The Joint Coffee Co. — Restaurant in Bethlehem

Weave your way through the catacombs of Bethlehem and hang a left at the alleyways similar to Jack the Ripper's neighborhood and you will find a gem and paradise. I obviously jest about the trip but I was a little on edge being a visitor of Bethlehem and venturing through the path to find The Joint. The path was well lit and open but seemed a little shady at first.

When I found The Joint I was really glad I did. I walked in and immediately felt the cool vide of relaxation and welcome and time almost stood still. There was no rush, no pressure to order a twenty word drink and the barista moved with fluidity and efficiency.

Coffee was really, really good. I ordered a cold brew and it was smooth and rich. I'll definitely be back when I'm...

I rarely buy coffee out, but today was an exception—I met some people for a business meeting. I ordered a 16-ounce pour-over coffee, something I don’t have the patience to make at home, so I figured, why not?

Now, $8 for a 16-ounce coffee isn’t cheap, but I understand there’s additional labor involved. Totally get it.

My issue? I was told I wasn’t allowed to put half and half in the coffee. At first, I thought the barista misunderstood me. After asking again, I was told, "We can get in trouble for that." What?

It’s my money, and if I’m buying a coffee, I should be able to decide what goes in it!

I was disappointed and confused, to say the least. This just reminded me why I usually make coffee at home… I get to have it like Burger...

Slightly hard to find the shop, but that just added to the experience. Often hidden coffee shops like this one have the best coffee around and The Joint did not disappoint. Got a vanilla latte at the recommendation of the barista and was beyond satisfied. I was expecting the vanilla to be on the sweeter side, followed by the bite of the coffee. Well that expectation was very very wrong. The flavor of the vanilla blended very well with the coffee and canceled out any bitterness there may have been. It's like drinking a cup of fresh hot chocolate for how smooth and well blended this coffee is. I will definitely make this a regular stop on my way to and from work...