Our Koffee Trail: Java Drip Coffee

Date of Visit: June 29, 2024

Location: Java Drip Coffee, Gallup, NM

Last night we noticed a coffeeshop named Thanx a Latte when exploring Holbrook, Arizona, where we stayed the night. We considered going there before hitting the road this morning, but it was not open on the weekend. In searching where we could go instead, I found Java Drip Coffee in Gallup.

When I showed Dad the picture of the place, he called it the coffee shack. It is a good description, but it is also a good design for a small drive through place, especially since it was set up to have a window on each side so could take the order on one side while finishing up the other side's order.

The menu has a lot of variety. When we were stopping, Mik said he did not want anything, but then he saw the menu and decided he needed to try something, too.

I had a Toasted Marshmallow Latte.

Mom had an Iced Black & White Mocha.

Mik had an Iced Turtle Pie.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Espresso Art Cafe

 

Date of Visit: June 22, 2024

Location: Espresso Art Cafe, Tucson, AZ

Dad and I ended up Espresso Art Cafe when our search for U of A basketball shorts for Mik was unsuccessful at the U of A bookstore and the sports store on University was not quite open when we got there. To kill time until the store opened, we stopped in the nearby Espresso Art Cafe.

I had an Iced Latte. Dad had a Horchata.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Le Buzz

Date of Visit: June 22, 2024

Location: Le Buzz, Tucson, AZ

After a short morning hike in Sabino Canyon, Dad and I went to Le Buzz, which he used to go to when biking Mount Lemmon.

I got an Iced Agave Latte. Dad had a Vanilla Cardamon Oatmilk Latte.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Cafe Maggie

Date of Visit: June 21, 2024

Location: Cafe Maggie, Tucson, AZ

Cafe Maggie is what used to be Epic Cafe when we lived in Tucson. It was one of Mik's favorite places to go in our neighborhood. Thus, when visiting Tucson for his 30th birthday, it was a must to stop in.

Mom, Mik, and I got Peanut Butter Mochas, which back in 2020 and Dad and I were in town and found Epic closed were afraid would no longer be available. We later learned they just went under a change in ownership and name, but kept the menu...or at least our favorite stayed!

Dad got a Dirty Horchata.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Aspen Coffee

Date of Visit: June 19, 2024

Location: Aspen Coffee, Edmond, OK

We had skipped getting any coffee earlier this day because after having to start our day with an unplanned oil change we did not want to waste any more time getting on the road and hitting Pops. After we were back on the road from Pops, we decided to find whatever was the closest coffee shop without going off the route to Tucson. We actually thought we'd probably end up at Starbucks, but Apsen Coffee ended up being the closest and no more of a detour than a usual food or gas stop off an exit. 

I had a Vanilla Cinnamon Iced Latte.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Hidden Springs Java

 

Date of Visit: June 16, 2024

Location: Hidden Springs Java, Medora, ND

Hidden Springs Java is "hidden" inside the Mercantile building in Medora. We stopped in to get some coffee to drink while we walked around Medora while waiting for the Theodore Roosevelt Visitor Center to be open to get our park stamp before a quick round of mini golf at Little Bully Pulpit Mini Golf.

I had a Cafe Miel.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Our Koffee Trail: Serendipity Coffee Drive-thru

Date of Visit: June 15, 2024

Location: Serendipity Coffee Drive-thru, Dickinson, ND

While visiting Medora, ND, we stayed in Dickinson, ND as it was much cheaper than the lodging in Medora. On the way to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Medora the first day, we stopped at Serendipity Coffee Drive-thru.

I enjoyed a Lavender Honey Latte.

We thought it was interesting that they used stickers instead of plastic stick stoppers.

See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.

Mini Golf Adventures: Little Bully Pulpit Mini Golf

Date of Visit: June 16, 2024

Location: Little Bully Pulpit Mini Golf, Medora, ND

We did not have much time to spend really exploring Medora (and Theodore Roosevelt National Park), but when I found out there was mini golf making sure we played the course was a top priority to fit in.

The theming of Little Bully Pulpit is Medora and North Dakota symbols for the front 9 and the Badlands for the back 9. The variety of holes was fun, especially as each hole had an information sign about what the hole was representing.

As there was a larger group just starting when we were paying for our round, they suggested we cross the street and start with the back 9. When done with the Back 9, we ended up being an even larger group for the front 9 and skipped hole 2 to get ahead of them and then went back to do Hole 2 before doing Hole 9 last. Certainly not how I prefer to play, but we were trying to save time as we still had the Enchanted Highway to do that day and the layout of this course made it not difficult to do out of order.

Hole 1: Medora Musical

Hole 2: Mining

Hole 3: The Tipi

Hole 4: Wind Energy

Hole 5: Dakota Petroleum

Hole 6: Freight Wagon

Hole 7: Maltese Cross Cabin

Hole 8: Meat Packing Plant

Hole 10: Rolling Plains

Hole 11: Petrified Forest

Hole 12: American Bison

Hole 13: Bully Pulpit Golf Course

Hole 14: Wind Canyon

Hole 15: Horseshoes

Hole 16: Cowboy Hat & Boots

Hole 17: Rough Riders

Hole 18: Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Ranger Dan

Final Scores

• Kjersti - 54
• Dad - 52

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