily toasted – more like avocado bread. I didn’t like the greens or sauce either – I’d prefer a simpler version with just avocado, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. But again, most of this is personal preference.