A Maude Love Affair With Coffee

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We all learned at an early age that coffee is necessary to everyday life. Most people now view coffee as a way to fuel their lives rather than an enjoyable experience. I personally drink coffee maybe once or twice a week and I often view it as a treat. If I'm on the go and want to reward myself for a hard days work, I usually find myself at the Starbucks on campus. But when it's been a long week, which it often has, and I want to unwind, I grab whatever book I'm currently reading along with my sketchpad and I head to Maude's Classic Cafe. When I go with friends, we'll often pick a game to play from Maude's eclectic assortment of board games. Located in downtown Gainesville, it's an easy getaway from campus and the perfect way to enjoy a Sunday. The laid back, hipster vibe of Maude's makes it easy to forget all your worries. They have food, but I normally just stick to the drink menu. I usually order a bengal spice tea, cappuccino, or cafe au lait and snag myself a table outside under the warm sun. On chilly days, I resort to sitting inside, which is still nice but there's just something about sitting outside at Maude's. I think it reminds me a bit of coffee shops in Europe because at Maude's, people come and stay for hours. It's just wonderful to witness strangers enjoying the company of their friends or even just their own company. No one is in a rush, and that's a rare and beautiful thing.

If you love beverages as much as I do, then check out my post on a Gainesville local winery.

Until my next adventure ✌️