Thank you, Grouchy John, for making this world a better place.
Hidden away in a quiet neighborhood on Maryland off of Windmill, I would have zoomed past this gem without giving it a second thought if it weren't for my buddies' raving reviews. I like the fact that Grouchy John's has a drive-thru for those that are in a hurry.
Small, quaint and homey is what I felt when walking in. There's a lot of books and board games so there's stuff to do if a cup o' joe won't cut it. Personally, I walked in with a mind set of getting some work done. And that, I did.
They have your typical coffee drinks. And then they have their specialty drinks. I ordered the ARM (Almond Roca Mocha) with soy milk. YUM! They don't do the whole latte art thing here, just some good java in a simple paper cup.
I was there for about an hour and a half and about halfway through my stay, a barista came around to check up on all of us and asked if we wanted a cup of water. Little things like that really make the difference between a regular coffee spot and an awesome one.
I always have some work to do and you can bet your dollar that I'll be back here to do so!