Propaganda Coffee

Part of the Fill in the Coffee Map Series

Subject: Propaganda Coffee
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
WiFi?: yes
Rating: 6+ [see key]

A good late afternoon coffee is sometimes a telling litmus test. While the afternoon is usually slower, so the baristas can take their time more than in the morning rush, the afternoon can be prone to aging coffee in the pump pot, fatigue or simply a desire to get the shop closed a little early. Some shops fare well in this test, and others not so much.

Vibrant Coffee Roasters

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Subject: Vibrant Coffee Roasters
Location: Philadelphia, PA
WiFi?: yes
Rating: 6+ [see key]

Sometimes it's nice not being invited. My aunt recently treated my daughters to a show in Philadelphia and (mostly for price purposes) did not extend the offer to take me, her grown nephew (the audacity). While some folks would have taken issue with this snub, I was actually delighted to have reason to finally make a proper visit to Vibrant Coffee Roasters. 

General Porpoise

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Subject: General Porpoise
Location: Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
WiFi?: yes
Rating: 6+ [see key]

Navigating Seattle on a recent visit, I had a great hankering for a curd-filled donut with a good cup of coffee. While such places exist, it's hard to find quality donuts with great coffee. Fortunately Seattle has a few to choose from, with one of the most colorful being a local favorite called General Porpoise.

Equinox Coffee Co

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Subject: Equinox Coffee Co.
Location: Norfolk, VA
WiFi?: yes
Rating: 5+ [see key]

There’s a few coastal cities that don’t really feel a whole lot like a typical metropolitan area, and one of those is Norfolk, Virginia. Whether it’s all the navy ships, the proximity to Virginia Beach or the fact that I only visit once a year, Norfolk just hits different.

The Blackbird Coffeehouse

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Subject: The Blackbird Coffeehouse
Location: Port Angeles, WA
WiFi?: yes
Rating: 6+ [see key]

For the many wonderful things I have heard of the Olympic peninsula, no words did the place justice. When I visited, I stood in awe at the natural beauty of the park and how shockingly close the town sat to the doorsteps of the National Park. Fortunately, for the brief time I spent in the port wedged between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic mountains, I managed to find a great coffeehouse that added to the beauty.