Coffee Explorist

If you’ve ever been to Waco, TX or heard of “The Silos” then you’re no stranger to this place. Located on 8th & Webster is this beauty, Magnolia Press. Welcoming, bustling yet cozy, sleek and simply perfection.

With custom furniture designed by Jo herself, this shop screams all things Chip & Joanna Gaines. Known for their Netflix series, this husband-wife team has built quite an empire flipping houses, designing homes, curating the perfect pieces to display at their stores, and diving into the food & coffee industry. And our trip one of their newest shops didn’t disappoint.

If you’re ever in the area you definitely want to block out a few hours to spend pursuing around the Magnolia Market and stopping in for a cup of coffee and their famous chocolate cake. It’s a must see!

Amanda’s order: Peppermint Mocha with Oat Milk… and later an Iced Coffee with Oat Milk

Jareds order: Iced Coffee

Service | 5
Atmosphere | 5
Coffee | 4
Kid Friendly | 5 (including the creative kid friendly activities of the silos!)

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Everything about Steamboat Springs, CO screams idyllic winter ski town. But we truly enjoyed our visit in the summer! The weather is great and beckoning you to spend time outside. We loved finding this super popular shop, and didn’t even mind waiting in the line out the door, or having to park far away to get there. It was worth it!

Brewing beans from Victrola Coffee Roasters,
we thoroughly enjoyed our coffee at Dusky Grouse Coffee. The donuts were also a hit! We love how the shop is really involved in the wellness of their local community— hosting wellness weeks, service projects, offering health enhancing beverages, and weekly running groups. And while there isn’t too much indoor seating, they did a great job with the size of their space.

If we make it back to we will definitely go visit again!

Amanda’s order:
Cafe Camilla- honey latte with cinnamon - coconut milk
-Espresso blend had notes of blueberry (delicious!)

Jared’s order: Drip Coffee (Empire blend)
-Notes of dried fruit, caramelized sugar, sandalwood
-Very fruit forward

Service | 4
Atmosphere | 4
Coffee | 4
Kid Friendly | 3

Thanks to family’s recommendations, we ended up here one weekday morning this summer. From the parking lot we already loved the vibe! It reminded us of a vintage gas station renovation into an airy, clean space.

Roasting their own coffee right here in the shop, they don’t have a lot of room for indoor seating but thanks to the great weather we truly enjoyed the outside. The drinks were smooth, mellow and pleasant and their house espresso during our visit was imported from El Salvador and had delicious fruity and vanilla notes.

Next time you’re in the southern area, look up Lost Coffee! We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Amanda’s order: Vanilla Latte with Coconut Milk

Jared’s order: White Mocha (Homemade mocha syrup)

Food order: The breakfast burrito!! It was very smoky, great bacon, potatoes, egg & cheese; flaky outside soft inside.

Gluten free items were packaged and brought in, and could have been warmed up to make them more enjoyable. But I was glad they offered them!

Service | 4
Atmosphere | 4
Coffee | 4
Kid Friendly | 3

When we say this place is popular, we really do mean it. We passed it a few times while in town and every single time there was a line out the door! Located right in the heart of the shopping district in , was Cowboy Coffee Co. Jackson Hole.

What we first noticed was how thorough and consistent their branding was, which blended right in to the local vibe. We chose to visit the ‘On the Square’ location and had a great experience. They also offered a wide variety of muffins (with GF & Vegan options), baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. If you’re in a hurry, there’s a drive through on the other side of town.

All of Cowboy Coffee’s roasts and blends are available to order online if you aren’t able to make it to Jackson in person, so be sure to click on their profile to shop!

Amanda’s Order: Huckleberry Mud pot- which chocolate; huckleberry; espresso & coconut milk
Very smooth
Great flavor ratio

Jared’s order: drip coffee (Cactus Blend)
Well balanced & mellow

Service | 4
Atmosphere | 4
Coffee | 4
Kid Friendly | 3