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J (i Hot Cup of Joe
tudents find tKe aroma of steaming coffee conducive to study
By Leah Templeton
Staff writer
r ith so many students in the Bryan-College
Station area up late studying and getting
together with friends, there is bound to be
imand for caffeine and a place to hang out.
nnce coffee is so popular among'college students,
yone is going to want something a little differ-
Luckily, the coffee shops in B-CS offer the com-
lity a variety of choices.
/hat is it about coffee shops that keeps students
lying until all hours of the night and hanging out
he weekends?
• Sweet Eugene’s
aron Brown, manager of Sweet Eugene’s and
s of ’93, said students enjoy coming to his coffee
3 because of the comfortable atmosphere.
Students want to be able to meet people and talk
thers. This is a place where they can be relaxed
feel at home,” he said.
weet Eugene’s also offers live blues, jazz and folk
>ic on the weekends.
We welcome musicians from College Station and
ver Texas,” Brown said.
tshlea Jenkins, a freshman political science
or, said she appreciates the live music at
;et Eugene’s.
If you want to hear music, it’s a good alternative
bar or club,” Jenkins said.
Irown said that Sweet Eugene’s definitely stress-
igh quality in their products, and makes the ex-
dfort for their customers.
We roast our own beans, have a drive through
dow and are open early and close late at night,
hown said he also takes pride in the friendly
•f at Sweet Eugene’s variety of drinks offered
:ustomers.
Our most popular coffee is the Snickers latte,
ch jis made of chocolate and caramel — like the
dy bar. Also, we have a frozen Java shake and hot
oa that we make ourselves.”
iweet Eugene’s decor adds to the coffee
se’s atmosphere.
wdflnd unique items wherever we can. Most of
things are unrelated — it’s stuff you can’t find
rywhere,” Brown said. “We recently expanded
, i the expansion room is a more Mexican motif
,h the decorations and tables and chairs ”
• Copasetic Cafe
Brown and his brother, Matt, also own Copasetic
Cafe in Northgate. Brown said Copasetic has about
the same menu as Sweet Eugene’s, but the two shops
have many differences.
“Copasetic Cafe is a little smaller. There is a room
in the front with music, and a back room that is a
little quieter.”
Copasetic Cafe also offers an open-mic night on the
weekends. Being so close to campus, Copasetic also
gets a lot of foot traffic, and students fi om the dorms.
Hannah McGowen, a sophomore nutrition ma
jor, said she always has appreciated the closeness
to campus.
“Last year I lived in the dorms, and I used to go
over to Copasetic all the time. It’s a great place to
study, and it has a cool and trendy atmosphere,” Mc
Gowen said.
• Java Jitters
If you are looking for convenience and quality in a
coffee shop, then walk on over to Java Jitters. Located
right across campus next to Taco Bell and McDonald’s,
Java Jitters is in an extremely accessible spot.
Ali Kazerouni, owner of Java Jitters, and a ju
nior chemistry, molecular and cellular biology
major, said, “Lots of through traffic comes here.
We have fast service and offer a drive through and
a walk through.”
Being in college, Kazerouni said he can empathize
with students’ cash-flow problems.
“I try to make my prices lower because I’m a stu
dent too. I also have specials for students, such as fre
quent flyer cards.”
Kazerouni takes pride in his unique coffee smooth
ies and Italian sodas. There are benches located out
side for the customers who want to relax there. Al
though Java Jitters is not the typical coffee house,
Kazerouni said he promises, “the lack of atmosphere
is made up for by the quality of the coffee served.”
• Moo Beans
Moo Beans, located in Bryan, is different than
most coffee houses.
Vickie Schmidt, owner of Moo Beans, said, “It’s
an upscale coffee shop. It is a great place to bring
a date because it’s quiet and you can visit without
too much noise.”
Schmidt started the business as a coffee shop, offer
ing over 25 different flavors of coffee. However, the va
riety of items on the menu have made Moo Beans into
more than just a coffee shop. Schmidt said that sand
wiches and homemade soups are beginning to take
hold, and tea, yogurt and ice cream are also available.
“We bake our own pastries and cookies, and have
cakes to order,” Schmidt said.
Schmidt said Moo Beans cares about their cus
tomers and goes that extra effort to ensure satisfaction.
“If you have a favorite cookie your mom used to
make, and we don’t have it, we’ll try to get it for you.
We also try to have something different every time
you come in,” she said.
Different student discounts are also offered, in
cluding bringing your ticket stub from the College
Park movie theater to receive 25 percent off your pur
chase at Moo Beans.
Schmidt said she has a variety of clientele.
“The coffee shop’s customers aren’t just the stu
dents, but the entire community," she said.
• Coffee Station
Our next stop is College Station’s latest coffee
house, Coffee Station. Lisa Palermo, manager of Cof
fee Station, said the shop’s train and railroad motif
provides a comfortable atmosphere, and there is oc
casional entertainment on the weekend.
“Various bands play, but not every weekend. For
instance, we had Ruthie Foster at our grand open
ing,” Palermo said.
The menu at Coffee Station is filled with clever
names for the coffees and drinks. The Chocolate De
railment, which is a chocolate frozen coffee drink, is
one example.
Kim Hadden, a junior finance major, said she en
joys Coffee Station for a variety of reasons.
“It has a subdued atmosphere, and is a good place
for studying, relaxing and for hanging out with friends."
Eric Leigh, a senior agricultural systems manage
ment major, said he agrees it is a great place to relax
and that the decor is subtle.
“Coffee Station is toned down a little, while other
“It’s relaxing and not too vivid—like a living room.”
• Zonko’s
Zonko’s, located across from campus, is a coffee
shop that also serves smoothies, giving students and
customers a variety of choices.
Zonko’s is Aggie owned and operated by Robert
Pulido Jr., Class of’91. Zonko’s has many original cof
fee specialties, including Sweet Sensations, which is
espresso over ice with caramel, chocolate and hazel
nut and a S’mores coffee, made of chocolate, marsh
mallows and a graham cracker on the side.
However, the most entertaining and visual coffee
is the Lava Lamp. This drink is made in a tall glass
with chocolate on bottom, then steamed milk,
espresso, foam and real whipped cream are added.
The amazing part is that it remains in layers in the
glass, one floating on top of the other. Zonko’s uses
Ghirardelli chocolate in their coffee and the coffee
beans are imported from Italy.
Pulido said what causes Zonko’s to stand out is
they offer something most other coffee shops do not.
“We serve 25 different types of smoothies. This is
a drink that is healthy, energizing and makes you feel
good,” Pulido said. “You get the best of both worlds
at Zonko’s; you can have a smoothie when it’s warm
out, and coffee when it’s cool.”
Please see Coffee on Page 4.
Sweet Eugene's
1702 Kyle Ave. South, College Station
Copasetic Cafe
108 College Main, College Station
Coffee Station
907 Harvey Rd., College Station
Zonko's
University Drive, next to Papa John's
Java Jitters
University Drive, next to Taco Bell
Moo Beans
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