Breads and Spreads

Ah, sweet freedom! Now that there are only three days left until my nice little Thanksgiving stay-cation, I feel like I can finally take a little time for myself and my coffee habit. I've been working some late nights this week, and have been drinking (and eating for that matter) pretty much whatever I can scrounge from my fridge or beg my mom to cook. I finally got down to Midtown again and went to another local coffee joint that came in with the whole "Midtown Revival" wave a few years ago. This is probably the last coffeehouse in my "Harrisburg Series" and from here I'm going to branch out to some nearby towns, especially northwards.

As for this little cafe...I really enjoyed it. It's not my favorite, but it was a nice break from going to the same places all the time. This place doesn't have music nights, but that's ok; it's good when a coffeehouse isn't a simple clone of other coffeehouses. The girls behind the counter didn't seem too overjoyed to be there, but it was a nice, sunny Saturday so I forgave that. I know I'd feel the same if I was cooped up indoors on a weekend. As well, I do believe that this coffeehouse may very well be the gravitational center of hipsterdom in Harrisburg, so a little attitude is de rigeur. There also was no soymilk for some reason. Really. No soymilk. The coffee itself was excellent though; it was strong and bold, but not the kind of 'strong' that rips your stomach lining apart. It was deeply flavorful, especially with cream and sugar, so I was happy.

Overall, it was a good, quiet place to get a cup of coffee in Midtown without having to deal with an overabundance of chatter and general noise. On a winter evening I'm sure it will be downright serene. I do hope it's still here then...the recession is giving the Midtown Revival a pounding it seems. Anyhow, if you're a Harrisburg resident, definitely check it out if only for the uniquely tasty coffee and escape from the rest of the city.

Atmosphere: Two and a Half Mugs (Three Mugs if you count the fish tank. It's rather impressive. Also a three if it's a rainy day; that just kind of goes with the quiet atmosphere.)
Coffee: Three Mugs

the outside...

the fishtank...
more fish and a goodly supply of literature...