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| - I'm really surprised to see a low score for good ol' Beano...
There are only two reasons why I might venture out to a coffee shop for my favourite drink, instead of making a perfectly decent cup at home.
(Aside from the obvious of having plans to meet at a shop, working from a shop, or being nowhere near home and needing a trusty americano half way through the day...) Those reasons are:
1) A relationship with the brand, or it's employee's. I don't mean 'dating' the barista, but if I like the vibe of the place, and of course the coffee itself - then i'll go out of my way to visit the shop and support the business.
**I don't visit enough to know the staff or owners, but I like the place, and I've never had a problem with rude or pretentious employees.
2) People Watching! I'm often flying solo when I'm experiencing a coffee shop, but regardless of this fact I prefer places with a variety of guests. Downtown generally tends to have more interesting people per square foot...
**Beano attracts a colourful crowd, of all ages. Whether it's outside on the benches near the east entrance (always packed if it's even remotely pleasant weather), tucked inside at a cozy booth, with a view to watch the world go by, or just enjoying the atmosphere indoors - Beano never fails with a friendly concoction of neat weirdos.
(Weirdos is not negative or derogatory.... I like weirdos. I am a weirdo)
Don't pass this place by; bringing dual meaning to the term "Original Joe", since 1990.
KLM
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