Know Where Coffee

Know Where Coffee (coffee shops of mention) Order: Breve Cordadito, Sweet Spot Iced Latte, Cornbread Waffle Price: $13 Pros: The espresso based drinks were simple but phenomenal, they didn't have a lot of food but it was tasty and unique, tons of seating inside including a lounge styled area, the staff was really friendly and knowledgable. Cons: Parking was confusing to find (it's behind the building, down and ally) and there wasn't much of it, minimal outside seating. Thoughts: We were headed to Gainesville to help someone move in and, of course, had to find a coffee shop to try while we were in town. We didn't know how much time we would have so we decided to start with KWC in case we only got to try one. So glad we went with this as our first choice, it was the perfect way to start the afternoon. We walked in and immediately got the coffee shop vibe that always makes me so happy. From the coffee quotes on the wall, to all the different tools for making coffee scattered across their counter, it all just said, "welcome back, drink coffee." After talking to the folks behind the counter, who were incredibly helpful and friendly, we settled on an iced “Sweet Spot” latte and a Breve Cordadito. Both were incredible, the perfect balance of coffee and sweetness. The Cordadito was a smooth blend of espresso, milk and sugar; not overly sweet but still enough that it helped accentuate the flavors of the espresso itself. The Sweet Spot latte was some unique drink they cooked up and it was definitely worth it. Along with our drinks we decided to order a cornbread waffle and I’m so glad we did. I honestly didn’t know what to expect but the result was super tasty. It was almost like they just took whipped up cornbread mix and popped in a waffle iron, then topped it with cheese. While it wasn’t huge it was a really good snack to tide us over until lunch later. My only real complaint is around parking (and its not really the stores fault). The parking is down an ally around the back of the building and there are not a lot of parking spots. I would recommend they put up some kind of signage because I had to drive around the block twice and then “guess” that there must be parking behind the building. Unfortunately I had to leave fairly quickly after discovering this awesome spot, but I definitely want to come back some time. Between the space, the coffee, the food, and the staff, Know Where Coffee should absolutely be on your list of coffee shops to try in Gainesville. It feels like a great place to study, or just hang out with friends. So far its easily my favorite coffee shop in Gainesville and I’ll be sure to stop in if I’m ever back in town.