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Why I Love Coffee Shops

Coffee shops are a world of their own. At a coffee shop, you won’t be judged for how you look. You can stack all of your books on the table and still blend in. You can order a super creamy drink or straight black drip, and no one will notice. Coffee shops offer a place

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Is Keurig coffee worth it?

Is Keurig on to something or just well marketed to college students? On every student & parents’ college shopping list is a Keurig. Literally. You cannot see a back-to-school ad that doesn’t feature at least 3 different types of them. But are they completely necessary/ worth the small investment? My freshmen year roommate brought a

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Hot Take: Starbucks v Dunkin

Which is a better fast coffee option? That is a super loaded question. I would always prefer to go sit down at a coffee shop while enjoying my liquid energy, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. There is a clear rivalry between Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. The more world-wide brand is obviously

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Rate and Roast: Portland Brew

Does Portland Brew deserve a spot on 12 South? Not gonna lie, I don’t frequent Portland Brew a lot. When I’m on 12 south for coffee, I always seem to op for Frothy. However, I do think Portland Brew deserves some love! While many complain about the literally awful parking situation, I see why it

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Rate and Roast: Frothy on 51st

Which is the better Frothy Monkey? Everyone knows & loves Frothy Monkey, but many do not know that there are more locations than just the one on 12 south. While the 12 south location has some flaws, the other ones make up for where it lacks. Specifically the 51st location! Sadly, I just learned about

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Rate and Roast: Cafe Ma’Kai

Cafe Ma’Kai: Not well-known, but should it be? I tried Cafe Ma’Kai for the first time recently. It was absolutely freezing outside and all I wanted was something to warm me up and an outlet to charge my laptop with. Having not tried Ma’Kai before, I truly had no idea what to expect, except that

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Rate and Roast: Bongo Java

Bongo Java: is it worth the hype? Since my first visit to Belmont, I found the conveniently close coffee shop that is just across from Belmont’s main part of campus. Bongo Java, referred to as Bongo, found its home on Belmont Boulevard and is the perfect location to pop in and out in-between class or

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