Favourite coffee shop

[HoneySuckle]

Besides Starbucks (which I think is highly overrated), where do you like to have coffee?

[RecycleMichael]

Coffee is a cult.

People are always offering me cups of it. They have funny smiles and sometimes hold the cups with both hands close to their heart.

They even have their own type of mugs.

[waterboy]

DoubleShot on Boston near 18th. Roasts his own beans, then grinds them himself. Latte with whole milk keeps me running for hours.

[AVERAGE JOE]

Doubleshot is the place. I have had acceptable coffee other places, but none can compare with Doubleshot.

[HoneySuckle]

Is this the same place that was featured last year in the Tulsa World?

[MichaelC]

Doubleshot is fine.  Gypsy or Saffron may be the better choice, depending on what you're looking for, when you're planning to go. and where you want to be.  

I drink way too much coffee to be driving miles to get it.  And the difference is generally minimal.  I won't generally bother with Doubleshot, but I will make the trip to Gypsy.  I take General Weirdness over Yuppie Bliss anyday.

Saffron is closer, they see me at least 3 times a week.  Live bands, and open mic nights.  Breakfast even.

[Kenosha]

Brian at Doubleshot is kind of a "character", but his coffee, by far, is the best.

[MichaelC]

You don't have to listen to the Doubleshot-Nazis.  You can make your own decisions.

Pound for pound, head to head, Doubleshot has the edge.  It's not overwhelming, but Doubleshot is generally better.  There are things that Gypsy and Saffron offer that Doubleshot doesn't.  Same with Shades of Brown.  And they're all good at something.  So it depends on what you're looking for, not what some dude on some forum wants for you.

Stay local, you can't go wrong.  They all beat the crap out of Starbucks.

[OurTulsa]

I guess the question leaves room for interpretation.  Some will choose ambience over the actual product however if you are looking for great coffee DoubleShot wins going away! The shop itself (inside) is not uncomfortable.

I have had cups all over this country and few compare.  I found a roaster in SF that does it well and one in both Portland and NO that I liked but I'm not convinced that they were better than Brians.  

As a matter of fact, I just returned from St. Louis this afternoon.  While there i had the opportunity to cup with my Bro'-in-law (who drinks far more coffee than I think is healthy).  He's had D-shot and he agreed none came close.  I brought him a pound of Brazil and you should have seen him light up!  He travels much more frequently than I and he has repeatedly commented on how we have a gem of a coffee roaster here in Tulsa and he has yet to find a roast that compares.

Don't go looking for Candy coffee there; although I like the Mocha's, most prefer the sugary swizzles from the environmentally conscientious multi-national.

I guess if you are looking for feel of the shop itself...I've felt comfortable in Shades of Brown in Brookside.  They have separate rooms in the back for small groups and then have comfortable spaces up front as well as comfy chairs out on the sidewalk.  

that may be one thing D-shot doesn't excel at.  The outside seating looks out onto a small parking lot and a dead street.  But then, I don't particularly care about that as I am too busy chatting it up with the Barista's or staring at my arms waiting oh so impatiently for them to lift my coffee cup up to my lips to guide the great D-shot coffee INTO ME!

[HoneySuckle]

They all sound interesting, so I just might try a different one every week until I find 'the' one that I love. And I agree, we should stay local whenever possible.

Starbucks SUCKS.  They're all over Britain, and I just don't understand why they have such a following!  I went to tiny coffee shops while in England and their brew was awesome. Same in France...great coffee, but Starbucks???[xx(]

[BKDotCom]

I'm not a coffee drinker yet, so my opinion is worthless...  But, south Tulsa has Kaffe Bona and Nordaggio's.   The Farm shopping center also has a little local coffee shop - Coffee Grinder.
Broken Arrow has a shop with a goofy name that sounds nice - Arabica Dabra's

[pmcalk]

No one has mentioned Cafe Cubana.  In addition to liking the coffee, I really enjoy the atmosphere of Cafe Cubana.  Saturday mornings--especially during farmer's market--it is always packed--people talking politics, reading the paper, etc...  There's outdoor seating, and people bring there pets.  Also, now that the owner has kids of his own, its a lot more kid friendly.  The owner is a bit more pleasant than the guy at DoubleShot, though I also enjoy that coffee.

[HoneySuckle]

quote:Originally posted by pmcalk

No one has mentioned Cafe Cubana.  In addition to liking the coffee, I really enjoy the atmosphere of Cafe Cubana.  Saturday mornings--especially during farmer's market--it is always packed--people talking politics, reading the paper, etc...  There's outdoor seating, and people bring there pets.  Also, now that the owner has kids of his own, its a lot more kid friendly.  The owner is a bit more pleasant than the guy at DoubleShot, though I also enjoy that coffee.

Is this on Cherry Street?

[iplaw]

Cafe Cubana is on cherry street directly south of Jason's Deli.  It's good coffee, but unless you are in the mood for stale cigar smoke, it's not the place to be.

If you can wade through the high schoolers, Tor at Nordaggios roasts his own coffee as well.  I have not been to the one at the riverwalk yet, but the original 81st and Lewis store is still excellent, again, if you can go when it's not filled with kids.

[pmcalk]

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

Cafe Cubana is on cherry street directly south of Jason's Deli.  It's good coffee, but unless you are in the mood for stale cigar smoke, it's not the place to be.

You cannot smoke inside Cafe Cubana.  I have been going there for several years, and have never been bothered by cigar smoke.