Twenty Below Coffee Co. Fargo — Restaurant in Fargo

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Twenty Below Coffee, located in downtown Fargo, ND, and I must say it was an absolute delight. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted by the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the inviting atmosphere of the café.

The interior of Twenty Below Coffee is modern and cozy, with comfortable seating and a warm ambiance that makes you want to stay for hours. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing excellent customer service throughout my visit. They were passionate about their craft and eager to share their expertise.

Now, let's talk about the coffee. Twenty Below Coffee boasts an impressive selection of artisanal coffees, sourced from all over the world. From the moment I took my first sip, I could taste the quality and care that went into each cup. The flavors were rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced, leaving me craving for more.

One thing that sets Twenty Below Coffee apart is their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. They work directly with farmers, ensuring fair wages and environmentally conscious production methods. It's clear that they prioritize quality and social responsibility, which only enhances the overall experience.

In addition to their exceptional coffee, Twenty Below Coffee also offers a variety of delicious pastries and snacks. I couldn't resist indulging in a freshly baked croissant, which was flaky, buttery, and a perfect accompaniment to my cup of coffee.

The café itself is a great place to work, catch up with friends, or simply relax with a book. The atmosphere is peaceful and conducive to productivity, with plenty of natural light and comfortable seating options.

Overall, my experience at Twenty Below Coffee was exceptional. From the superior coffee to the welcoming ambiance and friendly staff, everything exceeded my expectations. If you're a coffee lover in Fargo, ND, I highly recommend visiting Twenty Below Coffee. You won't be...

So there's this guy Plato right? And he had this idea that there are these forms, or immaterial essences. Now these essences are important, because they aren't just random mystical phenomena, no, these forms are the true forms of all matter.

Now you might be thinking: "wait, if these immaterial things are the true form of matter, than what is everything else, 'cause everything feels pretty real..."

And this is great point, and Plato says: "well, all this stuff that you can touch, that's just an imitation of the true forms. Those 'things' aren't really 'things', they are just temporarily assuming it's form"

These forms are the blueprint or script for objects as we know them. Take a common, everyday object for example, like a 17 lb wheel cheese. Now this cheese could be made out of all sorts of things, cows milk, cheese milk, or if you adopt the post-modernist lifestyle TM, even cashews. Now what makes this cheese? Even though there and probably thousands of 17 lb wheels of cheese, they are all considered to be the same thing. Plato tells us, and this is probably a quote "they all posses the essence of cheese-ness". All those beautiful circles of sweet sweet fermented dairy (or pseudo dairy), at their core reflect the form of cheese-ness, they follow its blueprint.

I suppose at this point you are wondering what this has to do with a local coffee shop. Either that or you are wondering why I took the time to write this out. I'll answer one of these questions.

Despite Platos forms not really holding up after all this time, if there was to be a coffee, that reflected the true, timeless form of good coffee, it would probably come from this place.

Kinda a long way of saying that I like the coffee here, but hey, you read this far, whose really...

Woke up this morning, looked at the hotel coffee pot, let out a sigh, then started the search for a decent cup, ideally a place with food. We were down to 2 and the choice was between toast or scones, scones won. We were quickly greeted by friendly gents and offered an explanation of the menu. House made syrups, partnered with a small bakery.

Let's talk about the scones first, since they were the deciding factor with skipping breakfast. Excellent choice. Michelle is killing it. I had the berry scone, my husband went with the apricot. Though both were excellent, I strangely preferred his. Tender, yet dense, they held together well, with minimal crumbling and very little residual oil. Balance of fruit to pastry was perfect, not overly-fruited, the flavor of the dough was able to be picked up nicely. The only disappointment was the lack of a savory option. They are far too few and far between... and I'm always on the hunt, as someone who isn't crazy about sweets.

On to the coffee- too often we end up with a syrupy, sugary concoction or a burned & bitter nightmare, sometimes a combination of both. We both had nitro and zero regrets. It was smooth and creamy with a thick, dense head. Earthy, with a slight natural sweetness at the finish, not at all bitter. A very satisfying brew. Chatted briefly about work/travel, photography, the twin cities, art, coffee & Yelp

In all, came to $19 for the 2 of us. Would we go back? Already bookmarked 'em. ; )

Note: I missed that there are plastic straws & I'd prefer to see paper. Save...