Cappuccino at @MagpieRoasters

Magpie is in a location so unassuming, at first I didn't even realize there was a coffee shop there.  There is just an adorable Magpie printed on the side of on the counter facing street-side, and some to go coffee bags littering the counter top.

The menu is very bare bones, and leaves you helpless unless you really know something about coffee.  I don't, so I panicked and ordered a cappucino.

It was still a little too much coffee tasting for me, but it looked beautiful!  For not really enjoying lattes, I really enjoy a good latte art!

The service was great and the location convenient, and despite the lack of a sign on their door, many people were sitting around enjoying beverages, from hipsters to young moms.

Because it is near where I do Saturday Yoga, I'm sure I'll be in again!

Special thanks to Sue Kephart for buying this drink for me!

Magpie Coffee Roasters
1715 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502

(775) 393-9442

M-F 7:00AM-5:00 PM

S-Su 8:00AM-5:00 PM

Coffee from Gold 'N Silver

I realized as I was searching for a new drink to review, that I had coffee at Gold and Silver about a million times since moving back to Reno...and I never thought to review it, I had always taken it for granted.  Figured it would always be there.

Hopefully I'm not wrong about that last part.

Gold N Silver is the quirky dive that every local either loves or should love.  It's the place you go for breakfast when you are hungover, it's the place you go while you are still drunk from the night before, and it's a place that your dad would think of as "fancy" because it has different kinds of Eggs Benedict on the menu.

Gold 'N Silver really is for everyone.

Their coffee might not be the best, but it is about the experience.  There is something about those extra thick coffee mugs with the faded GNS logo that just feels cozy...like your home away from home.  Even in decaf form, this is the ultimate comfort drink for any Northern Nevadan.  It's certainly in the running for me for state drink.

Gold 'N Silver Inn
790 West 4th Street
Reno, NV 89503
775-323-2696
Open 24/7

Coffee Shake from @TheCoffeeBarnNV inside the @GWMarketplace

Milkshakes have pretty much always been a favorite of mine.  Since I've started an office job, I've made coffee a thing of mine too.  So a coffee milkshake was right up my alley as I visited the GWM this past weekend.

The Coffee Barn is the Great Western Marketplace's new flagship restaurant, and as soon as I saw they had a coffee milkshake I was excited.  I was there for their Friday night music and decided to grab a yummy sandwich with my milkshake.

Though super-tasty, I don't think it tasted like coffee at all.  I was also super tired a few hours later, so I'm not sure there was actually any coffee in my milkshake.  It was still enjoyable, and I love all that Coffee Barn has to offer.

Great Western Marketplace is only open on weekends, so make sure to go down and enjoy shopping, food, and drinks from the Wine Bar and Coffee Barn!

The Coffee Barn
Inside Great Western Marketplace
4855 Summit Ridge Dr
Reno, NV 89523
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Masala Chai Latte at Coffee Bar

Walking into Coffee Bar made me feel like I was walking onto a movie set about a place where only intellectuals go.  I felt accepted and also not good enough to be there at the same time, which is a hard feat.  Everyone was on a laptop, most of them Macs.  The music put me at ease but also built me up.  I felt like I was going to meet someone there that would change my life, or at the very least engage me in some intense conversation.

I thought I could just do the simple thing and order a chai latte, but there were around 3 different kinds.  Embarrassed, I asked the difference between the two.  I was told that the Masala Chai has caffeine, so that is what I went with.

They had other intriguing drinks on the menu like a Lavender latte and a Lemon Chiffon latte, the latter I would love to try very soon.  As I was walking to our table, an attractive guy stared into my soul and I thought he was going to say something profound as he walked by, but that was it.  This place is intense, and I love it.

The chai ended up being a little watery, but the decor and atmosphere more than make up for it, and I have more drinks to try.  I'm making a future date with myself to read a book and try a new drink very soon.

Coffee Bar
682 Mt Rose St Reno, NV 89509
(775) 800-1090
6AM-9PM 7 Days a Week

The Irishman at Global Coffee

There are a lot of drinks to enjoy at the basement, including coffee bar Global Coffee.  After my morning yoga class I went there with a friend who was nice enough to buy me a cup.

I've never been a fan of basic coffee, but as of late if there is enough sugar and cream, I can handle it.  I'm almost to the point where I enjoy it instead of just using it for the caffeine.

I thought the Irishman would be a good in-between coffee, and it mostly was.  It was surely a strong coffee flavor, but I did expect a little more Irish cream to come through and it didn't.  In fact, it barely tasted like there was any cream in there, Irish or otherwise.

I guess coffee is still not my "cup of tea," even though I don't like tea either.  I'll try something new there again though, as they were very nice and helpful while I was there.

Global Coffee
50 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501

(775) 448-6818

Monday-Friday 7AM-7PM

Saturday 10AM-7PM

Sunday 10AM-3PM

Chai Tea Latte from Hi Point Cafe

I ran into a friend from college the other day and we decided to meet for coffee.  I suggested a place close to her, Dunkin Donuts.  I really wanted to try their flavored hot chocolates for the blog.  As it turns out she ended up on the other side of the valley, and suggested we meet at Hi Point Cafe.

I'm not gonna lie, I felt like I was cheating on Swill for a bit.  It's very similar set up, both independently owned coffee shops running on Square and locally ingredients.  Okay, that last bit might just be made up...but it sounds great doesn't it?

I looked for my go-to fake coffee, the Chai Latte.  The Chai Tea Latte was all I could find on the menu, so I ordered that.  It was, as suspected, more of a tea than a latte.  That is not really my jam, but it was great for what it was.  It was a great little cafe, wonderful for chatting and getting coffee if you are in the Kings Row area.  The only thing I'm not really fond of is that they close at 4:00 PM, so you have to make your dates pretty early if you want to hang out.

Hi Point Cafe
3687 Kings Row, Reno, NV 89503
(775) 787-2477
Monday-Sunday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM 

NoCal at Outlaw Coffee in Verdi

I recently took a position in Verdi, and I've been having a great time checking out the locals here.  It's a small community, but big enough that it's not a "everyone knows everyone" kind of situation.  I stopped into Outlaw Coffee to become one with caffeination during my lunch break with some friends.  The owners were very friendly and were about to celebrate their year of being owners of Outlaw.  It was such a nice little spot, I can't imagine NOT coming back to it.  I'd hit them up on the way out of town on a long trip, or coming back in from one.

My NoCal coffee was a mix of coffee, white chocolate, and raspberries.  I'll admit that I consider myself half of a Northern California girl, and that is what drew me to the coffee.  In the end the flavors and the strongness of the coffee wasn't for me, but I'm up for trying out something else the next time that I'm there, which very well might be today.

For some reason Google decides that Verdi doesn't exist on their map, so it is a little harder to find.  Trust me, it is in Verdi and not in Reno.  They have their accurate location on their Facebook page, so check that before you head out.

Outlaw Coffee Co.

1155-A US Hwy 40 - Verdi, NV 89439

(775) 345-7233 

Monday - Friday 6:30 / 2:30
Saturday 7:30 / 2:30
Sunday - Closed