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    Cups an Espresso Cafe

    4.1 (82 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Espresso Mocha Frappe with chocolate
    Kandis B.

    Really enjoyed my stop in here today... my espresso with hazelnut almond milk and espresso frappe was wonderful. So, was my barista... as he sweetly let me make small talk and kindly answered my out-of-towner questions. I wish I had gotten his name, as he was great and was really good at his craft... I say craft bc he was really into this art.. and it was clearly a work of art when I tasted his awesome creation! I asked if he'd always done this and he said no, he used to be in retail and that he really enjoyed being a barista! I hope you continue to perfect your craft... they made my tastebuds dance! Thank you Cups.. I'll be back on my next trip in town. It's very chill little local coffee shop... you can hear others laughing, making small talk.. very good and positive atmosphere !

    Enjoy some an afternoon freshly brewed coffee!
    Regan R.

    Cool atmosphere, delicious drinks, and multiple locations across MS! My favorite drink is the Blondie Latte

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    Richard J.

    I loved visiting neighborhood coffee shops when I'm traveling. Cups is definitely worth the stop. Thanks Cups for the great latte and customer service.

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    Darrell B.

    Great coffee shop. Had the Cortado and a Capitol Street latte. Big area to study and sit with friends, great outdoor seating. Coffee could stand to be a bit stronger, and for Goodness sake...the heavy metal playlist that suddenly came on and is blowing the place out...not sure it's the employees choice but man. That's gotta go.

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    Dominik D.

    They greeted pumpkin spice season pretty well. I don't have any complaints about their pumpkin spice latte in my brief sojourn here. Bonus points for being basically across the street from UMMC.

    Blueberry muffin
    Irena T.

    My first foray into the Fondren scene! Was nearby for a work errand, so I decided to try a new coffee shop while in the area. The place itself is extremely sharp and exactly what I imagine when I think of a modern, hip, local-scene type shop. I got a blueberry muffin and got really adventurous with the seasonal pumpkin spice latte (minimally sweetened). The muffin was not at all what I was expecting, and the pumpkin spice latte was a little meh. Muffin: didn't really get blueberry at all from it. Maybe the slightest hint, but it was more nuts and cinnamon than anything. Maybe I was given the wrong one? Not sure. The pumpkin spice latte wasn't horrible, but I wasn't overly impressed by it. I feel like their coffee is good, but the PSL was just a little bland and almost watery. I would definitely come back though to try something else - most likely a regular latte or something black.

    Terrance B.

    Great coffee outstanding service I'm new to Jackson I will definitely return they can consider me a regular

    Menu for espresso drinks!
    Meg M.

    This is one of those eclectic coffee shops with an adorable and trendy atmosphere.... I wish I could drink that instead of the coffee. As seems to be the main gripe with Cups (reading the other reviews and talking to friends) the espresso is definitely on the burnt side. Getting the iced coffee was delightful though! And finding soy milk in Mississippi was nothing less than a miracle. They also carried some interesting tea blends that were great to warm up my fingers in the chilly weather! Customer service was good but not great. The second day when I bought a gift with my coffee, they rang in the wrong one and had to void and re-ring me up. It was a ten-minute process involving three people. I felt so bad that I almost just overpaid. BUT since their coffee is not on the cheap side and I am not on the wealthy side, I waited it out, despite the frustrated looks of the salespeople and customers behind me. Well, THAT was embarrassing! Honestly though, I LOVED this spot for gifts. The mugs were super cute. I bought one that said, "Coffee, the nectar of gods" for my friend and another travel mug for Justin U. with some great art on the outside. One of my travel buddies bought an artsy shirt, really soft and organic cotton. One gripe though.... Cups, please ditch the Styrofoam cups! Not cool for the environment... if you hadn't heard. Plus you might upset your hipsters! The prices aren't cheap but Cups brings a unique vibe and cool work environment to Jackson!

    Colorful, artsy atmosphere - but a burnt espresso was disappointing for a place with "espresso" in its name
    Blake B.

    Great place to study, but if you're a coffee fanatic you'll find their espresso to be a bit on the burnt side. Their syrupy drinks sound innovative, but I'm not a big fan of sweet drinks so I just ordered an espresso and it was incredibly disappointing, especially for a place with the word "espresso" in its name. Cups' atmosphere is great - very colorful with whimsical paper cuttings hanging from the ceiling. I knew that I was at a solid place when I noticed the Barista's T-shirt read "BUY LOCAL ART" Coffee snobbery aside, this would be my standard work spot if I lived in Jackson. Too bad they can't pull a decent espresso... hopefully it was just the barista who served me.

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    For 16 years, one of the best local coffeehouses around. Check them on Twitter to @CupsCoffeeShop

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    17 years ago

    Great place to study, drip coffee (although cheap) tastes like watered down mud. Decent espresso drinks.

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    Decent place to study, with free wi-fi. Turtle mocha isn't bad.

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    Great coffee and vibe. Wish there was a drive thru for easier access!

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    Great coffee shop in Jackson, I like my coffee sweet and that's what cups provides. I recommend a mocha with amoretto syrup.

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    Excellent coffee!!! Superb customer service!!! The location is easy to find too if you are traveling west from the 20.

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    Always love going to cups with my wife. I think they do a good job with the coffee and the staff there are friendly

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    Best coffee shop I've ever visited! Ever! Fabulous drinks, ambiance, and staff. Sorta funky. Love it!

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