Local Finds: Coffee

Coffee is a staple for us hard working collegiettes (especially during finals!) and Auburn has more than just the options offered on campus. We all know how crazy crowded the line at Starbucks can get, and no one wants to wait a long time for their pick-me-up. When you find that you need to try something new and are feeling adventurous, try these places around town to get your caffeine fix:

 

Family owned and very proud of their infrared roasting method, this coffee shop located on South College Street has good reviews and good intentions. Their direct trade coffee is available wholesale, can be purchased online, and much of their profit goes to charity. They have a lot of interesting imports from all over the world that you can buy as whole beans or already ground to take home, or you can sit down and have a cup brewed there. They are open 6:30 AM – 6 PM so Toomers might not be the right choice if you’re planning on a late night, though they do have good breakfast options. Also know that they do not have free wifi. It’s availabe to customers only and they like to emphasize that they prefer to keep wifi sessions at two hour intervals.
 

 

This friendly coffee shop maintains a very unique and loyal crowd of followers, and for good reasons. The calming atmosphere is one of the best parts of coming here as you can guarantee good music in the background and plenty of good vibes (check out our photo blog if you want to see more). They have taken good advantage of their brand, selling shirts and expanding from their location on South Gay Street to opening up shop behind The Hound in downtown Auburn. The

employees are very friendly and know all the regulars. The coffee is good and the prices are fair. I like that they have “indulgences” and seasonal flavors but keep their menus simple enough not to intimidate customers. They are open 7 AM – 7 PM most nights, closing at 5 PM on Tuesdays

and stays closed on Sundays. They have free wifi upon request.

 

Located on North College Street, Bizilia’s is the place to go if you want a little more than coffee. They have a full menu of salads, sandwiches, and desserts. This cafe is good for groups, opens at 7 AM, stays open until 9 PM Monday through Saturday, and until 4 PM on Sunday. Reviews are somewhat mixed but not necessarily bad, as some people swear by the place’s food. Bizilia’s doesn’t really draw the coffee connoisseur but for those of us that just need the pick-me-up it will

do the trick.