Blackbeard is such a great little coffee shop. They roast their own beans on site, serve Great Harvest pastries (Hummingbird Muffin is my favorite), and support local artists by selling their coffee-related gear in store, like local potter Erika Gibson's handmade custom Blackbeard-branded coffee mugs.
So is the coffee any good? Heck yeah! I moved here from Seattle in 2016, and Blackbeard wasn't open yet, so there were only a few options for really good coffee. Starbucks does not count. If you like Starbucks, this may not be your place. However, they do make a really great caramel macchiato in the Starbucks style.
They opened in September 2017 and my husband became a regular while I was studying abroad in Italy. When I got back, I ordered a cappuccino and it was perfecto! They also sell a Cortado which is 2oz coffee, 2oz steamed milk. A great little pick me up without too much milk to cover the coffee flavor. Their style is decidedly more in the Italian vein, so tell them how you like your coffee or ask how their offerings are prepared to make sure you're going to get what you want. They are happy to remake a drink if it's not quite...
Read moreI came here with a couple of coworkers since we work down the street, and I do not drink coffee. They do have offerings that are not just coffee, though, so I was able to get something. I got an iced green tea, and I asked for it to be super sweet. It looks like they added some sugar and some honey. There was one person working, and they made us the drinks after we ordered. My tea was poured into a cup of ice and then given to me, and I felt that it could have been a little sweeter, but I did not want to ask for more since there were people in line and I had to get back to work. It was still really good, though! Next time, I will know to say the amount of sweetness in terms of pumps. I am not really a coffee shop goer, so I am pretty awkward when it comes to placing orders and knowing what to say. The atmosphere of the shop was very comfortable, and I would...
Read moreIm new to the area and everyone has suggested blackbeards to me since moving. I finally made my way over there and i went it and the first thing i noticed was how calm and inviting the environment is. I waited for just a minute before the man at the counter greeted me. I told him i was new to the area and wantes to try something new. He asked what kind of coffee i wantes cold or hot, he asked me if i wanted something new or something i could get anywhere. After telling him i wanted something new he told me about a drink he made up with hazelnut, cold foam and espresso. After paying he chated with me and was very friendly. I definitely will be going back as ofterln as i can. Definitely reccomend to anyone who wants to support a...
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