As I wake up hints of the intoxicating aroma of French Vanilla coffee fill my nostrils. It’s just what I need to get me out of bed. Do you need that caffeine fix to get you through the day? According to the study by The St. Petersburg Times, "two-thirds of Americans identifies themselves as coffee drinkers, and nearly half drinks at least one cup a day." If you're included in that two-thirds the coffee selection on or around campus may be what you are looking for. Here at Rowan, there are a couple different coffee hot spots to indulge your caffeine cravings, on campus and off. The part I look forward to most would have to be the variety of places and the unique drinks I can get to indulge any craving I may have.
Many of the on campus coffee spots have the same brand of coffee, Seattle's Best Coffee which really isn‘t a bad brand of coffee. Sodexo's menus provide all of the information about prices and items available. Cafe a la Cart (located in Robinson on the ground floor), Pronto Fresco (located on the first floor of the Education Building), the Market Basket (located on the bottom floor of the Student Center), and inside the Market Place (located at the top of the stairs connected to the Pit) are the areas provided by Rowan's food providers, Sodexo. Each coffee spot has whole milk, half and half, skim milk, and a variety of sweeteners. The coffee is available in two different sizes, 14oz ($1.75), 16oz ($1.95), or a refill ($1.40). You can pick up a fresh pastry or sandwich to go with your coffee, available at each of these locations.
A more exciting place to grab your daily cup of brew is located right in the middle of the Student Center, Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery. It offers its signature blends of coffee and espresso. In addition to its signature drinks, Jazzman's offers Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee. Jazzman's also offer hot chocolate, water, and various cold drinks. The pastries and sweets are delicious and come in a large variety they include, over-sized cookies, muffins, brownies, and much more.
One of the most popular on campus coffee spots is the Barnes & Noble Cafe that offers Starbucks products. They offer all Starbucks products. Their prices may be a bit high. However, they have promotions throughout the year that offer different drinks at reduced prices. You can find info about these promotions through your Rowan e-mail account. The lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, frappuccinos, mochas, and more are wonderful. You can enjoy them at the tranquil cafe tables located to the left when you first enter the bookstore. It does take a little longer to walk to the bookstore but, the coffee is definitely worth it.
It may be hard to get to different coffee places not on campus if you don't have the means of transportation. However, if you happen to have a friend with a car there are some places that are worth trying out. Crescent Moon is located at 141 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. They offer many different drinks at this exciting location. There are many signature drinks such as, Truffle hot chocolate, Italian soda, Truffle lattes, and Chai. Their frozen dreams (a 16 oz frozen drink) include Extreme Toffee Coffee, White Decadence, White Chocolate Symphony, and Vanilla Frost, all topped with whipped cream. Of course, there is regular coffees, teas, and smoothies as well. The specialty sandwiches and sweet treats are offered at an even greater variety. Roast Chicken Panini, Tuscan Mozzarella, Cosmic Grilled Cheese, and Asian Chicken Wraps are only a few of the many specialty sandwiches available. Bagels, muffins, scones, brownie bites, and pound cake are all available. You can also enjoy their sweets at the wonderful assorted homemade dessert bar.
Being as this is America, there are always fast food and convenience stores at your beck and call most of which serve coffee. Dunkin Donuts is located four minutes away at 658 Delsea Drive North. Generally their menu includes coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and bagels; the fixings for an on the go pick-me-up. Of course, this is not the only place to stop. McDonald's is located at 656 Delsea Drive North. It is always there for you on the run and offer coffee, iced mochas, and iced frappes at their McCafe. I can not forget to mention the place I visit the most, Wawa. Although it may not have a drive thru and be as convenient the coffee is always fresh and hot. So no matter the situation you can always stop and grab a cup-of-Joe in no time.
At Casa De Coffee (located at 28 E Holly Ave) there are four types of coffee available: light roasted, dark roasted, flavored, and decaffeinated. Their iced coffees never get watered down. The ice cubes are actually frozen coffee. The frozen hot chocolate is equally as decadent. It is made with hot chocolate mix, chopped ice, and milk. Its coffee is from the Crescent Moon Brewing Company (the same company that supplies to the Crescent Moon Cafe). All cups are biodegradable and their products, vegan friendly.
College Students, in general, deal with pulling all-nighters, staying up late to talk and partying. To these students coffee could be a way to get them up and going. In a study by The St. Petersburg Times they found that “thirty-seven percent of coffee drinkers ages 18-24 drink the caffeine booster [coffee] to help them accomplish tasks, presumably after a late night on the town.” It is apparent that coffee is important to some students. The Coffee shops on and off our campus are always available when you need them most. So don’t hesitate to stop in and grab a drink!
Works Cited
Sodexo. "Locations & Menus." Rowan University Dining Services. Web. 09 Feb. 2011. .
Survey Says. "We'd Give Up A Lot To Keep Our Cups Of Coffee." St. Petersburg Times (FL) 04 Feb. 2007, Money sec.: 1D. Print.
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