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With a population of about 4500* and covering an area of only 2.7 square miles, the town boasts at least four espresso stands. And that doesn't even count a nice restaurant where you can also get a good latte with your breakfast. It's well known that the Pacific Northwest population is obsessed with coffee (those cool gray and rainy winters). Veneta, the closest town to the RV Park where we're staying, is no exception.
There are two Nina's Pony Espresso(an area franchise) -- one on each side of the highway, I guess for when you're too desparate for coffee to cross the street. The Cup of Joe, also a drive-through kiosk, is on the edge of a strip mall less than a mile away.
This little walk-in coffee shop, in that same strip mall, has free WiFi, so it's a favorite stop. (We have a fairly speedy phone connection to the Internet in our RV, but I need WiFi to download to my Kindle.) The only way to resist sipping on a latte while I download (and read) is to park in front when the cafe is closed -- they kindly leave their WiFi on.
And, by the way, if you're having a really really really bad day, they offer this alternative:
And that should just about cover whatever ails you!
( *The 2010 population is up 65% from the 2000 census. This little town is growing. I'm guessing that a lot of the new residents work in Eugene, and I imagine they enjoy sipping their coffee drinks as they drive in to the city every morning.)
I've been gone from blogging for two weeks but I had to come and find you Sign post. I love them and this one was both fun and funny to read.
Posted by: Margot | September 17, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Too funny... I almost posted a similar ESPRESSO sign this week. But your last sign gets the best laugh. When I ordered a decaf latte with skimmed milk in London my friend said they call that the "why bother?"... :-D
Posted by: Francisca | September 17, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Nowhere here, would leave the WIFI on for visitors if they were closed!!
Posted by: Hazel | September 17, 2011 at 12:18 AM
That area of the country is very appealing. I love the vodka addition. :<)
Posted by: Nan | September 16, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I hope you don't need to often the "Cafe- Mocha- Vodka-Xanax- Latte" !
Posted by: Annie | September 16, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I love coffee and it's always nice to find good options most places.
Posted by: Carver | September 15, 2011 at 06:10 PM
I tell you, the folk in the Pacific Northwest really love their coffee. When we are out there, I am amazed at all of the drive thru coffee places. There is no end of them. Love the collection. genie
Posted by: genie | September 15, 2011 at 04:24 PM
I first noticed these little expresso shops while on the west coast. Now they are popping up all over the States! I like to take advantage of free wi-fi, too, 'cause we've found that the free wi-fi at campgrounds usually sucks!
Posted by: Pat | September 15, 2011 at 08:29 AM
LOL - great post. I do love my morning coffee!
Posted by: Lady Fi | September 15, 2011 at 05:29 AM
Tulsa has come a long ways in the coffee department but still has a long ways to go. We love the northwest and their consistent good coffee and expresso.
Posted by: Yogi | September 15, 2011 at 04:34 AM
Tim Hortons is the most popular coffee and doughnut shop in Canada. There's five within walking distance of my home.
Posted by: Andy | September 15, 2011 at 03:54 AM
I found this so interesting, I don't know very much about small places in the States, have only seen large cities on stop-overs.
By the way, I don't drink coffee, am very happy with water in fact.
Posted by: Marilyn | September 15, 2011 at 01:19 AM
Ha, I can only handle one cup each day, plain and simple, non flavored.
Posted by: Ebie | September 14, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Some people just have to have their coffee. My Bill is one. He always needs to stop for a coffee. I don't like it much I would rather have tea.
Posted by: diane | September 14, 2011 at 10:21 PM
A town with coffee shops is very important. I prefer to drink mine at a cafe and people watch.
Posted by: Lesley | September 14, 2011 at 08:22 PM
A fresh cup of coffee always tastes good, and it almost always tastes best when someone else makes it! :-) Great signs, and that last one gave me a chuckle.
Posted by: Lindy MacDuff | September 14, 2011 at 07:07 PM
There are days I'd be willing to pay for 9 and make my way with those and the free one...
Posted by: SandyCarlson (USA) | September 14, 2011 at 06:43 PM
I'm impressed that the Windowbox Care leaves their WiFi on when they close. Now, that's customer service.
Posted by: Penny | September 14, 2011 at 05:58 PM
I want the last mixture what ever time of the day hehehehe.
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Posted by: Kim, USA | September 14, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Can you remember when you actually had to brew your own coffee? I think maybe young people today don't know what to do if they can't stop and order! I do admit that if I get weak coffee when I'm on the road I might get a little grouchy...
Posted by: Barb | September 14, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Must be a busy area, with all those caffeinated people!
Posted by: Inger-M | September 14, 2011 at 03:53 PM
hopped up on caffeine! look out for those drivers! :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | September 14, 2011 at 03:27 PM
I love my coffee, it is wonderful to see so many different kinds of shops. I hope they are all doing well. I am starting to see more and more food trucks show up outside of my work.
Posted by: Eileen | September 14, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Lots of hyperactive people in in the area? I'd be tempted to the strawberry lemonade as a side order to the coffee.
Posted by: Joy | September 14, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Your right there is coffee on every corner. Headed bck to WA in two weeks. Have to close up my mother's house.
Posted by: Stella | September 14, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Wow! Coffee varieties plus lots of fringe benefits! Great idea!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | September 14, 2011 at 01:31 PM