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| - My first stop when I go to the West Side Market is always City Roast Coffee and Tea. Generally, I try to hit the Market early so I can avoid the masses of tourists and "Saturday" shoppers so I'm in dire need of caffeine in my system.
City Roast is next to La Crêperie stand in the front of the main building. If you've ever been to either of these stands, you know the line gets confusing. Crêps to the left coffee to the right (or if you're there in reality...a big jumbled mess.). Let me give you the secret to coffee line success...remember these words, "Coffee or Crêps?" Seriously, most people are in line for Crêps and you'll save yourself eons of time if you just ask. I've only had one occasion where some yahoo got pissy with me when I asked. They were "experienced" West Side Marketers, I could tell, and ultimately were just frustrated when the realized they were standing in the wrong line, all of which could have been alleviated with these 3 words, "Coffee or Crêps?"
Back to the coffee
The coffee is bon (good)! I usually purchase a lb. of whole bean Gothic. It is dark and rich coffee which I've been told is a mixture of two of their other blends of coffee. I can't recall which, but the people behind the counter will tell you. When Gothic is unavailable, and it often is because it is just that good, I get the Northwest blend. While not my favorite, it comes a close second. City Roast offers seasonal options as well for those of you who love your flavoured coffee. Pumpkin does make an appearance during the right time of year.
City Roast is also a boon for those who are tea drinkers. The wall behind the glass counter is wallpapered with tins of tea. You can purchase tea by the cup or in larger quantities.
City Roast also makes a mean cup of coffee. I enjoy a traditional macchiato and I appreciate that at City Roast I don't have to explain how to prepare my beverage. Believe me when I say the baristas at City Roast will be able to easily and competently prepare your drink.
For you who need your java fix, go to City Roast and have them hook you up!
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