Pura Vida Coffee — Restaurant in Maryland

This was a blog post stop for peripateticcoffeeco.. It was on our list of must-tries due to the Costa Rica hype.

We get there and my fiance orders a shot of espresso for us to share $2.45..charges us $3.25. Expensive..but whatever. Calls out a quad shot..She took our order wrong, but still looked like a normal shot. So who knows what we paid for? Espresso is served in a regular size coffee cup, and no espresso spoon. Things are going well so far.. The espresso itself tasted good. The crema was nice..the espresso was smooth. It was good! So we proceed to order lattes. The barista questioned my fiance's caffeine intake interrupting her while she was ordering. As I'm actively standing there with the old coffee cup in my hand... I got the maple cinnamon latte, my fiance got the pumpkin spice one...she went directly up and asked for something different. The milk literally overpowered everything..it wasn't even sweet like you'd expect it to be..it was just bland hot milk with an essence of pumpkin . So she ordered the Nutella latte..same thing. It was milk with the essence of Nutella. She didn't drink it. Mine was the same way..but mine at least was sweet milk as it was sweetened with maple syrup. It's disappointing because the espresso is pretty good. So we expected your lattes would be too. The espresso is on the lighter side..it kind of seems like the espresso disappears. I'd say probably try the food..not lattes unless you really enjoy milk. Lots of it. Everyone that was there while we were there only ordered food. They do have two bathrooms..BOTH are gender neutral! Plenty of merch to browse as well! The two leather chairs are the best seats in the house.

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I LOVE coffee. I love small business. And I really love women who are out here doing the dang thing!

Let me put you on to Pura Vida Coffee in Maugansville, MD—a cozy, homey little gem run by the incredible Margie and her rockstar crew. This isn’t just a coffee stop, it’s a whole vibe. From a full food menu to flaky pastries and specialty drinks that make your heart sing—Pura Vida is one of those spots you walk into once and feel like a regular forever.

What makes it even more special? Their beans are ethically and sustainably sourced, roasted by none other than Afterglow Coffee Cooperative—a rad group of worker-owners who care about more than just a good roast. They’re all about fairness, equity, and building a better coffee industry from the ground up. When you sip here, you’re supporting people who care deeply about the planet and each other.

Add this one to your must-visit list and tag me in your next coffee adventure—I wanna know where you’re sippin’!

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Great coffee, delicious food, stable wifi, plenty of parking, and the perfect ambiance for writing or conversing.

This is the first coffee place I consider when I need to write since all others in the area pale in comparison. It's calm and quiet but not dead, the staff is friendly, there are plenty of items on the menu to satiate you for a few hours (drinks, breakfast, lunch, snacks, baked goods), and the average patron is courteous and respectful. I think they offer coffee tastings, though I have never had one myself because all of their coffee drinks are superb. (All their non-coffee drinks are also great, especially their lemonades). There are several card games that I always watch people enjoy (Uno is played by someone almost every time I visit) and the tables are always clean enough to bring your own cribbage board, Magic decks, or any other card came.

If available, I recommend their honey and clover latte with an orange scone for breakfast, a lavender lemonade and chipotle turkey sandwich for lunch, and plantain fries as a snack....