Poll #2: Best Coffee Shop in or around Davis Square

[anomie666.livejournal.com]

[Poll #1181416]

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[richips.livejournal.com]

I chose Diesel because i love it in general; however, i have not been to a lot of those and would like to sometime.

[anomie666.livejournal.com]

Its been years since I've been to Diesel, do they still have the pool table in the back? (I rarely actually sit in a coffee shop, mostly get coffee and go).

[qwrrty.livejournal.com]

I selected "Other". I still miss the Someday, dammit.

[sekala.livejournal.com]

I'd heard that Someday was awesome. I'm sad it was gone before I moved here.

[sekala.livejournal.com]

Diesel, because they actually know what they are doing. I'm not a huge fan of their drip coffee though which is what I mostly get in terms of coffee products. I've heard that I should try True Grounds but I'm not sure exactly where it is.

[klingonlandlady.livejournal.com]

I thought True Grounds was actually in Ball Sq?

[hissilliness.livejournal.com]

I spend far more time at TGs than at all the others put together. On the other hand, Zing's unsweetened iced mocha is probably my single favorite coffee drink in the area.

[ifotismeni]

I vote for Mr. Crepe because they have Rao's coffee.
Also, crepes.

[richips.livejournal.com]

Rao's...hello Valley.

[crazybone.livejournal.com]

A rarely drink plain coffee but so far Diesel wins for me.
Mocha Chai, I just can't quit you.

[pushupstairs.livejournal.com]

ICON+++++++

[pushupstairs.livejournal.com]

I don't drink coffee! ha!

but Christ on a bike, I hate Diesel. It seems way overpriced to me, and every time I've been there it's been full of assholes both in front of and behind the counter. meh.

[firepail.livejournal.com]

testify!

[mattdm.livejournal.com]

I wish there were some way to submit negative votes, 'cause geezow does Au Bon Pain deserve one. The worst customer service and most unfriendly employees I've ever encountered in the food service industry -- and that's, y'know, an achievement.

[teko.livejournal.com]

Seconded enthusiastically. On the best of days, the place is hostile and nasty. Combine that with them frequently running out of things like cups ("I can put your coffee in a plastic cup but it might melt,"), cup lids ("Just carry it real carefully,"), and utensils, and I avoid it at all costs.

[ron_newman]

I like the general feel and atmosphere of Diesel, but I voted for Mr. Crepe because that seems to be where I most often go in the morning. I love their Rao's coffee.

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

I think you and I voted first, because there were two "Mr. Crepe" and nothing else when I refreshed after my vote.

[ron_newman]

Much too late, I realized that McDonald's should have been included on the list as well. They're actively trying to reposition themselves as an alternative to Dunks and Starbucks for coffee.

[firepail.livejournal.com]

the Davis SQ Micky's is a little wacky though. McD's is advertising their sweet tea heavily, but Davis SQ doesn't have it. and their menu is generally abbreviated compared to other McD's.

OMGWTFBBQ WITH CREAM AND SUGAR!

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

We forgot Verna's.

Yoicks!

Re: OMGWTFBBQ WITH CREAM AND SUGAR!

[ron_newman]

Probably because they close around 2 or 3 each day.

[lbmango.livejournal.com]

I voted for Good food because I'vebeen there most recently, but Diesel has really good Vietnameese coffee...

[hrafn.livejournal.com]

I grudgingly chose Diesel, because I am bitter (BITTER) that both Bhoja and O'Natural's went away; otherwise I would vote for those (and in that order). Hate Diesel's espresso, but otherwise prefer it over the other options. Until I spend more time at Mr. Crepe, cause I really haven't given them a chance yet.

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

Have you tried Good Food Cafe yet? They're really good.

[rosenet.livejournal.com]

I voted for Mr. Crepe due to my translation of the poll to "best coffee in Davis" as opposed to best coffee shop, which to me is about atmosphere and where you want to hang. As for that I would have to vote for Star*ucks over Diesel. The indie liberal in me dies a little, but I find the chairs, couches and fireplace to be extremly cozy.

[ron_newman]

One point in favor of Starbucks: they have a weekly open mike on Wednesday nights. Or at least they did - this blog hasn't been updated since February 26. Anyone know for sure?

[talonvaki.livejournal.com]

I don't drink coffee. I voted for the food.

[mamajoan.livejournal.com]

I hate to sound dense, but...does Blue Shirt actually even sell coffee? I don't think of them as a coffee shop at all.

[syntheticnature.livejournal.com]

I think they have a couple of air pots on the little table next to the drinks-and-salad fridge.

[vibrantabyss.livejournal.com]

Clearly I range a little farther than some. My three top picks (from the list) are all... not in Davis square

I love True Grounds - indie atmosphere, comfortable seating

Zing has asian spring rolls (vegan and non) or at least they used to, as well as mexican hot chocolate (mmm, spicy) and several other neat things.

Grand Prix (which is out on Mass Ave.) giant screens playing the current footba.. er, for you americans, 'soccer' games (volume off), free 'net, and some very interesting coffee and tea options, as well as yummy pastries.

[fanw.livejournal.com]

Ooh! I have to check #3 out since your first two are my favorites too. I luvs me some soccer!

[shirt-seeker.livejournal.com]

I'm a Starbucks junkie!

Re: In Blue Shirt's Defense:

[anomie666.livejournal.com]

I lost that argument.

[doogly.livejournal.com]

The Broken Yolk is where I prefer to go, free muffin with coffee before 11! Such a delight. They don't make any of those other coffee drinks though (I guess they also make iced coffee, but that's about it?) but I have active disdain for those things.

[teko.livejournal.com]

It's been awhile since I've gotten coffee at any of these places, since I've been on a tea kick, but I remember Diesel and Zing having my favorite drip and iced coffees in the area, respectively. Diesel's pastries are nearly all ridiculously overpriced as well as terrible, so odds go to Zing for serving those awesome scones by Petsi Pies.

[bluedaisy.livejournal.com]

I chose Blue Shirt because it's my favorite cafe, despite their coffee only being so-so.

[syntheticnature.livejournal.com]

Sigh. I think I still like Diesel slightly better for just me, but over the last year+ I've been going to Cafe Zing a whole lot more because it's a lot easier to navigate with a baby. And we're down that way for story hours and such several times a week anyway.

I tried Diesel once with the stroller and it was Not Good.

[redcolumbine.livejournal.com]

I voted Blue Shirt for the food. Their wraps are amazing, and their homefries unbelievable. I'm not usually a big soup fan, but their soups are always worth a try.

Best Coffee Shop in and around Davis Square

[firepail.livejournal.com]

Not that I care really, but it is funny that the poll is for best coffee shop in or around Davis SQ, and people voted for places that no longer exist, or for places where they like the food--but don't drink coffee, or for places where they like to hang out--but not necessarily drink coffee, or for places that are decidedly not near Davis.

Re: Best Coffee Shop in and around Davis Square

[enochs-fable.livejournal.com]

But it wouldn't be davis_square LJ without it! Fight the man by voting for a coffee-shop that no longer exists! If Gus had given two shits about the place, it might still be around today.

That being said, there's nothing wrong with voting for a coffee shop you like, if you go there and drink non-coffee-like substances like chai, since we're not voting for best coffee.