Whenever someone is in Columbus and asks me about coffee, there's only one place I recommend. Affordable, expertly crafted coffee is something that college students, struggling parents and starving artists alike seek like a finely written essay or a kid friendly lunch paradise.

Coffee fuels us. Oh, sweet nectar. Or in this case, no so sweet. Because I don't need to cover up this cup of joe with anything other than a lid on my way out. French pressed, roasted in house. There's no option to eat in and it's a one man army. The walls are decorated with local art and two tables are set up for local acts and musicians to peddle their wares and get a little bit of advertisement (I've recognized a few of the bands that frequent places such as the Rumba, Ledo's, Tree Bar, etc.).

The only option is coffee, you pick a size and add creamer and sugar at your leisure.

Not only is the service amazing (he's patient and will do any explaining you need), the owner even offered to give me my coffee on the house when I realized that I'd forgotten my cash. My friend ended up covering me until we got back to our apartment, but the fact that he was so conscientious and put his customers before the three dollars my large coffee was going to cost continues to stick with me.

Best coffee in town, hands down.