For the remainder of the project, Sophie and I ventured to The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, Kafe Kerouac, and Cup O’ Joe. The Roosevelt Coffeehouse was a little farther from campus, but it was worth the bus ride and the walk in the cold. Owned by a local Columbus family, The Roosevelt’s mission is to fight the injustices of hunger, unclean water, and human trafficking locally and around the globe. Busy with costumers that the staff treats like family, Sophie and I found a seat and studied away while sipping our delicious fall drinks. I tried the tempting “smortado” that came along with mini marshmallows- my tastebuds danced with joy at the taste of this drink! With appetizing coffee, friendly employees, and such a great cause- I recommend everyone who finds themselves in Columbus to give The Roosevelt Coffeehouse a try.
Kafe Keroauc was our next stop on our Columbus Coffee to do list. Feeling a little intimidated by the hipsters that surrounded the coffee shop, we anxiously gave this place a try. The coolest part about Kafe Keoauc were the mounds of books and records that lined every wall. Lucky for us, we got to go to this unique coffeehouse on one of their poetry nights that they host every Wednesday night, and one of our own friends was reading a poem. It was such a great place to let Columbus’s talented residents express themselves. I would definitely recommend putting on your best hipster impression and grabbing your favorite book, album, or poem and a cup of coffee and find a spot at the welcoming Kafe Keroauc.
Our final destination was none other than the infamous Cup O’ Joe. Even if you’ve never been inside this coffeehouse, I know all of you coffee lovers out there have dreamed of the giant coffee cup that sits on the top of the building. This coffeehouse offers a calm and homey feel with a fireplace all while being a perfect location to catch up with old friends, mingle with new ones, or finally go on that first date with the guy from your calculus class that is the distraction to blame for your last two C’s. I felt extra joyful during this trip as they were playing Christmas music. Feeling daring, I decided to try the “Mojoe Cool” which is cold brewed iced coffee, with vanilla cream and chocolate milk. It was absolutely delicious! They also had some tempting desserts that I had to work up the strength to resist. Not too far from campus, I will definitely come back to Cup O’ Joe whenever I need to get away and relax, study, or hang out with friends.
I cannot pin one coffeeshop as my favorite experience. I would have to say as a whole, I have enjoyed getting off campus to explore Columbus, try delicious coffee drinks with my roommate, and find new study spots. This project has let me get to know my way around Columbus a little better, and showed me how lucky I am to live in a city that offers so many different opportunities. I will definitely continue to try new coffeeshops all around Columbus during my time here at Ohio State. I would definitely recommend to anyone trying the Columbus Coffee to do list, to go with a friend, try new drinks, and bring your books to study!
