Louisville, KY

So are you one of those people who enjoy an occasionally coffee drink or do you have to have a cup or two of Joe everyday? Many people rely on coffee and its caffeine to get their day started. I like a cup of coffee in the mornings, but it is not something that I must have. I also like for my coffee to have plenty of cream and sugar in it, so by the time I am finished it is more like a dessert drink.

There are plenty of places in Louisville to find a cup of coffee at about any time of the day or night. I know some people that love the coffee at Thorntons or Krispy Kreme, and others swear by Starbuck’s. My personal coffee house favorite is Heine Brothers’ Coffee because it is local business and it has really good coffee.

Heine Brothers’ first store was opened in 1994 and they now have five locations throughout Louisville. The stores specialize in fair trade and organic coffees and teas. Most stores also have a small assortment of cold drinks, sandwiches, chips, and desserts. It is a great place to visit with a few friends and I have spent a good deal of time studying or working at one of their tables. Most stores have at least several electric outlets where you can plug in your laptop and they now have free wireless Internet connections available.

The store on Chenoweth Lane has a drive-thru, which I use quite often to grab a coffee and bagel in the morning. The Douglass Loop location has a fireplace, a couch, and a couple of comfy chairs, which make it a great place to socialize or read a good book. Most locations also have an outdoor area and the stores in the Highlands allow prime people watching venues.

Heine Brother’s does make a good hot chocolate, their regular coffee is great, but my favorite is the frozen cappuccino. It is has plenty of sugar and caffeine, so if you need to wake up or stay awake it is a great choice. Heine Brother’s is also one of the stores where you can buy Kizito cookies. Kizito cookies are made by the “cookie lady” who is often seen at local events selling her cookies out of a basket that she carries on her head. In my humble opinion she makes some of the best chocolate chip cookies that I have ever had.

So what is your drink of choice and where do you like to go to get it?

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