今朝、Ashlandの NOBLEというコーヒー屋さんでクリエイティブビジネスのコネとの打ち合わせをしてきました。…read more 実はこの日、あんまり好評を飲む。気分なかったけども、 「コーヒーショップでの打ち合わせなのに、何も頼まないのはさすがにどうかな...」と思い、抹茶ラテを一杯注文。 とはいえ、打ち合わせ中に私が飲んでいたのは、実はマテ茶。 カフェインの量もちょうどよくて、ビジネスミーティングには最適なんで。 正直、 「何か言われるかな...？」 と一瞬よぎりましたが、まったく何も言われず。 これ、たぶんLAのコーヒーショップだったら一言あったかもな...と思いました。ここののんびりした感じがいいなぁ。 帰り際に、せっかく頼んだ抹茶ラテを別のカップに移したくて 「カップもらえますか？」とお願いしたら、 これも嫌な顔ひとつせず、すぐに用意して渡してくれました。 抹茶ラテ自体も甘すぎず、バランスが良い味。 ガラス越しに見えるローストルームや、焼きたてのペイストリーも印象的で、 何よりスタッフさんがみんなニコニコしていて、名前まで覚えて呼んでくれる。 こういう小さな積み重ねって、結局「また来たいかどうか」を決めますよね。 ここは本当に、 ・落ち着いた打ち合わせ ・一人で考え事をしたい朝 ・雨の日に少し気持ちを整えたいとき にちょうどいい場所。 もちろん、真夏もこのお店は素敵だろうと思うけど、その時にまた試しに行きます。 とにかく、Ashlandに来たら、安心しておすすめできる一軒です。

Passing through Ashland on a road trip up north, my husband and I stopped at Noble Coffee for our…read moremorning caffeine fix and a little bite to eat. The shop itself is very clean and modern, with plenty of spacious seating, both indoors and outdoors. My husband ordered a Gibraltar, which was explained to us as a mini espresso and milk drink. He thoroughly enjoyed it and we were both impressed by the latte art. I ordered an iced oat milk latte with their house-made caramel. My latte was creamy and delicious while being the perfect level of sweetness. For a bite to eat, we shared a ham and Swiss croissant and a cheddar cheese scone. Both were buttery and delicious and paired well with our coffees. If you find yourself in the Ashland area, do yourself a favor and check out Noble coffee roasting.

Trivia: What four places (according to their website) do they source their coffee from?…read more I was first struck by the incredibly friendly staff. The second beauty of the visit was how easy it was to order an iced doppio (a drink I often have to explain) A good deal of natural light and the hanging plants added a comfy ambiance. I very much enjoyed my coffee and the perfect coffeehouse environment for reading.

A must visit place in Ashland I think. The coffee is simply great. I have tried few different types…read moreof coffee here. It's been a memorable stop for me whenever I have driven past this town. The service is also great here and quite prompt. Check it out yourself.

I loved this place when it was The Beanery many moons ago. It has lost that close community feel it…read morehad but the coffee is so good. The outdoor seating is lovely with the blooming hibiscus.

Quick morning stop before heading out on the road. Bought a small drip coffee as bc a morning bun…read more Both were good.

Wifey surprised me with a box of elegant chocolates for Valentine's Day from Zi Spice Cafe…read more(pronounced Zee) in Ashland. They are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and looked like little polished celestial planets packed in a precious box of 9! This "hidden gem" (pardon the cliché) opened last year by Razia Hayden (owner & chef) and often has live music being played on the enclosed patio. She serves unique savory dishes, inventive desserts and beverages based on her knowledge of global seasonings, rooted in Mediterranean flavors. Most everything is gluten-free, locally sourced and made with spices originating from India, Indonesia, North Africa and the Middle East. I feel a certain kinship with Razia, since her dishes combine spices and flavors that aren't pulled from a cookbook or 3rd party recipe, but purely from her own creative chops, travels and heart. Before diving into her handcrafted chocolate bonbons filled with various creams and ganache (fair trade cacao BTW), I first enjoyed their French toast to prime my sweet-tooth. It comes with three slices of their house-made bread, soaked in an orange blossom custard, finished with a dollop of saffron whipped cream. Other menu items include: Lamb Pilaf with Saffron Rice, Turkish Eggs, Harissa Chicken Crunch, and a unique cardamom-spiced coffee to mention a few. I'll be back to try more! Truth...

Holy profit margins, Batman! It seems the basis of this restaurant was to take simple elements and…read moreup-charge based on the infusion of spices, often in an unbalanced and excessive way. We ordered the kebab sandwich and French toast. In total, this ended up being 5 slices of identical fried bread, accented differently. The French toast was not traditionally battered before preparation, so a bit of false advertising if you are expecting a fluffy exterior. It came with several clashing flavors of orange, mango, cardamom, and saffron. Not much subtlety and a little bit of flavor confusion. The kebab sandwich didn't match the menu, which described sliced beef, goat cheese, tamarind, and yogurt. It was rather a heavily cardamom spiced hamburger patty with salad, picked onions, and a light sauce. With missing internal components and no sides, not worth $20. The drinks were also a bit confused, with the aftertaste becoming cloying from too many competing spices and floral elements. While spice is the flavor of life, I'm not sure a spice-forward restaurant is my cup of tea. Perhaps spices should be used more as an accent than a staple.

I love this place and wish it was near where I live. Stopped in and got a latte. Loved that they…read moreserved it in a beer mug of sorts - so much easier than a big coffee mug! All places should do this. Staff were really friendly. I sat on the lovely porched and enjoyed a beautiful, relaxing day. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Ashland.

This spot was a block or so from our AirBnB so we gave it a try. Americano coffee was good as was…read morethe vanilla latte. We both had a breakfast burrito. They were out of the version with bacon so we had the plain one. Really good actually with scrambled egg, potato, onions, peppers and two kinds of cheese. Served with a side of salsa. Service was quick and the place pretty full. Quick service and good food. Not a bad way to start the day!

Not the most hipster or the most popular among tourists, but low key the best coffee spot in…read moreAshland. Really simple decor but folks are welcome to stay and enjoy some time here (a third place!). Staff is equally chill but friendly. Great doughnuts too! A decent variety of coffee styles to meet the needs of any Java head.

Come for the coffee and stay for the donuts…read more I like this out of the way location that is still in the heart of downtown and their sea salt glazed donut is fantastic.

My first time coming into this coffee shop and I'm a barista myself- this place is hands down one…read moreof the cutest places and the staff is exceptional. Especially the girl that took our order, Kira, greeted us with a smile and was so sweet in answering all my matcha questions. I came for the coffee but the food- THE FOOD is so good. Best macaroons I've ever had- and I've had a lot! Espresso martinis were too good to be true and they don't come in those tiny glasses- it comes in a bigger glass- much more enjoyable to drink out of!

The lemon meringue tart was beautiful and made with love…read more Absolutely divine! the meringue was so creamy and toasted to perfection. I was eyeing the cupcake with the meringue as well amongst all the other lovely desserts. Service was pleasant. We will be back on our next visit to Ashland.

This is the GOAT breakfast spot of Ashland. They serve all the usual classics with finesse and…read morelove. The bacon comes crisp, the pancakes fluffy, the omelettes delicate, and the hash browns seared beautifully. Beyond that, they push their menu to incorporate delicious, more elevated ingredients. The smoked bacon omelette is a banger. If you like the carmelized flavor of French onion soup, you'll love this! So rich and deep with umami flavor, melding with diced bacon and fontina cheese. The Belgian waffle is also intense with bits of walnut and bacon baked in, which collides beautifully with hot maple syrup. So delicious! Lastly, I like to champion breakfast spots that have the courage to deliver expertly done hash browns. Breadboard doesn't even try, with the usual "home fries" cop-out (that nobody loves but will tolerate). Brothers serves hash browns, but they're usually soggy and falling apart. Not the case here. You get a nice, flat, crisp, rigid slab of hashbrowns, ready to accompany your main. Overall this is my number one spot for an Ashland breakfast. Definitely worth the small drive from downtown.

The service is wonderful, the food is amazing, the drinks are very nice, the portions are kind…read morenuts. Cute little spot with a great ambiance. We got the special mushroom crepe, two orders of the salted caramel breve (hot and cold), and the eggs florentine with the fried polenta side. Highly recommend.

This cozy cafe is upstairs from the Bloomsbury Bookstore. There are couches, tables of different…read moresizes, and a pollinators' garden out back for when the weather is decent. The ambiance alone is great for spending time with your bookstore purchases. The service was friendly and quick. It was just the one guy when we were there, making coffees and running into the kitchen to make food. But it didn't take long to get our order. The kids had a steamer and a hot cocoa. They were a little warm for immediate drinking so maybe specify if you want your beverage less than normal hot for kids. The cocoa also had a bit of a cinnamon flavor to it. I thought it was delicious, but if you have a purist cocoa drinker in your party, again, ask! The adults drank drip coffee. It was tasty too! If you are staying in, you will get a ceramic mug, so if you want a paper cup let your barista know. The big win for me was the menu of gluten free pastries! They had regular glutinous things like burritos and quiche that looked tasty but the gluten free!!!! They partner with a bakery in town (sisters sans gluten) to have a variety of offerings. I had a poppyseed muffin, but they had other breads and muffins that all looked good. The offerings change, but I was so excited to see gf options at all. Highly recommend this spot! Also!!! They open at 9 with the bookstore, which is a full hour before the other shops on Main Street. Start your day here. You won't be sorry.

As a long time "regular": This is my best place for reading, work meetings, getting writing done…read more The access from the alley is accessible to folks in wheelchairs. The patio/courtyard is quiet, away from traffic noise. Goodbean Coffee is excellent (more to my taste than Noble!) Most baked goods are gluten free. Dogs welcome in the courtyard. Downsides: hours may be erratic due to staffing shortages, so calling ahead may be advisable. The courtyard landscaping could use some clean up and sprucing up.