I’m searching for light-roasted coffee with fruity flavor notes. At home I have the most success brewing as a pour over and tend to ask for that method at coffee shops. My focus is narrow, and my reviews are reflective of that. I use my own ratings system.

  • Misha’s Coffee

    Misha’s Coffee

    Great views of the Potomac from a rooftop patio in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and serves a delicious nitro cold brew.


  • Grace Street Coffee

    Grace Street Coffee

    This shop in Georgetown offers delicious pour overs in a variety of single origin roasts. Their Wush Wush has everything I’m looking for. Rating: [9/9]


  • Hilton Head Island Coffee Roasters

    Hilton Head Island Coffee Roasters

    This shop roasted a single-origin from Costa Rica that tasted great, and the bike and island theme fit well.


  • Nitro Cold Brew at Stumptown

    Nitro Cold Brew at Stumptown

    My first nitro cold brew was at Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Portland, Oregon. I was instantly hooked on this creamy, smooth version of cold-brewed coffee.


  • Clover Coffee Brewer

    Clover Coffee Brewer

    In 2008 when I tried it, the Clover coffee brewer produced the finest examples of brewed coffee I had ever tasted.