Conn features a number of options for caffeinated stimulants on campus to help you through your day, and long into the nights. <\/p>\n
Presently, there are three concessions specifically geared towards percolation. Starting in South campus and working our way up North, there is the freshly opened Coffee Shop at Cummings<\/em>, now the responsibility of SGA\u2019s Academic and Social Spaces Commission. Located in the immediate entryway of Cummings, it\u2019s has a great atmosphere with tiled glass portraits harkening back to medieval periods, and its prime location offers great people-watching.<\/p>\n But as one student said while plopping himself down for a beverage with friends, \u201cWe need more couches in this joint!\u201d <\/p>\n Seating is limited to three or so small wooden circular tables with art nouveau swirly backed chairs, and a leather love seat up against a wall. <\/p>\n So, expect a wait if you plan on settling down with your brew.<\/p>\n The pricing of beverages sold at Coffee Shop at Cummings<\/em> is quite reasonable, with a cup of coffee priced at just $1; mochas, chais and latt\u00e9s for $3; and an assortment of unique teas like Chinese Ginger Lemon, and Pomegranate Raspberry Green for just $1.25. It\u2019s open from 10 AM \u2013 4 PM, and then reopens for a night shift of 7 PM \u2013 10 PM. Perfect for late night work for those living down south. <\/p>\n Moving north, there is the Blue Camel Caf\u00e9, known for great Americanos and super friendly service from leading barista Lorelei Farntz. Located in the heart of the basement of Shain Library, it\u2019s an ideal stop pre-late night studying. <\/p>\n Unfortunately, it costs a bit more than any other caf\u00e9 on campus, with an iced mocha running $4.75. But a selection of moderately priced baked goods and readily available toasters, not to mention the excellent location, seem to warrant the higher prices. <\/p>\n The Blue Camel Caf\u00e9<\/em> is also on Twitter (@BlueCamelCafe) as baristas tweet the caf\u00e9\u2019s daily specials, and even offer up the occasional freebies to anyone who might happen to mention their favorite thing about snow\u2026 or any other number of other secret discounts the caf\u00e9\u2019s tweets request.<\/p>\n Its hours are Monday-Wednesday: 8:30 AM \u2013 Midnight, Thursday: 8:30 AM \u2013 6 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM \u2013 3 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM \u2013 Midnight. It is closed on Saturdays.<\/p>\n Continuing up North is Coffee Grounds<\/em>, nestled within Katharine Blunt (KB), directly to the right after entering. Renowned for hosting some great band performances and even the occasional highly popular Sex Talks, it also happens to be an excellent place to chill and work. Like Coffee Shop at Cummings<\/em>, it is entirely student run and operated. The atmosphere is quite enjoyable, with numerous couches and high bar chairs around tables. Furthermore, often an iPod will be playing a playlist in the style of \u201cNew Soul\u201d by Yael Na\u00efm overhead.<\/p>\n Be sure to check out their Oregon Chai drink, available both hot and iced, which at only $2 is a delicious way to brighten up your day. The baked goods at Coffee Grounds<\/em> also seem to be a particular boon to the caf\u00e9. <\/p>\n As Anne Kearney \u201912 one of Coffee Grounds\u2019s lead bakers explained the direct relationship she has found between the daily baked goods and number of frequenters to the caf\u00e9. \u201cIf something is good, people tell other people about it. I know that when I made some CoCoCo (chocolate-coconut-coffee) brownies, people just went mad over them and a lot were eaten; but the other day, when I made the pineapple cupcakes, very few people came to \/Coffee Grounds\/ with the thought of buying a baked good.\u201d<\/p>\n Coffee Grounds’ hours are Monday \u2013 Wednesday: 8:30 AM – Midnight, Thursday: 8:30 AM \u2013 9:00 p.m., Friday: Noon \u2013 Midnight, Saturday: Noon \u2013 6:00 PM, and Sunday: Noon \u2013 Midnight. But if even that\u2019s not enough time and you aren\u2019t quite finished with your work, the adjoining KB Common room bodes for an excellent extended workspace. <\/p>\n As for the more \u201cstandard fare\u201d coffee, Crozier-Williams\u2019s Oasis<\/em> offers several brews, depending on the day, ranging from the \u201cEye Opener\u201d blend to the \u201cFair Trade Central Highlands,\u201d which seems to be a more popular blend. Tropical Coconut, Hazelnut and Chocolate blends have been offered on occasion. As the college\u2019s \u201csnack shop,\u201d there are a myriad of snacks to choose from to complement your coffee.<\/p>\n Even Harris should not be overlooked, and perhaps should be highly recommended to any coffee drinkers \u201cin-training,\u201d looking to wean themselves over to coffee. Harris\u2019s \u201cGeneral Foods Curtis Concept Series\u201d Coffee Maker offers Hazelnut and French Vanilla muted flavors of coffee, as well as a hot chocolate option. Infiltrated with so much sugar and chemicals, it\u2019s pretty difficult to call it coffee, but nonetheless \u2013 it\u2019s tasty and can provide you with a small burst of energy to a slow afternoon. There is also a standard fare of coffee and hot water tap for tea.<\/p>\n There\u2019s certainly no substitute for real sleep, but in the meantime, Conn certainly provides a few coffee shop option<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Conn features a number of options for caffeinated stimulants on campus to help you through your day, and long into the nights. Presently, there are three concessions specifically geared towards percolation. 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