With each morning comes the routine desire for a perfectly roasted cup of coffee. Whether you’re making your daily commute to work, enjoying a warm mug on your back porch or meeting your friends at a coffee shop, the fact remains…We love our coffee. Hot or cold, bitter or sweet, big or small, dark or blonde, each of us has our preferences, but we can all share our love of the amazing coffee bean. But what’s better than enjoying your routine cup of coffee in the morning? Well, it’s enjoying your routine cup of coffee in the morning… from a local provider.
There are so many reasons to go local for your coffee-craving needs. Here are just a few:
Support the Local Economy
Buying from local coffee shops not only allows you to purchase some of the most delicious drinks around, but it also promotes the local economy by supporting the small businesses that make our community so special.
Personal Experience
With local coffee shops, there is no cookie-cutter approach. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time in a store, they make you feel right at home. You’re not a number, you’re a valued customer. Local shops understand that offering exceptional and personal service helps them stand out.
Unique Flavors and Offerings
Local coffee shops experiment with unique blends and flavors, unlike many of the national coffee brands. Oftentimes they source their coffee beans from other local roasters or farmers, giving you the opportunity to try something new. And let’s not forget the innovative, creative drinks frequently dreamed up by team members from our community… You won’t get that at Starbucks.
They Genuinely Care
When you go local for your coffee, there’s just something different about it. Local providers make their coffee with love. With small businesses, it’s all about quality over quantity. It’s not a numbers game, it’s a value game, and they’re up for the challenge.
We could go on and on about why choosing local coffee should be your new morning routine. But don’t just try one…Try them all. Right here in St. Joe, we’ve got Cup of Joe, Pronto Café, Mokaska, Hazel’s, Chocolat, Sisters of Solace and more. With so many family-owned, unique, and delicious coffee shops in town, you could spend a few weeks visiting them all…Looks like you’ve got your work cut out for you.