Date of Visit: May 2, 2026
Location: Kingdom Coffee, Springfield, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
We did not plan to stop at another coffeeshop right after having visited The Coffee Ethic, but our next stop finding the Springfield 66 Statues led us to parking at Kingdom Coffee to walk the short trail over to the Night Riders of the Mother Road statue.
Dad and I both had a Lavender Sage Latte.
Date of Visit: May 2, 2026
Location: The Coffee Ethic, Springfield, MO
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We started our day at The Coffee Ethic.
I enjoyed the seasonal Cherry Brulee Latte (cherry vanilla, caramelized sugar).
Dad had the Peanut Miso Cortado. He is glad he tried it, but not something he would order again.
We also shared a potato crusted quiche.
Date of Visit: May 1, 2026
Location: Joplin Greenhouse Outpost Coffee, Diamond, MO
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We almost missed checking out the Joplin Greenhouse Outpost Coffee. We noticed it on our way to George Washington Carver National Monument and then almost did not stop on the way back to Springfield as Dad was more focused on looking for a place to stop for lunch than just getting coffee. As we passed it, I told him it might also have food, so he turned around. We also almost missed trying it out because it was only about half an hour before they closed for the day. Glad we didn't miss it as we really enjoyed it and got a bag of decaf coffee for home.
Dad had a Spring Flat White (blueberry, lavender). I had a Blueberry Cobbler Latte (blueberry, white mocha, brown sugar).
Dad also enjoyed the Brunch Wrap.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: May 1, 2026
Location: Echelon Coffee, Republic, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
As we drove from Springfield to George Washington Carver National Monument, we stopped at Echelon Coffee in Republic, MO (they also have a location in Springfield).
Dad got a pour over of the Columbia Huila.
I had a the Rosemary Latte from their spring seasonal menu.
Date of Visit: April 30, 2026
Location: Trailer Perk Coffee, Springfield, MO
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We started our day of Route 66 in Springfield with coffee at Trailer Perk Coffee. They even had a Route 66 Centennial Limited Edition Road Trip Drinks menu.
I got the Cruise Control Latte (Almond Roca) from the Route 66 Centennial menu.
Dad had one of their signature drinks, Flamingo, which is a white coffee white chocolate, raspberry mocha.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: April 29, 2026
Location: Rise & Grind Coffee Station, Miller, MO
Rating: 👎 (Never Again)
Date of Visit: April 29, 2026
Location: Brick & Mortar Coffee, Springfield, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
We started our day walking over to Brick & Mortar Coffee.
Dad enjoyed the Purple Haze (Ube Latte).
I enjoyed the Spring 4ward (Lavender, Caramel, Coconut, Cardamon Latte).
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Date: April 28, 2026
Location: Nashville Coffees (Nasvhille, TN)
Rating: 👍 (Like)
As we hit the road this morning, we went back to the same coffee shop we visited last time we stayed at the KOA Nashville. Dad and I both got drinks from their Spring Seasonal menu.
Dad got a Honey Lavender Latte.
I got a Blackberry Cream Latte.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: April 26, 2026
Location: Grand Strand Coffee, Myrtle Beach, SC
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
Date of Visit: April 19, 2026
Location: Beach Hippie Coffee, Myrtle Beach, SC
Rating: 👍 (Like)
For this week's Sunday coffee outing, we went to Beach Hippie Coffee. Dad and Mik had been before, but it was Mom and my first time.
Mik had the Hop Into the Waves Latte (white mocha, cookie butter, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon). Mom had the Flop Flop Fancy Latte (vanilla bean date, pistachio, caramel.
Dad got the Seaside Date Latte (vanilla bean date, cinnamon, sea salt) and I got the Watercolor Sunrise (blueberry and white mocha).
Date of Visit: April 17, 2026
Location: Liberty Brew Coffee, Conway, SC
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We visited Liberty Brew Coffee to try out some of their current seasonals.
Mik and Mom tried the Oceanside Latte (coconut vanilla latte, blue raspberry frothed milk, sweat cream cold foam).
I enjoyed the Trail Mix Latte (butter pecan, hazelnut, pistachio). Dad had a Mexican Mocha from their regular menu.
Mik and I also enjoyed a quick game of chess while waiting for our drinks to be made.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: March 28, 2026
Location: Kibsi Coffee, Navy Pier Chicago, IL
Rating: 👍 (Like)
Mom and Dad discovered this new coffee shop out at the end of Navy Pier in the Sable Hotel lobby.
Mom had an iced vanilla cream coffee. Dad had a cafe latte. Just the basics and tasted great.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: March 25 & 26, 2026
Location: Mile 42 Coffee, Loveland, OH
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
Mom and Dad stopped in for coffee before going for a walk along the Loveland Bike Trail Wednesday morning. It was so good they got seconds after their walk.
Dad had a cup of Rwanda roast coffee for the walk and Golden Hour tea latte after.
Mom had a Mile 42 mocha before the walk and a Pollinator latte (honey, vanilla, lavender) after.
Then Thursday morning Dad stopped in again to get Mom another Pollinator latte and a cup of French Roast Rwanda coffee for himself. Also, decided to take Mom and Jeannie some tarts (Mushroom Parmesan Quiche and Spinach Goat Cheese Tarts) for breakfast.
Looks like they found their “go to” spot for coffee in Loveland, OH.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: March 21, 2026
Location: Knowledge Perk Coffee Company, Myrtle Beach, SC
Rating: 👍 (Like)
This weekend's family coffee outing was to Knowledge Perk Coffee Company. I tried Knowledge Perk Coffee Company from their coffee truck at the Coastal Coffee Fest last month, but this was our first visit to their actual location.
Mik enjoyed the Tiramisu Latte.
He also enjoyed the Giant Salty Chocolate Chip Cookie, which was served warmed up.
Mom got a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mocha Latte. She also got a cookie.
I got a Blueberry Muffin Macchiato Latte, which was not that great. Not sure how much it was because it was served way too hot for a latte or it is based on the type of espresso they use.
Dad got a pour over of the IPO coffee. He also got a Spinach and Feta Pastry.
Overall we like the variety of seasonal drinks here and I would not call it a never again place, but it is certainly our least liked of the coffeeshops we have tried in the Myrtle Beach area and with several other coffeeshops we enjoyed way more that also have different seasonal drinks to try, we might not end up visiting again.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: March 14, 2026
Location: Be Known Coffee & Roaster, Little River, SC
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
This weekend we did our coffee outing on Saturday instead of our usual Sunday so we could try out Be Known Coffee in Little River. We really enjoyed the coffee here as well as the conversation with another customer as we sat and chatted while drinking our first drinks (Mom wanted another to go, so we all got another to go).
As Dad's usual is a Flat White, his first drink was the Spiced Orange Flat White, which he really liked. To go he got their dark roast Kenya drip coffee. My first drink was the seasonal Lemon Drop Latte, which was an unique and delicious latte. I also enjoyed the Chocolate Orange Ball Latte I got. Mom got a Snickerdoodle Latte for both her drinks.
Date of Visit: March 10, 2026
Location: Beach Hippie Coffee, Myrtle Beach, SC
Rating: 👍 (Like)
Mik needed nourishment after his fasting blood draw and Beach Hippie Coffee was on our list of local coffee shops we visited at Coastal Coffee Fest. No seasonal specials because their regular special lattes list is extensive. They also make their own bagels and cinnamon rolls.
Mik had the Supreme Bourbon Maple Iced Latte and Bakin Me Crazy Asiago Bagel Sandwich.
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Dad had an Everything Bagel with Almond Butter and a cup of their Salty Butcher dark roast coffee. Mik says we need to go back with me so he can try other lattes on the menu.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
