So, how about helping a new guy get caffeinated?
I love trying local coffee. Having just moved back to the area to host mornings at Lazer 99.8 and 98.5, I’m up early and looking for some good java, and a cool place to either hang out or grab a cup to go. I need YOUR feedback to help crosscheck Yelp’s data. Not counting Starbuck’s and Dunkin’, which are great, below are the top coffee picks, according to Yelp. Agree or disagree?
- Mocha Emporium, 1623 Main Street, Springfield
- Agawam’s Java Stop, 1226 Springfield Street, Agawam
- Goodworks Coffee House, 46 Center Street, Chicopee
- Giovanni’s, 719 Main Street, Agawam
- Crepes, 261 Union Street, West Springfield
- Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters, 60 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow
- Socialite Coffee, 1516 Allen Street, Springfield
- Gelato & Espresso, MGM, Springfield
- City Jake’s Cafe, 1573 Main Street, Springfield
- Donut Dip, 1305 Riverdale Street, West Springfield
There’s the Top 10, according to users of Yelp. Additionally, Don Shipman, the TV news anchor for 22 News WWLP, told me during an interview last week on Lazer 99.3 and 98.5, that he likes these specific spots:
- Monsoon Roastery, 270 Albany Street, Springfield
- The Roost, 1 Market Street, Northampton
- Circuit Coffee, 22 Elm Street, Westfield
In the coming weeks, I’ll be expanding my search and ratings to other communities in Western Massachusetts. Towns like Northampton will be included, and I may even break it up regionally–north, south, east and west of Springfield.
Do you agree or disagree with the coffee shops on this list? If you have any comments, please pass ’em along to me via email. And keep in touch…
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Dave Coombs hosts mornings from 5:30-10:00…assuming his alarm goes off
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