Our Koffee Trail: Dollop Coffee Co.

Date: December 3, 2025

Location: Dollop Coffee Co. (Streeterville), Chicago, IL

Rating: 👍 (Like)

Dad and I noticed Dollop Coffee when we went grocery shopping yesterday and decided to try it this morning. 

I got their Streeterville location exclusive seasonal Cinnamon Bun Mocha. We got Mik the same as a hot chocolate. For Mom, we got the Candy Cane Lane Mocha. Dad ordered a Honey Cinnamon Latte, but it did not end up getting added to the order and by the time we had the other drinks and realized there was too much of a line with only one barista to be worth ordering as the other drinks would have been cold by the time we got his.

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

Check out some of our other Chicago area posts:

• City Mini Golf
• Cupitol
• Harry Potter Shop

Our Koffee Trail: Cupitol

Date: December 2, 2025

Location: Cuptiol, Chicago, IL

Rating: 👍 (Like)

Mom actually has a fancy Kuerig that can do lattes in Chicago, so we do not usually get coffee when here, but this morning we decided to treat ourselves at nearby Cupitol.

I got a Nutella Latte. Dad got a Inca Latte. For Mom, we got the seasonal Peppermint Latte. For Mik, we got the Mint White Hot Chocolate.

So we didn't get our drinks mixed up in the condo (i.e. Mom didn't keep asking which is hers...), Dad put our names on our cups, but he misspelled Dreadfully Annoying Dad.

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

Check out some of our other Chicago area posts:

• City Mini Golf
• Harry Potter Shop

Our Koffee Trail: Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Date: November 29, 2025

Location: Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Arlington, VA

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

We first attempted to go to another coffeeshop, but maps seemed to be directing us into the Crystal City underground and the way it wanted us to go was not open. We did eventually find where we wanted to go, which was not actually in the underground, nor was it open at 7am as maps indicated. As it wasn't open for another 20 minutes we headed back towards the hotel and ended up at the other coffeeshop I had considered for this morning.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe was not my first choice because is a chain with a decent amount of locations, but it seems to only be in a few states.

I enjoyed the Pumpkin Tahini Latte. We got Mom the same. Dad had a Pistachio Latte and we got Mik a mocha.

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

Check out some of our other DC area posts:

• Colada Shop 👍
• Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe 👍
• Pluma by Bluebird Bakery 👍

Our Koffee Trail: C3 Coffee Co.

Date: November 28, 2025

Location: C3 Coffee Co, Conway, SC

Rating: 👍 (Like)

We had planned to get coffee in Rustic Roast as we headed to DC, but it was closed for Black Friday. Thus, we instead went to the nearby C3 Coffee Co.

I really enjoy their seasonal Butter Pecan Latte. Mik had hot chocolate.

Mom had a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte and Dad had a Flat White.

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

Check out some of our other Myrtle Beach area posts:

• C3 Coffee Co. 👍
• Grand Strand Coffee ❤️
• Rustic Roast ❤️
• Tidal Creek Brewhouse (and Coffeehouse) ❤️

Our Koffee Trail: Rustic Roast - Seasonal Fall Drinks 2025

Date: October 8, 2025

Location: Rustic Roast (Conway, SC)

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

This morning Dad, Mik, and I went to Rustic Roast to use my $5 birthday reward. It was the last of three birthday coffee rewards I had to use this month. The other two I used were at Starbucks (Pecan Oatmilk Latte) and Grand Strand Coffee (Roasted Candied Pecan Latte). Dad said the $10 one at The Coffee House on Cherry Street was tempting to make a trip to Tulsa for, though.

We all enjoyed seasonal fall drinks at Rustic Roast. Dad had a Featured Drip, which was Summer Roaster's Sweater Weather (light roast with flavor notes of red apple, maple syrup, and crisp). Despite it being a light roast, he liked it. Mik had a French Toast Coldbrew (French Toast Coldbrew with cinnamon maple coldfoam). I had a Stick Season Latte (maple syrup, brown sugar, and roasted hazelnuts).

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

Check out some of our other Myrtle Beach area posts:

• C3 Coffee Co. 👍
• Grand Strand Coffee ❤️
• Rustic Roast ❤️
• Tidal Creek Brewhouse (and Coffeehouse) ❤️

Our Koffee Trail: Koffee Geeks

Date of Visit: September 27, 2025

Location: Koffee Geeks, Circleville, OH

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

Last night Dad searched along our route to plan this morning's Our Koffee Trail stop. Koffee Geeks stood out to him because as he said, "They spell koffee the same."

They had a good variety of specialties along with a seasonal menu. I got a Maple Cinnamon Latte from their seasonal menu. Dad got a cup of their campfire roast coffee. He also got a bag of their Harvest Blend for home.

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

Our Koffee Trail: Tidal Creek Brewhouse (and Coffeehouse)

Date of Visit: August 3, 2025

Location: Tidal Creek Coffeehouse, Myrtle Beach, SC

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

After Mass, Mik wanted to get coffee so Dad suggested Tidal Creek, their favorite Myrtle Beach brewery. It was their first time going there for coffee. Dad says he liked their coffee even better than their beer.

Dad really enjoyed the Malt-chiato, a macchiato infused with malt extract. A coffee drink only a brewery could pull off.

Mik really enjoyed the French toast taco, a tortilla prepared in French toast batter and filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, salsa, and maple syrup. He accompanied it with a coconut mocha latte.

They brought me home a decaf lavender oat milk latte and a bag of fresh ground decaf Guatemalan coffee. They said coming here on Sundays after Mass could become a habit.

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

Check out some of our other Myrtle Beach area posts:

• C3 Coffee Co. 👍
• Rustic Roast ❤️
• Grand Strand Coffee ❤️

Our Koffee Trail: Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge

Date of Visit: July 9, 2025

Location: Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge, Charleston, WV

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

As we passed through Charleston, West Virginia this morning, we stopped at Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge.

I got a Pistachio Rose Latte. Mom got an April Shower (Lavender White Mocha). Dad got a Velvet Elvis (Dark Chocolate, Blackberry).

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

Our Koffee Trail: Winans Coffee & Chocolate

Date of Visit: July 8, 2025

Location: Winans Coffee & Chocolate, Wapakoneta, OH

Rating: 👍 (Like)

On our way to the cottage last week, we noticed a Winan's Coffee & Chocolate, but did not have time to make a stop since we wanted to make sure we made the last barge. We planned to visit the one we saw on our way home, but ended up at the one in Wapakoneta when I was searching to add it to the route and it popped up as the first one along the route. The other one would have been good, but it was much more fun to end up in Wapakoneta - Neil Armstrong's hometown.

Of course, when I saw the Route 66 Latte (pistachio, white chocolate) on the seasonal menu, I had to order that. Nora got a Frozen Hot Chocolate. Mom got a Caramel Kiss Latte. Dad wasn't going to get anything, but then he was intrigue by the seasonal Loopy Matcha Latte (matcha w/ lavender, raspberry, and blueberry).

There was a variety of coffees including a good number of decaf options. We got 2 bags of decaf and one regular for making at home.

Neil Armstrong Statue

On the way back to the car, we checked out some of the sculptures and memorials.

Astronaut Helmet Statue

Footprint on the Moon in Sidewalk

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

Our Koffee Trail: Coffee Depot

Date of Visit: July 8, 2025

Location: Coffee Depot, Goshen, IN

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

On our way back to South Carolina from Michigan, we stopped at Coffee Depot in Goshen, IN. This place has a drive thru, to go, and is also a sit down restaurant. If we had not already eaten before getting off the island this morning, we might have ended up doing the restaurant for breakfast. Dad says next time we are at cottage we should go here for breakfast one day and then stop at the RV Motorhome Hall of Fame and Museum, which we always have wanted to visit, on the way back to the cottage.

Nora got an Iced PB&J Mocha. I got On an Island Latte (coconut, macadamia nut). Mom got a Vanilla Almond Shaken Espresso. Dad got a Mexican Chocolate Latte.

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

Our Koffee Trail: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse

Date of Visit: July 6, 2025

Location: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse, Niles, MI

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

Probably would not have ended up on the route through Niles back to the cottage if things had gone as planned last night, but due to Nascar and Navy Pier fireworks we were unable to get access to Mom's condo building. Instead of driving around a third time and trying to be allowed onto the road we just decided to get out of the city. We ended up finding a hotel near the Indiana Dunes, which led to us being on the route through Niles rather than the more toll road route we tend to end up on if we choose fastest route from Chicago.

I got a Peach Cobbler Latte. Dad got a Macchiato. Mom got an Orange Cream Cold Brew.

Previous Visits to This Coffeeshop:

• July 5, 2024
• September 13, 2024

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

Our Koffee Trail: Caffeine & Cream

Date of Visit: July 5, 2025

Location: Caffeine & Cream, Granger, IN

Rating: 👍 (Like)

On our way from Michigan to Illinois, we thought we'd stop at 2nd & Main Coffeehouse in Niles, MI, but we did not end up going that route. In Granger, we discovered Caffeine & Cream, which is a coffee and ice cream shop.

I got a Butter Pecan Caramel Latte. Dad got a coffee. Mom got a Cold Brew + Sweet Cream.

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

Our Koffee Trail: Savage Bean Coffee

Date of Visit: July 3, 2025

Location: Savage Bean Coffee, Cassopolis, MI

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

Since we didn't have time to go to the grocery store and make the last barge on our way up to the cottage last night, we went in to town on the first barge this morning. Of course, had to stop at Savage Bean Coffee on our way to the grocery store.

Dad got a Flat White and I got a Black Tie Latte (blackberry & dark chocolate).

Nora got a lemonade and we got Mom a Cold Brew with vanilla.

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

Previous Visits to This Coffeeshop:

• July 6, 2025

Our Koffee Trail: Lodi Coffee

Date: June 28, 2025

Location: Lodi Coffee (Summerville, SC)

Rating: 👍 (Like)

This morning Dad and I just went for a quick trip to CVS to use my $2 Extrabucks to get some popcorn and ended up in Summerville, SC because for the past few weeks I had been half-heartedly tracking Switch 2 restocks and it was the first time I noticed any showing up in South Carolina. Since I had left my coffee untouched on my desk thinking we were coming right home, we ended up getting some coffee in Summerville. Yes, we also got the Switch 2 and we did get the popcorn at CVS (and then got some Bubly because it spit out another Extrabuck reward).

Lodi was a well set up drive through only coffee shop. Dad got a Dirty Chai and I got a Peanut Butter Blossom (it seemed under the Latte menu, but their mochas also were and I think this was a mocha...it was good if it was supposed to be a mocha). The Bean Burrito I got was also good.

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

Our Koffee Trail: Caliber Coffee Co.

Date: June 25, 2025

Location: Caliber Coffee Co. (Nasvhille, TN)

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

As we hit the road again, we stopped at Caliber Coffee Co.

I thought it was an easy choice for me to get the seasonal PB&J Latte, but then Dad noticed on their regular menu there was a Butterbeer Latte. I couldn't decide on one or the other, so I ended up with both. Dad got and Oat Milk Flate White and Mom got a Smoky Mountain Cold Brew (oak barrel cold brew with salted caramel & touch of half & half...usually it is with bourbon caramel, but they were out of that).

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

Our Koffee Trail: Nashville Coffees

Date: June 24, 2025

Location: Nashville Coffees (Nasvhille, TN)

Rating: 👍 (Like)

Today's pick was whatever was the closest coffee shop by the KOA.

I got a Spring Blossom, Mom got an Iced Strawberry Rose, and Dad got the Music City Latte.

Of course, being Nashville, there was various country music photos and objects on the wall.

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

Our Koffee Trail: Eastside Coffee

Date: June 23, 2025

Location: Eastside Coffee (Vinita, OK)

Rating: 👍 (Like)

We meant to go through Arkansas from Tulsa to Nashville, but I accidentally selected the avoid flash flood warnings route and we did not notice I had directed us to a coffee shop along a different route that took us through Missouri until it no longer made sense to change which way we went. Thus, we ended up at Eastside Coffee, which is interestingly located inside part of a tire shop.

They had probably fifteen different speciality coffees to choose. I got The Heartland (Bourbon Caramel, Butter Pecan Honey, Caramel). Mom got The Okie (Dark Chocolate, Caramel). Dad got the Spicy Pennington (Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cayenne).

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

Our Koffee Trail: The Coffee House on Cherry Street

Date: June 22, 2025

Location: The Coffee House on Cherry Street (Tulsa, OK)

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

The Coffee House on Cherry Street has a list of about ten speciality drinks to choose from. I got the Monkey (chocolate, banana, coconut mocha). Dad got the Grizzly Bear (chocolate, cinnamon, cayenne mocha). Mom had the Sasquatch (brown sugar syrup, caramel, cinnamon latte).

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

Check out our other Tulsa area posts:

• Circle Cinema
• Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
• Meadow Gold District
• Route 66 Historical Village
• Route 66 Road Fest
• Route 66 Road Fest Mini Golf
• She Brews

Our Koffee Trail: She Brews Coffee

Date: June 21, 2025

Location: She Brews Coffee (Tulsa, OK)

Rating: ❤️ (Love)

As we are in Tulsa for the Route 66 Road Fest, it seemed appropriate to go to a coffee shop on Route 66 in Tulsa. We also ended up happening upon the farmer's market that blocks off the street by She Brews on Saturday.

Dad got the Dirty Elf Latte (chai) and I got the Love in a Cup Latte (white chocolate raspberry). We also got a bag of decaf coffee beans for home.

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