I have chosen the Coffee and Tea themed list for this semester! I am really excited to get to adventure in different parts of columbus all while experiencing local, unique, coffee shops that I am sure I will return to when the project is done. This assignment will force me to get off of campus and see what else the city has to offer me. It will introduce me to some new study spots, delicious coffee, and time with friends. This to do list will also give me the opportunity to improve my busing skills so I can feel more confident to ride them alone. I have already been to two of the coffee shops, both of them in the Short North Arts District. I went with my fellow ENR Scholars, Sophie and Tess. The first was Impero Coffee Roasters- a quaint coffeehouse, with an old record player releasing relaxing tunes and friendly employees. It was the perfect mix of modern and vintage. I got an iced mocha, and it was delicious! We stayed here for a couple hours to study and I noticed that there were other students studying here, as well. I would go back to Impero and recommend my friends to give it a try too, but I do not think it will be “my spot.” It just needs a little more space and a couple more coffee options! The second place we ventured to was Mission Coffee Co- and what a unique set up this was! The coffeehouse had an industrial set up, with a rustic metal, brick, and wood aesthetic. There were both tables and couches, giving it a hipster vibe- “chill” and “classy” all at the same time. I ordered an autumn special at this stop, and it tasted just like fresh fall in a cup! Yum! I would love to go back and spend more time at this cool spot, and will definitely bring more friends along to show them the secret escape! I would say that the first two checks off of our Columbus coffee to do list were successful!
