During my years as a student at Roanoke College, Mill Mountain Coffee in Salem, VA was my second home. In fact, the majority of my paycheck went into their pockets. In my opinion, they had the best drip coffees in the Roanoke Valley, and their baristas could make an iced vanilla latte to die for...seriously. I had built relationships with the workers there - they were the first to introduce me to dirty chai (a chai iced tea latte with a shot of espresso). Hours of my life were spent there in the Salem store writing papers, studying, listening to music, hanging out with friends, having Bible studies, and sometimes just zoning out while looking through the front window. When I graduated from Roanoke and Carter and I moved to Raleigh, I was sad knowing I would no longer be able to begin my mornings at Mill.
Since our move here, I have found a few places to enjoy coffee - The Morning Times in downtown Raleigh and Crema Coffee in Cary - however, I do not enjoy the atmosphere in these places as much, nor are they convenient.
But finally, after two years of living in Raleigh, I have found a coffee shop with a great atmosphere and great coffee - Jubala Village Coffee. Not only do they serve excellent coffee, they make delicious scones and Belgian waffles. As you can see, Carter and I enjoyed having breakfast there this morning! Although Jubala will never take Mill's place in my heart, I'm sure I will enjoy spending time (and money) making memories here. I already know two of the baristas from church, so it looks like I'm off to a good start!
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