Flatlands Coffee — Restaurant in Bowling Green

You will not find a better cup of coffee for miles and miles. Extreme multi-roaster approach to supply means you will get to constantly bless yourself with new exciting coffees that you cannot get bored of. Their espresso beverages are top notch, consequential of the competition-level baristas you'll find beyond the bar. I can say that if you prefer ultra-sweet beverages you will not find them here, but that is not what this shop is about. Given an open mindset, anyone can be converted from a white chocolate mocha junkie into a lover of the exquisite, simple cup.

If they were to provide more vegan/gluten-free options in their home made pastries (another delicacy), as well as adding a few more substantial food options, it would eliminate the need for any other joints downtown.

Grounds for Thought is great and a townie classic, sure, but the coffee and service just do not compare.

Update: This isn't fast food coffee, and if you're in a HUGE hurry maybe just wait to try Flatlands another day. I can say, though, that it's worth the wait. Also, they have a less multi-roaster-centric philosophy since the team has began roasting their own coffee, and the options available have diversified quite a bit. Flatlands is an experience in service...

This place is truly amazing! The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about every part of the coffee and tea-making process. They are eager to educate and answer questions, to share their experiences and passion. One doesn't find passion in every service position or every coffee shop anymore. This place, and the people who make it, falls under the category of a true experience. Such a positive one, at that! How kind, how unique, how passionate. The interior is stripped down to basics, so the customer can focus on their beverage creation and enjoyment. Though I did not partake of the baked goods, they were beautiful, intriguing, and large. I was informed the baked goods were made from scratch at the owners home and brought into the store. Even the coffee is ground in front of the customer before it is brewed fresh, in small batches, and served in a personal carafe on a wonderful carved wooden tray.

I reiterate: what a...

Okay, so I'm definitely no coffee expert, but I will say this:

I spent 3 weeks in Seattle over the summer. While there, I explored various local coffee shops on a hunt for the best cup of coffee I would ever have.

None of the places I went to gave me an experience like Flatlands did here in BG.

I've never seen such passion for coffee before. You could see and hear how much Ben cared about not only the coffee he was making, but also where that coffee came from and his personal experiences with the people from whom it originated.

Furthermore, they were so kind in explaining what their business was all about to me, an ignorant first-time visitor. I was immediately greeted and had a wonderful conversation! Even other visitors were kind to me. The shop itself seems to have its own community.

Overall, I don't think I'll ever have an experience similar to what I experienced...