Cup O' Joe- Columbus Coffee Trail Stop 1

Hey again! In yesterday's post I mentioned that Klaudia and I were embarking on the Columbus Coffee Trail over the next few weekends. Here's the link if you wanted to check it out: Columbus Coffee Trail. I'm super excited to explore Columbus, snag a free t-shirt, and most importantly, taste some great coffee!

Since Fox in the Snow (see last blog) isn't a participating shop in the trail, Klaudia and I have named it an honorary inductee. Our first real stop on the CCT  an easy one- Cup O' Joe in Lennox Town Center. COJ is close to us, and conveniently located right by Target! The location is truly prime for OSU students.

Cute wall murals are always a plus!

Although the location is great, the shop its self had nothing on Fox in the Snow. Fox in the Snow received 5/5 foxes for their shop, but Cup O' Joe only gets 3/5 Joes! The most notable feature is their fireplace, but even on a chilly February day, they hadn't turned it on! The seating inside is limited, but they do have a nice patio for when it is warm out. Also different from Fox in the Snow, COJ had WiFi! But it was slower than molasses most of the time, especially because the shop was crowded.

Now let's get down to the stuff that really matters: coffee. Klaudia ordered a mocha again, and it was delicious! Not too sweet, but still had the chocolate flavor we all crave. I ordered Cafe au Lait, made with their seasonal Winter Wonderland coffee. The brew was rich and flavorful, but I just didn't like the flavor of milk in my coffee- entirely a personal preference.  Coffee is good, but not great- 4/5 Joes.

FOOD! Although I seek out coffee shops to try their drinks, food really does matter. If I get hungry in the middle of a 3 hour study sesh, I want to have some sweet options ready and waiting! Cup O' Joe had a great selection. Klaudia ordered a Latte Pecan muffin. It was a great muffin, with a rather creative name- it was dotted with mini-chocolate chips and definitely tasted more like chocolate than coffee. Not that we minded- it didn't last long! Muffin gets 5/5 Joes!

A cup o' Joe and a chocolate chip pecan muffin

Cup O' Joe was a worthwhile stop on the coffee trail! Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the cards that you have to get stamped to document your visit if you're on the trail, so we're not sure if this one will count. Either way, I won't complain if we have to make an extra visit. COJ is a great place for coffee or food, but I'd recommend hopping over to Barnes and Noble to study there. No doubt it would be less crowded and have faster WiFi. Over all, COJ gets 3.5/5 Joes!

Thanks for reading! More coffee trail stories and other fun posts coming soon.