"The woman working this morning (with the yellow hair!) was a powerhouse. With the line out the door she was consistently cool, calm and collected. The jasmine green tea I ordered was served in a BIG tea bag with whole leaves 😍 the Mediterranean bagel was fresh and DELICIOUS. 10/10 would recommend and also give that woman a raise. She was phenomenal."

"PennyCup Coffee North is a fantastic neighborhood coffee spot that consistently delivers excellent quality. The coffee is rich, well-balanced, and clearly crafted with care, whether you’re grabbing a classic drip or a thoughtfully made espresso drink. What really elevates the experience is the friendly, welcoming staff—they’re knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely happy to help you find something you’ll enjoy. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back regularly, not just for the coffee, but for the atmosphere and people too."

"One of my favorite coffee places in town!!! I’ve been coming here for years… Best lattés ever, “The Northside” is my go-to with lavender and honey with oat milk and it’s a dream. SO DELISH! I’m also a huge fan of their bagels with Lox and I like adding cucumber. I’ll be a regular as long as they're there! Definitely check this place out :)"

"I visit often on weekdays, late morning to afternoon. The espresso beans & roast are excellent. When I get a flavored oatmeal latte, it's the perfect kind of nuanced flavors and not too sweet. Matcha lattes are nice and strong. The hot bagel sandwiches are great! I look forward to my visits. It's very pleasant in simple ways. The people are uniformly kind, unassuming, helpful. The mix of armchairs, tables & chairs, counters & stools etc double as work spaces. Some outdoor seating out back also. I feel free to just be myself and be here for as long as I like. I can hear/feel myself think; maybe it's an introspective space? The music is unpredictable in a good way. It's on low enough that I can enjoy it, or not, and it doesn't intrude."

"Small, quaint coffee shop on merrimon Avenue. Ordered the honey lavender iced latte and a avocado bagel. Plenty of seating to work on your laptop or grab a bite to eat with a friend."