I loved these coffee shop criteria - it really is an essential part of the walk - although in Scotland it is more of a tea shop traditionally. When I walked the West Highland Way with my sister and friend in my native Scotland (it's around a 100-mile route from Glasgow to Fort William - in case you don't know it - not sure how famous it is outside the country), one thing that became a highlight was passing through the little villages and communities, eating the local home baking and refuelling with tea or coffee. As we watched the landscape change from Glasgow to the Highlands, it was also beautiful to enter each of these little villages and communities on foot and have a place to rest and gather. Thank you Jenn.
I especially like it when I can walk to a coffee shop. I have heard of the West Highland Way - that must have been an amazing adventure. I love visiting small communities when I travel. Thank you for your kind words.
Nice list of considerations. Although I am still partial to the brew I do at home. On the road, I love to find local spots. I would also promote places that invite you sitting a spell. My wife is from Europe and the idea of coffee to go is just a complete anathema to her. Coffee is to be drunk slowly in either enjoying a moment of solitude or in the company of great acquaintances sharing time.
I'll have to try some of these spots whenever I head up North. I appreciate how you categorize and analyze what makes an ideal coffee shop. I agree 100% with your assessments!
Great piece and I will second your point about early. Several of my local favorites don't open until 9. Defintely one of the things I miss about Lawrence, Kansas!
I loved these coffee shop criteria - it really is an essential part of the walk - although in Scotland it is more of a tea shop traditionally. When I walked the West Highland Way with my sister and friend in my native Scotland (it's around a 100-mile route from Glasgow to Fort William - in case you don't know it - not sure how famous it is outside the country), one thing that became a highlight was passing through the little villages and communities, eating the local home baking and refuelling with tea or coffee. As we watched the landscape change from Glasgow to the Highlands, it was also beautiful to enter each of these little villages and communities on foot and have a place to rest and gather. Thank you Jenn.
I especially like it when I can walk to a coffee shop. I have heard of the West Highland Way - that must have been an amazing adventure. I love visiting small communities when I travel. Thank you for your kind words.
Nice list of considerations. Although I am still partial to the brew I do at home. On the road, I love to find local spots. I would also promote places that invite you sitting a spell. My wife is from Europe and the idea of coffee to go is just a complete anathema to her. Coffee is to be drunk slowly in either enjoying a moment of solitude or in the company of great acquaintances sharing time.
Definitely agree with you on slowly enjoying a good cup of coffee. Unfortunately I am still working on brewing coffee at home. Ugh.
I'll have to try some of these spots whenever I head up North. I appreciate how you categorize and analyze what makes an ideal coffee shop. I agree 100% with your assessments!
Great piece and I will second your point about early. Several of my local favorites don't open until 9. Defintely one of the things I miss about Lawrence, Kansas!