As an avid coffee drinker, this was such a fun and relatable read! I love how you captured the little rituals and quiet magic of cafés- how they’re not just about the coffee but about the atmosphere, the people-watching, and the sense of pause in a busy world.
I saw the almond croissant you had in your YouTube video- that buttery texture with a cold brew iced latte on the side? Perfection. Yes, I’m one of those people who drinks iced coffee even in the dead of winter. It’s the only thing I’ll have ice-cold! I love grabbing an almond croissant from The Good Life Eatery with a cold brew iced latte, and the last café I visited was Allpress
I’m the same. I prefer iced coffee over hot, but some cafés don’t have ice in winter :( The Good Life Eatery sounds great, adding it to my list for next time I’m in London. And Allpress is such a solid spot! I used to go to the one on Redchurch Street, especially when Jolene was packed haha
I loved this post! I'm also someone who likes to spend times in Cafes, reading, writing, people watching. In my city there are only a few cafes I can go to, and sometimes it's hit and miss. I get in and oh, the music is horrendous and loud and I have to leave. I mean ' i can't hear my own thoughts' loud. Y2K pop would be welcomed compared to the type of music people listen in this side of the world. Are you familiar with the word reggeaton? It's awful. But anyway, I sort of found my one or two places where I can just be. However, people around here (small town) go to cafés to socialize, in groups or at least 2 people. I'm always -always!- the odd one out, with headphones on and a book. Which I don't mind at all. Going to Cafés is one of the simplest pleasures I can get.
I know exactly what you mean about reggaeton - I’m not sure I could handle an hour or two of it either! As for Y2K music, my issue would be trying not to sing along… in my head, but still not very productive haha. I love being the odd one out too - it’s one of the best things about cafés. As you said, it’s one of our simplest pleasures xx
This was such a nice read! I love cafés, I could spend all day in cafés and although I’ve quit coffee a couple of years ago, I’ll treat myself to a decaf every now and then. Also, perfect timing for me to come across this post: I’m travelling to Edinburgh tomorrow for a conference next week!
Thank you! I feel the same—I could spend all day in cafés too. I’ve noticed that with the rise of coffee culture, there’s also been a resurgence in decaf! Who knows, maybe we’ll start seeing speciality decaf cafés pop up soon. That would be fun! Hope you have a wonderful time in Edinburgh :) xx
Same here. I used to hate coffee 😂 (but I always loved the smell). Now, I can’t imagine my day without a good latte. There’s something special about it too and the coffee culture… holding the cup, walking around with it, or just chilling. And as you said it’s as much about vibes, style and ambiance as it is about taste. Plus, my coffee at home never taste the same so another perfect excuse to spend half my life in coffee shops😂
Funny enough, my love for coffee culture actually began in Shanghai. My favorite coffee spot there was so creative and created an amazing Baileys latte. And then I tasted the best coffee (without milk) in Ethiopia. Still don’t know how they do it but damn it was so good. Anyway super cool post 🤩
I totally get that! You bring home the beans, try to recreate the perfect cup, and somehow it’s just not the same! 😂 That Baileys latte sounds amazing, I’d love to try something like that. And Ethiopian beans in Ethiopia… truly next level. Thanks for reading! <3
J’aime l’idée de m’arrêter dans les cafés, mais j’en ai rarement l’occasion. Quand j’étais étudiante à Copenhague, je passais beaucoup de temps dans ces lieux, mais depuis que je suis dans la vie active, c’est beaucoup plus compliqué. Les jours où je suis en télétravail, j’ai souvent des calls, que ce soit une vraie réunion ou une collègue qui a besoin d’une information, alors je me sens pas trop à l’aise à l’idée d’être hors de chez moi (ne pas gêner les voisins tout ça tout ça…).
Et le week-end ?
Eh bien j’ai rarement l’occasion / l’envie de me poser avant le dimanche aprem et, soyons honnête, beaucoup de cafés sont fermés ce jour-là (et c’est très bien comme ça…).
Du coup mon petit plaisir, c’est d’aller acheter mon café en grain chez mon torréfacteur et de discuter avec lui de quel blend est le plus adapté à mon envie du moment. Comme c’est pour mon café du matin et que j’aime le café long… je tourne souvent autour des mêmes !
Je comprends tout à fait. Pour moi, aller dans un café, c’est surtout une opportunité de changer de décor et de me vider l’esprit, de me concentrer sur ma créativité, car à la maison ce n’est pas toujours facile. Je suis d’accord, ce n’est pas évident quand on a des appels. Je vivais ça aussi quand le télétravail était une option pour moi. Généralement, j’y allais seulement quand je n’avais pas de réunion, ou le matin, avant de rentrer chez moi l’après-midi pour ces fameuses réunions haha
Quoi qu'il en soit, ton petit rituel avec ton torréfacteur est tellement cool ! Choisir les grains avec soin et prendre un moment de réflexion avant de savourer ton café le matin, c’est un bel exemple de comment apprécier les petites choses de la vie au quotidien :)
As an avid coffee drinker, this was such a fun and relatable read! I love how you captured the little rituals and quiet magic of cafés- how they’re not just about the coffee but about the atmosphere, the people-watching, and the sense of pause in a busy world.
I saw the almond croissant you had in your YouTube video- that buttery texture with a cold brew iced latte on the side? Perfection. Yes, I’m one of those people who drinks iced coffee even in the dead of winter. It’s the only thing I’ll have ice-cold! I love grabbing an almond croissant from The Good Life Eatery with a cold brew iced latte, and the last café I visited was Allpress
I’m the same. I prefer iced coffee over hot, but some cafés don’t have ice in winter :( The Good Life Eatery sounds great, adding it to my list for next time I’m in London. And Allpress is such a solid spot! I used to go to the one on Redchurch Street, especially when Jolene was packed haha
That’s the same one I went to! And yep, Jolene was packed out the day I went too!
They always are, it's insane!
I loved this post! I'm also someone who likes to spend times in Cafes, reading, writing, people watching. In my city there are only a few cafes I can go to, and sometimes it's hit and miss. I get in and oh, the music is horrendous and loud and I have to leave. I mean ' i can't hear my own thoughts' loud. Y2K pop would be welcomed compared to the type of music people listen in this side of the world. Are you familiar with the word reggeaton? It's awful. But anyway, I sort of found my one or two places where I can just be. However, people around here (small town) go to cafés to socialize, in groups or at least 2 people. I'm always -always!- the odd one out, with headphones on and a book. Which I don't mind at all. Going to Cafés is one of the simplest pleasures I can get.
I know exactly what you mean about reggaeton - I’m not sure I could handle an hour or two of it either! As for Y2K music, my issue would be trying not to sing along… in my head, but still not very productive haha. I love being the odd one out too - it’s one of the best things about cafés. As you said, it’s one of our simplest pleasures xx
This was such a nice read! I love cafés, I could spend all day in cafés and although I’ve quit coffee a couple of years ago, I’ll treat myself to a decaf every now and then. Also, perfect timing for me to come across this post: I’m travelling to Edinburgh tomorrow for a conference next week!
Thank you! I feel the same—I could spend all day in cafés too. I’ve noticed that with the rise of coffee culture, there’s also been a resurgence in decaf! Who knows, maybe we’ll start seeing speciality decaf cafés pop up soon. That would be fun! Hope you have a wonderful time in Edinburgh :) xx
The dream!! I hope so too! Thank you!
Same here. I used to hate coffee 😂 (but I always loved the smell). Now, I can’t imagine my day without a good latte. There’s something special about it too and the coffee culture… holding the cup, walking around with it, or just chilling. And as you said it’s as much about vibes, style and ambiance as it is about taste. Plus, my coffee at home never taste the same so another perfect excuse to spend half my life in coffee shops😂
Funny enough, my love for coffee culture actually began in Shanghai. My favorite coffee spot there was so creative and created an amazing Baileys latte. And then I tasted the best coffee (without milk) in Ethiopia. Still don’t know how they do it but damn it was so good. Anyway super cool post 🤩
I totally get that! You bring home the beans, try to recreate the perfect cup, and somehow it’s just not the same! 😂 That Baileys latte sounds amazing, I’d love to try something like that. And Ethiopian beans in Ethiopia… truly next level. Thanks for reading! <3
J’aime l’idée de m’arrêter dans les cafés, mais j’en ai rarement l’occasion. Quand j’étais étudiante à Copenhague, je passais beaucoup de temps dans ces lieux, mais depuis que je suis dans la vie active, c’est beaucoup plus compliqué. Les jours où je suis en télétravail, j’ai souvent des calls, que ce soit une vraie réunion ou une collègue qui a besoin d’une information, alors je me sens pas trop à l’aise à l’idée d’être hors de chez moi (ne pas gêner les voisins tout ça tout ça…).
Et le week-end ?
Eh bien j’ai rarement l’occasion / l’envie de me poser avant le dimanche aprem et, soyons honnête, beaucoup de cafés sont fermés ce jour-là (et c’est très bien comme ça…).
Du coup mon petit plaisir, c’est d’aller acheter mon café en grain chez mon torréfacteur et de discuter avec lui de quel blend est le plus adapté à mon envie du moment. Comme c’est pour mon café du matin et que j’aime le café long… je tourne souvent autour des mêmes !
Je comprends tout à fait. Pour moi, aller dans un café, c’est surtout une opportunité de changer de décor et de me vider l’esprit, de me concentrer sur ma créativité, car à la maison ce n’est pas toujours facile. Je suis d’accord, ce n’est pas évident quand on a des appels. Je vivais ça aussi quand le télétravail était une option pour moi. Généralement, j’y allais seulement quand je n’avais pas de réunion, ou le matin, avant de rentrer chez moi l’après-midi pour ces fameuses réunions haha
Quoi qu'il en soit, ton petit rituel avec ton torréfacteur est tellement cool ! Choisir les grains avec soin et prendre un moment de réflexion avant de savourer ton café le matin, c’est un bel exemple de comment apprécier les petites choses de la vie au quotidien :)