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When my friend first dragged me into Bourbon Coffee it was December, my friend desperately wanted a pastry, and I needed a coffee.

Now, as a twenty-one-year-old and self-proclaimed semi-hip person, I was shocked by how un-hip I felt in Bourbon Coffee. The place was softly lit, paintings hung all over the walls, and calm jazz music played in the background. Everyone there seemed a bit too calm and I had grown accustomed to the long lines and headaches of Starbucks. However, after venturing into Bourbon Coffee a few more times, I started to love the bohemian ambiance. With free Wi-Fi, It’s a great place to do work, study, or read a book to relax. Also, as a side note, this place is warm with a built-in fireplace, which I am not underselling in this current season of freezing freaky weather.

The coffee is pretty good too. Bourbon Coffee has over two-dozen espresso drinks, all with non-traditional sort of fun names. Always order your coffee to drink there- they serve it to you in over sized mugs that make you feel like you’re at Central Perk from Friends. They also sell Panini’s, yogurts, salads, and pastries.  Their breakfast menu is what I go for in the morning.

Personal favorite drinks:

The Nutty Irishman: Strong coffee, even stronger nutty flavor. If you like Irish Cream and hint of nutmeg in your coffee, go for this one. I get this every time I go. Must be eaten with a cookie.

Mexican Hot Chocolate: Get this one, if you want something on the more luxurious side. They aren’t chincey on the chocolate. There’s also a hint of chili powder in it that gives it a nice kick.

Recommendation: If you want something for dessert, leave the Danish and take the cookie. The pastries are only so-so but the cookies are delicious and are as big as your head.

-Guest Writer, Mary Sette (MAS)