{"id":20345,"date":"2017-09-29T08:24:56","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T13:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/?p=20345"},"modified":"2019-09-18T12:28:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T17:28:05","slug":"7-favorite-baylor-area-coffee-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/2017\/09\/7-favorite-baylor-area-coffee-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"9 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many, college is when they first fall in love with coffee. Early morning classes, combined with organizations, dozens of new friends, and test after project after test, quickly leads to at least one coffee a day. So whether you\u2019re a new student whose love for the bean is just beginning or a Waco visitor looking for the best brew, here are nine favorite Baylor-area coffee spots.<\/p>\n

Common Grounds:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Probably the best-known Baylor-area coffee shop, Common Grounds is famous for its quintessential laid-back, college-hangout vibe. HGTV fans will recognize the house-turned-coffee-shop from Baylor alumni Chip and Joanna Gaines\u2019 show \u201cFixer Upper.\u201d But for students, it\u2019s the everyday hangout spot. For your first drink, try their signature Cowboy Coffee. Then my personal favorite, the Heisman: an ultra-caffeinated mint chocolate chip blend of frozen goodness.<\/p>\n

Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Dichotomy first got its start as a regular at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market in 2012, eventually moving to a permanent brick-and-mortar location downtown. Using only high-quality ingredients, they brew unique, premiere, hot and iced coffee drinks. Their special — the \u201c1885,\u201d a blend of espresso and Dr Pepper — is named for the year the soda was invented just a block away.<\/p>\n

Pinewood Roasters:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Pinewood began in 2015 with two Baylor grads in their garage. After stops in downtown McGregor and\u00a0inside the restaurant Alpha Omega, they settled into their own spot on Austin Avenue in August, which they\u00a0plan to make a community hub, live music venue and farm-to-table lunch spot.<\/p>\n

Br\u00fb Artisan Coffee:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Br\u00fb has perhaps the most unique location of all: inside a century-old elevator in the historic Praetorian Building. Owned by Baylor alumni Summer and Peter Ellis<\/a>, the coffee shop’s name comes from the Latin word for Bear (sic ’em!). If you\u2019re craving a high-quality, smooth espresso, head to Br\u00fb. (Also, thanks to Br\u00fb for this special Baylor latte art<\/a>.)<\/p>\n