The Atmosphere of Coffee

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Becky Broeckel in Culture

If the chill and the rain are starting to bum you out, then it may be time for you to develop a new perspective. Gaining that new perspective is somewhat more easily done while holding a steaming cup of coffee and nestled in a cushioned window-seat at the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company. It is a perfect place to spend some time reading a good novel or getting some studying done. If you are looking to mingle with friends, are cheered up by puppies, or actually enjoy drinking coffee, this is a good place to kill some time.

There is an atmosphere of casual intellectualism that has found its place somewhere amidst the gentle whir of thinking laptops, and the scent of brewing coffee. Given the chess board, community-book-exchange shelf, and the shop’s close proximity to bookstores and libraries, it is a playground for nerds. So, naturally, one can expect to run into plenty of PUC-ites. They may be seen sitting in loose circles earnestly dissecting the socio-political commentary of South Park, or behind their laptops madly typing up their homework assignments. You may even find a fellow PUC student behind the counter serving delicious coffee or tea.

Frequently, some sort of large dog can be spotted lounging near the front entrance as its owners chat nearby. It is always friendly and always a different breed than the last time. A German Shepherd, an Airedale, and a Great Dane have been some of the many dogs to take up the post. A bewildering array of creatures pretending to be dogs such as Poodles and Pomeranians are also at large in the general area surrounding the locale.

For those of you who go to coffee shops for the sustenance and not the dog watching opportunities, I recommend the snuggler. If for some reason you do not enjoy a little coffee in your peppermint and whipped cream, the black coffee is good—or so others have told me. It is best to plan your coffee sampling adventures for the morning or afternoon since The Napa Valley Roasting Company closes at 6:00 PM. Pick your drink, find your table, and become part of a longstanding PUC tradition.