What do you look for in a coffee shop?

I agree with the second answer. I do not like Starbucks. They're too uniform; cookie cutter.... They seem to try and be unique, but are far from it.

I would like cheap prices, free or cheap refills on regular coffee comfortable chairs, including table chairs. (I've been pregnant twice and dealt with uncomfortable chairs and before,during and after my second pregnancy, I've had a bony butt. Not comfortable.) Real food and not the stuff Starbucks tries to pass off as real food. Whole wheat, all natural vegan foods, including muffins, cookies, etc. (And try to not price them higher just because they are "specialty". That's not fair for those who eat foods like that because of allergies, religious reasons, or other choices.)

As for coffee, again, I think many of Starbucks's drinks, like Frappuccinos are just marketing gimmicks. My sister-in-law buys them daily and says she drinks coffee. I don't know how something that is diluted with milk and ice and whipped cream is coffee. (She often has this with one of the over sized muffins. Gee, I bet that doesn't help her weight as she is far from thin.) Also, do local as much as you can. I know is become a bit of a marketing gimmick, but it's still good to do. Organic, Fair Trade coffee is also a good idea.

Anyway, my three-year-old is wanting to read a book and it's fair, since I've been on here long enough.

1. A Cooled Temperature Place, Since You Live In Dallas.

2. Free Access To The Wireless Internet (WI-FI)

3. A Fireplace

4. Brewed Coffee

5. Sweets

**Here Are Some Treats That You Might Want To Make In Your Coffee Shop:**

1. Espressos

2. Lattes

3. Egg Nog

4. Mochas

5. Chocolate Chip Cookies

6. Brownies

7. Blueberry Muffins

8.Croissants

9.Fruit Tarts

10.Banana Bread

Additional Ideas:

1. Comfortable Chairs

2. Free Refills

3. A T.V.

4. Newspapers

5. A Fresh Smell When Someone Walks In.

6. Sturdy Tables

7. High Chairs For Young Children

~Also, Maybe Organic Coffee Could Be A Suggestion!~

Hardwood floors, preferably in an older building. A cool little stage up front, in the window. Good eats (scones, muffins, biscotti, brownies & such). Fresh-ground coffee, from a local roaster, of course. In short, everything that Starbucks is *not*.

When I visit a coffee shop I look for a non-pretentious ( non Starbucks crowd ). People studying, reading, or engaged in intelligent conversation. And it must be quiet.

Coffee. Nice place to sit. Wifi. A warm

Feeling

i love cozy coffee shops but hate coffee so i look for drinks like smoothies and fancy soda or something