I think it’s only appropriate that my first photo post is about coffee. I have a feeling that I will be talking about coffee a lot on my blog. Some people drink coffee for the caffeine, some people drink coffee for the taste and the experience. I’m definitely the latter group. I used to drink so much coffee I think I survived on coffee and bagels. No joke. But now, I drink about twice a day or even just once in the morning (due to stomach issue), so it’s important that I make that one or two times as perfect as it can be.

I recently discovered these two cafés near my neighborhood and I am in love with them. Haddon Hill Café is actually so hidden away that I don’t even think people know it even exists. I found them on my way back home after dropping the kids off at school. I run into other school moms and dads there on their way to work and it’s always so nice to catch up with them even though it’s so brief. As soon as you walk into their cute red door, you will immediately smell the fresh empanadas heating up in the oven. Goes perfectly with a cup of Americano (my morning choice).

My sister told me about Highwire Coffee so I had to check it out. It’s conveniently located on college ave inside Rockridge Market Hall and they have the best cup of cappuccino (my afternoon choice). I like my cappuccino light but with heavy froth. They make it quite exquisitely. Something about drinking hot cappuccino next to open windows under the roof umbrellas on a chilly rainy day has a lot to do with it. I plan to go back couple more times to make sure I’m not overrating them but it was pretty darn good coffee!