I spent the day with my brother and his family in my hometown of Springfield, Ohio.  It was early in the morning so I found a cute little coffee shop to catch up on my latest issue of Ohio Magazine and to check my emails.   Once I walked through the door, I was greeted by a charming barista, surrounded by the amazing scent of coffee.

I ordered my café mocha with skim milk looking forward to the whipped cream and chocolate syrup.  I found a nice warm spot in the sun, opened my magazine and listed the events I wanted to attend the next month.  The atmosphere soon began to pick up as the local regulars lined up to place their order before starting workday.

Behind the counter is one of the friendliest baristas I have ever met.  She greeted each visitor by name and confirmed their orders  before reaching the register.  She discussed with them their upcoming vacations and inquired about their families.  She kindly carried on conversations with her regulars while carefully making their orders as I watched the large group that had formed only minutes ago finally disappear in a matter of minutes.

I was distracted at times by the early morning news but couldn’t help but eavesdrop on all of the interesting conversations.  As each patron exited the door, the line continued to grow until about 8:30 AM and then the barista cleaned the machines in preparation for the next coffee rush wish shortly arrived before 9.

What I really admired about Coffee Expressions, is that in addition to the café mocha, they also provide visitors with free Wifi.   I am always looking for a spot to catch up on my travel research and enjoy the convenience of connecting online.

There is a great selection of tables, chairs and comfortable couches for catching up on the latest news or relaxing with a cup of coffee.  I also noticed a small retail area where handcrafted coffees, travel mugs and a selection of oats were available for breakfast.

I flipped to the last page of my magazine while taking my last drink of coffee and while I gathered my belongings, the friendly barista bids me farewell by name.  I smiled and wished her a great day, wondering if she would remember me and my order on my return visit.  I wouldn’t be surprised.

Do you have a favorite coffee shop that you frequent in the morning?  I would love to hear about it if you would kindly leave your experience in the comments section below!  Many Thanks and Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

Coffee Expressions
1111 N. Plum Street, Suite 1
Springfield, OH  45504
Telephone: 937 323 5282

From Monday through Friday, Coffee Expressions is open from 6:05AM until 8PM and on Saturdays and Sundays from 8AM to 8PM.

Where to Stay:

Courtyard Marriott Springfield
100 S. Fountain Avenue
Springfield, OH  45502
Telephone:  937 322 3600

Where to Eat:

Mike and Rosie’s Deli
330 W. McCreight Avenue
Springfield, OH  45504
Telephone:  937 390 3511

Hands down, my favorite menu item and Mike and Rosie’s is their Reuben Sandwich…don’t forget to add the chips and pickle!