I was all sorts of happy when I realized we have a REALLY good coffee shop in our new town.
I'm often unimpressed by lattes at some coffee shops. Many of them use syrups that taste like fake flavoring and corn syrup, and their coffee beans lack intense flavor. If I'm paying $5+ for a latte, I want it to be really good! McFarland House not only uses natural syrups, but they use Ancora coffee beans, which have a complex, nutty flavor. They do their best to source locally for food and beverages (they also serve beer, wine and Nessalla Kombucha). The food menu has mostly healthy options, which is a nice change of pace in a town that mainly serves heavy, high-calorie foods. I've been there for both breakfast and lunch, and I was pleased with both.
The shop is in a historic house with plenty of room to gather for a meeting. One thing I really appreciate is the play area. It's really nice to go meet a friend for coffee and let the kids play so we can actually talk. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and it seems like a community meeting place.