Search for the Best Mocha Latte In the World

Cosi Sandwhich Bar

2008-11-21T05:29:00.000-08:00

Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 222-1400

Everything was just sweet-auto WC, not much body to the beat taste. Just too sweet, in house cup. 3.3 beans
CC46

La Colombe

2008-10-29T15:53:00.000-07:00

Neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
130 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-0860
http://www.lacolombe.com/

CC45

Cafe Twenty-Two

2008-10-29T15:49:00.000-07:00

236 S 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 772-1911

Used ....beans and good milk taste, but chocolate quality and flavor strength was a little lacking. Overall not bad. 3.9 beans
CC44

Tuscany Cafe

2008-10-29T15:45:00.000-07:00

222 W Rittenhouse Sq # 1
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 772-0605

Hershey's syrup?! I was highly disappointed. Very average tasting, could have used more milk and better chocolate. served in house cup. asked about whipped cream. 3.0 beans
CC43

Caffeine's

2008-10-29T15:41:00.000-07:00

1338 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, MA
(413) 731-5282

The girl put chocolate powder in the milk, then frothed it. Looks nice but average taste, just average all around, at least there was no whipped cream. 2.8 beans
CC42

Pump Station Cafe

2008-10-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

103 E Boal Ave
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 466-6202

Almost watery, hardly taste the espresso. Decent foam not much chocolate taste either. 2.5 beans
CC41

Cool Beans Coffee and Tea Shop

2008-10-29T15:34:00.000-07:00

141 West High Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-1178
www.coolbeanscoffees.com/

Was in the in-house cup, but came with whipped cream; too sweet. 3.1 beans
CC40

Saints Cafe

2008-10-28T16:38:00.000-07:00

123 W. Beaver Ave.
State College, PA 16801
(814)238-5707
http://www.statecollegecoffeeshop.com/

Not a bad drink, wasn't amazing though. Apparently the chocolate used, Hershey's or Ghirardelli depends on the budget that week, arg. In house cup. 3.6 beans
CC39

Common Grounds Coffee House

2008-10-28T16:09:00.000-07:00

616-459-2999 1319 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
(616)459-2999
http://www.commongroundgr.com/index.html

Even at around midnight they made a very decent drink. Bean flavor was strong enough. but could have been a little better quality; asked about milk, whipped cream, and to-go. 4.2 beans
CC38

Beaner's Cafe

2008-10-28T16:04:00.000-07:00

2500 E. Beltline SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 285-7130‎
(616) 285-7136‎ - Fax
www.beaners.com

Was in to-go cup w/ auto whipped cream. Ok taste, chocolate ok, could have been better foam. Needed stronger espresso taste. 3.4 beans
CC37

Pekara Bakery and Bistro

2008-10-28T15:53:00.000-07:00

116 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-4500
www.pekara-bakery.com

They used Hershey's syrup-argh...everything was artificial tasting. Added whipped cream w/ out asking. Everything about this drink screams. 2.8 beans
CC34

Latte Time

2008-10-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

706 S Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3700

Nothing to get excited about.. Espresso was present but not with...bean taste; in house cup, weak foam. chocolate could have been stronger. 3.1 beans
CC36

Coffee Hound

2008-10-08T11:23:00.000-07:00

407 N Main St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-7575

One of the best mocha's I've ever tasted. Excellent espresso. Perfect foam and design, asked about whipped cream; perfect amount of chocolate and taste. Amazing. 4.8 beans
CC35

Aroma Cafe

2008-10-08T11:11:00.000-07:00

118 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820-4023
phone: 217-356-3200

Too sweet. Ok milk and espresso, but too sweet. But they did ask about milk type and whipped cream. Ok foam. 3.8 beans
CC33

Grace Cafe

2008-10-08T11:06:00.000-07:00

818 Broadway St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2448

Very nice drink' beautiful foam, nice bean taste and good milk. Could have been a tad bit more expresso taste but nice texture, but served in auto TG cup. 4.4 beans
CC32

Cafe Kopi

2008-10-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

109 N Walnut St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-4266

Was asked dine in/out, and whipped cream. Was a little strong on the espresso, but decent taste. Not enough milk or foam. 4.0 beans
CC31

Longbranch Coffeehouse

2008-10-08T10:47:00.000-07:00

100 E Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-4488

Decent drink, a little weak. Asked about dine in and whipped cream. Good chocolate, needed a little better espresso taste. 4.0 beans
CC29

Common Grounds Coffee House

2008-10-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

600 E Grand ave suite #6
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-4180

A very decent all around coffee drink, decent beant taste, chocolate is ok, right milk amount, good foam. The difference between good and great?-Beans. 4 beans
CC26

Book and Bean

2008-10-08T10:37:00.000-07:00

131 Saint Joseph Ave
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7002

Served in auto TG cup, chocolate was there, was ok but not quality espresso, lame foam. 2.9 beans.
CC25

The Coffe Bean

2008-10-08T10:32:00.000-07:00

5472 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-2487

Very weak taste overall. Ok milk taste, but they used Hershey's chocolate. A weak drink overall, but not much to choose from in Montgomery. 2.9 beans
CC24

Dr. Java

2008-10-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

5821 Old Shell Rd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 340-8484

Very tasty, bean taste was not present enough- a little too much of the milk flavor, not enough of chocolate. Overall, a decent drink. 4.1 beans
CC22

Satori Coffee House

2008-10-08T10:26:00.000-07:00

5460 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 344-4575

Too chocolaty, hardly any bean taste; milk amount-ok. Not overly impressive. 3.3 beans
CC21

Carpe Diem and Tea Company

2008-10-08T10:21:00.000-07:00

4072 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 304-0448

One of the top in the USA. In-house roasted beans make for top notch espresso flavor. Near perfect foam and the right amount of milk make for a top notch mocha. Served TG cup. 4.8 beans
CC20

Java House

2008-10-08T09:50:00.000-07:00

327 Memphis Junction Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 846-4723‎

Better than expected; good chocolate and milk, firm been taste but they added whipped cream masked! 3.9 beans
CC19

Spencer's Coffee House

2008-09-30T11:08:00.000-07:00

915 College St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 393-7060

It was a spitting image of Starbucks, the texture, the taste. But they did offer a dine in cup. 3.8 beans
CC18

Cornerstone Coffee House

2008-09-30T10:57:00.000-07:00

200 S 4th St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 759-5648

Chocolate was...but bean flavor was not there; it was served in a "to go" cup. 2.8 beans
CC17

Joshua Cup Coffee LLC

2008-09-30T10:54:00.000-07:00

1090 Washington Ave # 114
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-9099

Very average tasting drink, milk was predominant, did ask about whipped cream-couldhave used more chocolate taste and higher quality coffee taste. 3.1 beans
CC16

Downtown Grind

2008-09-30T10:31:00.000-07:00

418 S Gay St # 101
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 524-4747

They used Ghiradelli Chocolate; very weak coffee taste, automatically used skim milk. 3.4
CC15

Madagascar Coffee Co.

2008-09-30T10:28:00.000-07:00

1 Sheridan Sq
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 245-4003

Ok texture of drink, did ask about whipped cream; chocolate too dominant, not enough coffee taste. 3.6 beans
CC14

PJ's Coffe and Tea Co.

2008-09-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

28588 Us Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 625-1236

Was there coffee or chocolate in the drink?? All I tasted was hot milk w/ a mild coffee flavor, ewww 2.0
CC13

The Coffee Loft

2008-09-30T10:17:00.000-07:00

503 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-2299

Bean flavor ok, but milk heated and frothed w/ chocolate in it! Too strong of chocolate flavor; a little too thick. 2.5 beans
CC12

Cafe Gourmet

2008-09-30T10:08:00.000-07:00

138 Sherlake Ln
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 531-8022

Overall lack luster drink, they did use Giradelli dark chocolate but you couldn't taste it. Used whole milk ok, beans ok. 3.0 beans
CC11

Old City Java

2008-09-30T08:51:00.000-07:00

109 S. Central Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902
(865) 523-9817

They used Hershey's syrup; they did ask about __type. No whipped cream, some foam; bean taste was ok, it could have used more milk and better dark chocolate; not as good as Starbucks. 3.1 beans
CC10

Cafe Amore

2008-09-30T08:24:00.000-07:00

103B N Bancroft St
Fairhope, AL 36532
251-928-2719

Pleasantly surprised. Very decent bean taste, and chocolate too, good milk mixture and taste, smooth, asked about type of milk and whipped creams. 4.3 beans
CC9

Bay Coffee Co.

2008-09-30T08:21:00.000-07:00

1905 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 621-1898

Everything about this drink was average. average beans, average coffee, but, they do ask about whipped cream. 3.2 beans
CC8

Starbucks

2008-09-30T08:11:00.000-07:00

Starbucks Coffee
1703 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32304-3436
(850) 425-2641

*There are several Starbucks in the Tallahasse area.

Whipped cream was automatically added-hence it was too sweet, chocolate was ok. Initial coffee taste was decent but quickly wore off. Milk taste ok; there was option of soy. 3.7beans
CC7

Black Dog Cafe

2008-09-30T08:04:00.000-07:00

229 Lake Ella Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 224-2518

Decent drinks, average coffee taste, milk chocolate-nothing special, not totally frothed=no foam. But-asked for type of milk and whipped cream. 3.5 beans
CC6

Cool Grindz Coffee

2008-09-29T17:02:00.000-07:00

115 E. Park Ave
Tallahassee, FL
(850) 205-0293

Whipped cream was an option and espresso could have been a little much stronger, ok milk flavor; too much chocolate and foam 4.1 beans
CC5

Beans-N-Screens

2008-09-29T16:44:00.000-07:00

8700 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC
(252) 354-4336

Coffee and chocolate are rather average tasting. Foam was ok, but the beans taste over-roasted perhaps? 3.0 beans
CC4

Church Street Coffee and Deli

2008-09-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

105 W Church St
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-7572

Mocha was too sweet, but good quality chocolate, could've used stonger coffee taste; whipped cream was automatically added Illy beans w/ Giradelli chocolate. 4.2
CC3

Coffee is catching on.......

2008-05-13T18:51:00.000-07:00

PLEASE NOTE: I have over 450 mocha latte reviews to post on here but currently have only gotten around to about 120. Please be patient and I will do my best to post all of my findings ASAP. Thanks

Guide: ATGC= Automatic To Go Cup
IHC= In House Cup
w/c= whipped cream
w/= with
bean= coffee/espresso

Alabama

Dothan

Mobile

Montgomery

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Jonesboro, AR
Classic Cup Coffee House
The Edge Coffee House
Caffe Buono
Coffee Bistro
Coffee Gallery & Dessert Bar
The Daily Grind (Moeloe's)
Shadrach's Coffee and Roastery
Hardwired Cafe

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Newark

District of Columbia D.C.

Florida

Cape Coral

Daytona Beach
Hot Spot Coffee Shoppe

Ft. Myers

Lakeland

Orlando

Sanibel Island

Sarasota
Big E's Coffee & Sweets

Tallahasse

West Palm Beach
Barnie's Coffee and Tea

Georgia

Albany

Augusta
The Daily Grind
Inner Bean

Evans
Fotenotes Cafe

Columbus

Macon

Savannah
Gallery Espresso
Coffee Cake Cafe
Metro Coffee House
Sentient Bean
Soho South Cafe
Savannah Coffee Roasters
B. Matthews Eatery and Bakery
Cafe Gelatohhh
Cafe Ambrosia
Christy's Espresso Delights

Tybee Island
Mermaids Cive coffee and cafe

Hawaii

Idaho

Nampa
Old Town Cafe

Illinois

Bloomington

Champaign

Indiana

Clarksville
Buffalo Madison

Evansville
Wired Coffeehouse
Pennylane Coffeehouse
Coffee Cottage & Cafe

Jeffersonville
DDL Shotz Coffee Bar

New Albany
Coffee Crossing

Iowa

Cedar Rapids

Des Moins

Kansas

Topeka

Kentucky

Bowling Green

Luoisville
Buzz Worx
Coffee Treat
Days Espresso and Coffee Bar
Borders Books and Music
Highland Coffee Company
Heine Bros. Coffee
Old Luoisville Coffeehouse

Murray

Pikeville
Out to Lunch Coffeehouse

Louisiana

Bossier City
Moxie Java
Cajun Coffee House

Houma

Monroe
Mylo's Coffee House
The Coffee Bean

New Orleans
Café Du Monde
Café Au Lait
Café Beignet

Ruston
The Frothy Monkey II
Crescent City Coffee

Shreveport
Figlio's Coffee House
Columbia Café

Thibodaux

Maine

Portland
Java Net Cafe
Zarra's Monumental Coffeehouse
Coffee By Design

Windham
Maine Bean Bakehouse and Deli

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Fowlerville

Grand Rapids

Minnesota

Mississippi

Tupelo

Missouri

Montana

Billings
City Brew
Mountain Mudd Coffee Stand

Bozeman
Bittersweet Bistro
Homepage Internet Cafe

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

Binghamton
LaTazza
Java Joe's

Buffalo
LaVazza/McDonalds rest stop stand

Corning
Soul Full Cup Coffeehouse

Horseheads
Louis on Hanover Square
LeCreme Coffee and Tea

Laka Placid
Cuppa Jo
Coff-e-bean Internet Cafe
New Leaf Coffeehouse

Syracuse
Coffee Pavilion
Freedom of Espresso

North Carolina

Asheville

Carrboro
Padgett Station Coffee & Tea
Open Eye

Chapel Hill
Cafe Driade

Charlotte
SK Net cafe
Dillworth Coffee (Tyron Ave.)
Therapy Cafe
Lava Java
Jackson's Java
The Smelly Cat

Fayetteville

Raleigh
Morning Times

North Dakota

Ohio

Canton
Carpe Diem Coffee
Muggwigz

Elmore
Red White and Brew

Sylvania
Nautica Coffee

Toledo
Downtown Latte
Navy Bean Co.

Oklahoma

Tulsa

Broken Arrow

Durant

Oregon

Portland

Bend

Pennsylvania

Cleona
Mad Hatter
Mad Hater

Edinboro
Sheetz Gas Station

Erie
Floral Gallery
Brick House Coffee

Lebanon
Cumberland Coffee and Tea
Higher Grounds Coffee Bar
Special Perks

Mechanicsburg
Juice and Java Cafe

Reading
City Espresso

Womelsdorf
Crave Coffee and Tea

Puerto Rico P.R.

San Juan

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Anderson
Ecity Java

Florence

Hilton Head Island
Signe's Heavenbound Cafe and Bakery
French Bakery and Courtyard Cafe

South Dakota

Rapid City

Tennessee

Chattanooga

Fayetteville
Elk River Coffee Company

Gatlinburg

Johnson City

Memphis

Nashville
Bongo Java
Portland Brew

Shelbyville
The Coffee Break

Texas

Odessa

Waco

Ft. Worth

Houston

McAllen

El Paso

Wichita Falls

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Charlottesville
Milano Espresso
La Taza
Java Java

Williamsburg
Coffee Beanery
Steeps Tea Tavern Elixer Bar

Roanoke
Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea
Mojo Cafe

Washington

Seattle, WA
Original Starbucks
Vivace

Spokane, WA
Bittersweet Bistro
Thomas Hammer Coffee Co.

West Virginia

Wheeling
Wheeling Coffee and Spice Co.
Centre Cup Coffee
Beans 2 Brew
Second Cup Cafe
Island Hurricane
Wheeling Coffee Shop

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Canada

Calgary

Edmonton, AB
Tim Hortons
Sugar Bowl

Why a Mocha Latte?

2008-05-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

Of all the edible things that come from nature.....coffee and chocolate have to be at the top of my list. Each enjoyed on their own are grounds for creating a special occasion, but combine them and then add a little bit of perfectly frothed milk in all its natural creamy sweetness and one truly has a little taste of something straight from the heavens.

OK, so where does a Mocha Latte come into the picture as my measuring stick for a cafe? The way I see it, there are several crucial factors that go into making a banging Mocha Latte:

1) attention to detail (preparation- see #3, serving cup: e.g cup material/warmed/shape of cup, ingredients-see #2, asking on whipped cream, presentation)
2) quality of ingredients (fresh, best available, or even better it's made in-house)
3) skilled (i.e. properly trained) and competent baristi
4) cleanliness (tools, techniques, cafe, baristas)
5) quality of tools (tamper, grinder, espresso machine, pitcher)

Even though I'm talking about a specific drink I believe that everything it takes to make a truly special Mocha Latte carries over into the rest of the cafe. And in over the 420 Mocha Lattes at individual cafes that I've visited thus far this has been proved to me over and over again. Why not a double espresso you ask? good question. To pull a "god shot" does take various degrees of the 5 criteria I mentioned before. But, looking at my own experience as an RV barista (aka home barista) I can pull a pretty decent shot with a good fresh espresso blend but I have some way to go before I can get my milk right and even further before I feel qualified in my barista background to do justice to an espresso drink by adding chocolate to it. Thus, an amazing Mocha Latte that leaves a lasting impression is truly something special....something that is a culmination of everything a cafe and its barista can offer and most certainly something worth seeking out. Thus, my quest continues......

Saint's Cafe

2008-02-15T12:47:00.000-08:00

123 W Beaver Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-5707
www.statecollegecoffeeshop.com

Not a bad drink, wasn't amazing though. Apparently they chocolate use Hershey's or Ghiradelli's, I was told it depends on the budget that week. Used Intelligentsia beans, serve IHC. 3.6 beans
CC39

Beaner's Coffee

2008-02-15T12:41:00.000-08:00

2500 E. Beltline SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 285-7130
www.beaners.com

Was in ATGC with auto w/c. Ok taste, ok chocolate, could have been better foam. Needed stronger espresso taste. 3.4 beans
CC37

Latte Time

2008-02-15T12:38:00.000-08:00

706 S Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3700
www.lattetimecoffee.com

Nothing to get excited about; espresso was present but not high quality bean taste; IHC, weak foam. Chocolate could have been stronger. 3.1 beans
CC36

Coffeehound

2008-02-15T12:25:00.000-08:00

407 N Main St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-7575
www.coffeehound.net

One of the best mochas I've ever tasted. Excellent espresso (Intelligentsia Chicago); Perfect foam + latte art, asked about w/c; perfect amount of chocolate and taste (Italia d'oro). Amazing, 4.8 beans
CC35

Pekara Bakery & Bistro

2008-02-15T12:13:00.000-08:00

116 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-4500

They used Hershey's syrup...argh; Everything was artificial tasting. Added auto w/c, Everything about this drink screams mediocrity. 2.8 beans
CC34

Aroma Cafe

2008-02-15T11:58:00.000-08:00

118 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-3200
www.aroma-cafe.com

Too sweet; ok milk and espresso but just too sweet. They did ask about milk type and w/c; ok foam. 3.8 beans
CC33

Grace Cafe

2008-02-15T11:52:00.000-08:00

818 Broadway St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2448
www.capegracecafe.com

Very nice drink! Beautiful foam, nice bean taste and good milk. There could have been a tad bit more of espresso taste, but nice texture, although it was served in ATGC. 4.4 beans
CC32

Cafe Kopi

2008-02-15T11:49:00.000-08:00

109 N Walnut St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-4266
www.cafekopi.com

Asked about cup type and w/c. Was a little stong on the espresso, but decent taste, not enough milk or foam though. 4.0 beans
CC31

Yellowmoon Cafe

2008-02-15T11:46:00.000-08:00

110 N Front St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2394
www.yellowmooncafe.com

Didin't expect much here, used Hershey's syrup, served in ATGC, hardly any espresso taste, milk and foam ok. 3.0 beans
CC30

Longbranch Coffeehouse

2008-02-15T11:30:00.000-08:00

100 E Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-4488
http://www.shawneenet.net/menus/longbranch/menu.html

Decent drink, a little sweet; asked about cup type and w/c. Good chocolate, needed a little better espresso taste. 4.0 beans
CC29

Old Savannah Coffee & Tea

2008-02-15T11:04:00.000-08:00

12900 Fort Campbell Blvd
Oak Grove, KY 42262
(270) 697-0716

Expectations weren't high and I wasn't disappointed; bad chocolate flavor, low quality espresso taste. Was drinkable enough, but not preferred. 2.7 beans
CC28

Melange

2008-02-14T12:47:00.000-08:00

07 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-9161
http://www.melangebistro.net/

I was asked about type of cup and w/c/ A great drink, a little strong on the espresso, but better that than strong milk or chocolate; worth a visit, better than Starbucks. 4.3 beans
CC27

Common Grounds Coffee House

2008-02-14T12:39:00.000-08:00

600 East Grand Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=60899588

A very decent all around coffee drink; decent bean taste, chocolate is ok, right milk amount, good foam. The difference between good and great? 4.0 beans
CC26

Book & Bean

2008-02-14T12:28:00.000-08:00

131 Saint Joseph Ave
Brewton, AL 36426

Served in ATGC, chocolate that was ok, not quality espresso, lame foam. 2.9 beans
CC25

Coffee Bean

2008-02-14T12:21:00.000-08:00

5472 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-2487
http://thecoffeebeanmontgomery.com/

Very weak taste overall. Ok milk taste, but htey used Hershey's chocolate. A weak drink overall, but not much to choose from in Montgomery. 2.9 beans
CC24

Cafe Louisa

2008-02-14T12:15:00.000-08:00

1036 E Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 264-4241
http://www.cafelouisa.com/

Was delighted by this mocha, served IHC, better than average tight foam. Pretty good bean flavor, ok chocolate. I'd choose it over Starbucks. 3.9 beans
CC23

Dr. Java Coffee Co.

2008-02-14T12:12:00.000-08:00

5821 Old Shell Rd # G
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 340-8484
http://www.drjavacoffee.com/

Very tasty, bean taste was not present enough, a little too much of the milk flavor, not enough chocolate. Overall, a decent drink. 4.1 beans
CC22

Satori Coffeehouse

2008-02-14T12:10:00.000-08:00

5460 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 344-4575
www.satoricoffeehouse.com

Too Chocolatey, hardly any bean taste; milk amount- ok. Not overly impressive. 3.3 beans
CC21

Carpe Diem

2008-02-14T12:01:00.000-08:00

4072 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 304-0448
http://www.springhillcoffeeroasters.com/

One of the top in the USA at the time of this review. In house roasted beans make for top notch espresso flavor. Near perfect foam and the right amount of milk make for a top notch mocha; Served ATGC. 4.8 beans
CC20

Java house

2008-02-14T11:52:00.000-08:00

308 E Main St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 846-4723

Better than expected; good chocolate and milk; fair bean taste but they added auto w/c. 3.9 beans
CC19

Spencer's Coffeehouse

2008-02-14T11:47:00.000-08:00

915 College St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 393-7060
http://www.myspace.com/915college

It was a spitting image of Starbucks; the texture, the taste. But they did offer an IHC.. 3.8 beans
CC18

Cornerstone Coffeehouse

2008-02-14T11:33:00.000-08:00

200 S 4th St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 759-5648

Chocolate was Torani, but bean flavor was not there; it was served was served in ATGC. 2.8 beans
CC17

Joshua Cup Coffee

2008-02-14T11:27:00.000-08:00

1090 Washington Ave # 114
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-9099
www.joshuacup.com

Very average tasting drink, milk was predominant, did ask about whipped cream. Could have used more chocolate taste and high quality coffee taste. 3.1 beans
CC16

Downtown Grind

2008-02-14T09:48:00.000-08:00

418 S Gay St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 524-4747
www.dailygrindunwind.com

They used Ghiradelli chocolate, very weak coffee taste. automatically used skim milk. 3.4 beans
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Madagascar Coffee Co.

2008-02-12T16:23:00.000-08:00

1 Sheridan Sq
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 245-4003
http://madagascarcoffee.com/

Ok texture of drink, did ask about w/c; chocolate too dominate, not enough coffee taste. 3.6 beans
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PJ's Coffee & Tea

2008-02-12T16:19:00.000-08:00

503 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 625-1236
http://www.pjscoffee.com

Was there coffee or chocolate in the drink? All I tasted was hot milk w/ a mild coffee flavor, ewwwww. 2.0 beans
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The Coffee Loft

2008-02-12T16:15:00.000-08:00

503 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-2299

Bean flavor ok, but milk heated and frothed w/ chocolate in it! (a no-no in latte land) Too strong of a chocolate flavor; a little too thick. 2.5 beans
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Cafe Gourmet

2008-02-12T16:09:00.000-08:00

301 S Gay St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 523-7263
http://www.wdvx.com/

Overall lackluster drink, they did use Ghiradelli dark chocolate, but you couldn't taste it. Used whole milk, ok texture, ok beans. 3.0 beans
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Old City Java

2008-02-12T16:05:00.000-08:00

109 S Central St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 523-9817
http://oldcityjava.homestead.com/

They used Hershey's syrup, argh; they did ask about milk type. No w/c, some foam; bean taste was ok; it could have used more milk and better dark chocolate; not as good as Starbucks. 3.1 beans
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Cafe Amore

2008-02-12T16:01:00.000-08:00

103 N Bancroft St # B
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2719
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=162739577

Pleasantly surprised, very decent beans taste and chocolate too. Good milk mixture and taste, smooth; asked about the type of milk and w/c. 4.3 beans
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Bay Coffee Co.

2008-02-12T15:54:00.000-08:00

1905 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 621-1898

Everything about this drink was average. Average beans, average milk, BUT they did ask about w/c. 3.2 beans
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Starbucks Coffee

2008-02-12T15:50:00.000-08:00

3425 Thomasville Rd # 25
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 894-7005
www.starbucks.com

W/c was automatically added- hence it was too sweet, chocolate was ok; initial coffee taste was decent but quickly wore off. Milk taste, ok; there was option of soy. 3.7 beans
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Black Dog Cafe

2008-02-12T15:38:00.000-08:00

229 Lake Ella Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 224-2518

decent drink, average coffee taste, chocolate-nothing special; milk not totally frothed= no foam. But asked for type of milk and w/c. 3.5 beans
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Coolgrindz Coffee Co.

2008-02-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

1700 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 561-3700
www.coolgrindz.com

W/c was an option and espresso could have been a little stronger, ok milk flavor, too much chocolate and foam. 4.1 beans
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Beans-n-Screens

2008-02-12T14:34:00.000-08:00

8700 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
(252) 354-4336
www.beansandscreens.com

Coffee and chocolate are rather average tasting. Foam was ok, but the beans taste over-roasted perhaps? 3.0 beans
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Church Street Coffee & Deli

2008-02-12T14:13:00.000-08:00

105 W Church St
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-7572

Mocha was too sweet, but good quality chocolate, could've used stronger coffee taste; auto w/c; used Illy beans w/ Ghiradelli chocolate. 4.2 beans
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Crispers

2008-02-12T13:03:00.000-08:00

109 N Kentucky Ave # 2
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 646-2102
www.crispers.com

Crispers is a chain based out of Florida and owned by Publix. They have decent soups and sandwhiches handmade in-house; BUT their baked goods and ice cream are from elsewhere. Environment is similat to Panera and some of the Crispers now offer free wi-fi.
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Bongo Java

2007-10-29T17:54:00.000-07:00

2007 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-5282
www.bongojava.com

Was very disappointed here; Served ATGC, asked on w/c; NO foam! Espresso tasted over pulled; generic tasting chocolate; this was a sloppy drink. Wouldn't drink again. 2.9 beans
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Portland Brew

2007-10-29T17:49:00.000-07:00

2605 12th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 292-9004
www.portlandbrewcoffee.com

Latte Art! Yes! A very nice drink, served IHC; everything about this drink was right, and nice espresso taste; but the only thing holding it back was that it was a tad chocolate-heavy, otherwise great. 4.6 beans
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The Coffee Break

2007-10-29T17:47:00.000-07:00

121 Southside Square
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 680-2552

I had a hard time finishing this drink. No foam, burnt, burnt esapesso; some chocoalte there, served ATGC; burnt espresso just killed this drink. 1.7 beans
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Elk River Coffee Company

2007-10-29T17:43:00.000-07:00

117 Main Ave N
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-9888
www.elkrivercoffee.com

Interesting, served ATGC, asked on w/c; chocolate was dominant and tasted a little fake to me. Espresso was so-so with avg. foam on top. 3.6 beans
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Wired Coffeehouse

2007-10-29T17:41:00.000-07:00

221 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 422-4909
www.Thewiredcoffeehouse.com

Very milk-heavy drink; served IHC, loose foam, asked on w/c, chocolate and espresso were both weak. Just a weak drink all around, would not drink again. 2.9 beans
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Pennylane Coffeehouse

2007-10-29T17:38:00.000-07:00

600 Se 2nd St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 421-8741
www.pennylanecoffee.com

They tried hard on this drink, but the espresso was just lack-luster, chocolate was at least there, avg. foam, served IHC, asked on w/c. This drink was just there, nothing exciting. 3.5 beans
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Coffee Cottage & Cafe (formerly Tazza di VIta)

2007-10-29T17:26:00.000-07:00

610 S Weinbach Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 401-1930

Over-sized and too sweet are my first impressions. Served ATGC, A w/c. Chocolate seemed ok but espresso was barely noticed. They only serve a 20oz size; just overall too sweet and unbalanced. 2.5 beans
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Out to Lunch Coffeehouse

2007-10-29T17:23:00.000-07:00

107 Caroline Ave
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4242
www.otlcoffeehouse.com

A mocha latte in Pikeville! Huzzah! Served ATGC, asked on w/c. No foam, very weak espresso taste (only serve 12 & 20oz), ok chocolate (Ghiradelli's) but just a little weak all-around. 2.8 beans
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Pagett Station Coffee & Tea

2007-10-29T17:19:00.000-07:00

401 E Main St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 929-0445
www.padgettstation.com

Disappointed with this drink. Served IHC; very little foam (but there was etching on top) espresso was there but was dominated by too much chocolate. Chocolate was ok, but just too much of it. 3.7 beans
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Open Eye Cafe

2007-10-29T17:16:00.000-07:00

101 S Greensboro St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-9410
www.openeyecafe.com

Wow, best I've had in a while. Served IHC, great smooth and subtle espresso taste, chocolate was a little heavy, good tight foam. Chocolate was froathed in the foam (a no-no in latte land) which resulted in a little chocolate-heavy taste. A great drink. 4.5 beans
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SK Net cafe

2007-10-29T17:13:00.000-07:00

1425 Elizabeth Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 334-1523

Well, it's tasty. Served ATGC, asked on w/c. Tasty chocolate, maybe a little too sweet loose foam, espresso was a little weak. Had potential. 3.7 beans
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Therapy Cafe

2007-10-29T17:10:00.000-07:00

401 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-1353
www.therapycafe.net

Very disappointed with this drink. Served A w/c, ATGC, just weak and unbalanced, an all-around weak drink, looked like Hershey's chocolate (tasted like it too), watery texture; slightly bitter espresso aftertaste, wouldn't drink again.

Caffe Driade

2007-10-29T17:06:00.000-07:00

1215 E Franklin St # A
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-2333
www.caffedriade.com

I'm confused. This place makes a great espresso; but they pulled the shot straight into powdered chocolate and then proceeded to mix it with milk...like chocolate milk. Kinda disappointed....served IHC and asked on w/c...not the caliber I expected. 3.7 beans
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Morning Times

2007-10-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

8 E Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 836-1204
www.morningtimes-raleigh.com

What a delightful drink, served IHC great looking foam (but sadly no latte art), great espresso taste; chocolate was ok; overall it had a great taste and texture, but it was unbalanced, a little chocolate-heavy. 4.4 beans
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Jackson's Java

2007-10-29T16:58:00.000-07:00

8640 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 548-1133

Pretty much no foam; dark, ok chocolate; burnt espresso taste; served ATGC; asked on w/c. Why did it taste burnt??? 2.6 beans
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Lava Java

2007-10-29T16:33:00.000-07:00

5724 E Wt Harris Blvd # G
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 567-4577
www.global-espresso.com

Well, very loose foam; Hershey's chocolate (yuck yuck) weak espresso taste, served IHC, asked on w/c. 2.8 beans
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Dillworth Coffee (Tyron Ave.)

2007-10-29T16:31:00.000-07:00

225 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 334-4575

A hasty mass-produced drink; blah chocolate; weak espresso; loose foam; served ATGC; asked on w/c. 3.1 beans
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The Smelly Cat

2007-10-29T16:28:00.000-07:00

514 E 36th St
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 374-9656
www.smellycatcoffee.com

So-so drink; faily medium loose foam, weak espresso taste, ok chocolate, a little too sweet overall, served ATGC, asked on w/c. 3.2 beans
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Daily Grind

2007-10-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

4460 Washington Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 854-8838
www.dailygrindunwind.com

Was a little on the sweet side, there was too nuch foam for a latte and it was a little loose at that. Espresso that I could taste seemed ok but served ATGC, asked on w/c. 3.5 beans
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Inner Bean

2007-10-29T16:20:00.000-07:00

139 Davis Rd # C
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 364-3752

A decent drink, but nothing special; served ATGC, asked on w/c; foam was a little loose; chocolate taste was ok, espresso was avg (would have liked to taste more of it) Still a new shop, it should get better. 3.7 beans
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Hot Spot Coffee Shoppe

2007-10-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

1216 S. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 236-0518
www.hotspotcoffeeshoppe.com

An avg. drink, no foam; served IHC; weak bean taste (possibly old beans) used Ghiradelli's chocolate, asked on w/c. 3.1 beans
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