If you need a caffeine fix there is no better place than Sidney to satisfy the need. Walking down the main drag, Beacon Ave, you’ll find an incredible selection of coffee houses offering their unique way to present you with the ultimate cup of java. You have only to walk a few paces before reaching one hot spot after another to find your fresh cup! I’ve tried many and enjoy each and every one for their individual offerings.
One that opened just last year nearby our shop on Beacon Ave is the Fresh Cup Roastery. Co-owner Jim Townley is passionate about coffee and makes it obvious by going that extra mile to create a coffee house that draws you in, even during the evening in sleepy Sidney! His concept of offering an ‘open mike’ on Thursday evenings with his Sidney Acoustical Series has really taken off. ‘Sidney Idol’ is the result which has lead to the creation of a CD with 9 selected musicians ranging in age from 20-53 performing 17 songs! This collaborative CD titled ‘Feed The Soul’ along with a new website are being launched this Sunday, June 28th to share the talent of these artists while raising much needed funds for the local food bank. Way to go! The event takes place at The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa. Contact Jim at Fresh Cup Roastery for further details to participate in this wonderful musical event featuring ALL of the 9 local musical artists. And if you wish, sample a few bars from the cd with this audio file. sidneyacousticfeedthesouldemo If you love this, you’ll enjoy the full length CD which will be available at Fresh Cup after this weekend with all proceeds going to the Sidney Lions Food Bank.
I have to say I love a great latte especially one with a rich robust espresso. And I especially love how the barista makes it pretty with the feathered design on the top of the foam. However, I have curbed my appetite for caffeine opting to drink considerably more water these days in an effort to hydrate my body and generate greater energy so when I do have a latte it’s a rare indulgence that is so deserving of a beautiful pattern like this! I have to say though, that my ultimate latte is one that is made with steamed and frothed almond milk. Sadly, I have to make my ow
n at home since I seem to be a little ahead of the local coffee houses with this tasty and extremely healthy choice. Hint, hint!
If you do enjoy your coffee at home with some gorgeous fresh roasted beans be sure to take a peek at some of the lovely coffee cups that Maxwell & Williams offers below that will surely make your morning ritual more enjoyable. We stock a number of designs but we can order many others for you.
White dishware is a very trendy right now, you’ve probably noticed. It’s seen in most store displays and numerous magazines. I am looking to upgrade my 25 year old white stoneware (that by the way has lasted incredibly well with 3 children) but can’t decide which one of the Maxwell & Williams collections is for me- tough decision! But even just the mugs are so fresh and simple, with elegant lines that they can be added to any dish collection you may already have with ease. Choose from an array of mug styles, a cup and saucer or perhaps a demi- tasse for that shot of zesty espresso! Take a peek at the entire Maxwell & Williams core catalogue and the supplements and let us know if you wish to order anything. We have a large inventory but could never stock every item as there are thousands! And by the way we have a Maxwell & Williams promotion happening right now on boxed sets of white dishes with 25% off – great time to get started if you need some new dishes! Now thru July 1st.
What I love the most about the idea of cup of coffee is the social aspect that goes along with it. 
I really got excited about this 12 years ago as we strolled along the Champs-Élysées and joined the countless others enjoying a daily ritual with a close friend, lover or associate. We sat and just soaked up the wonderful site of people chatting, sipping, & hugging, in the numerous cafes lining the street. The French are passionate about enjoying their coffee socially and to be seen doing so you pay a premium, as a cup of coffee when seated on the strip vs indoors costs you more! 
It is unheard of to take a cup of coffee to go! I tried to get a cup for the road as we were heading south to Provence and they thought I had lost my mind. In France you sit and enjoy your coffee, period. It’s a far cry from our world of cardboard cup wielding, frenzied commuters, talking on their cell, heading to work! But I have to say that in Sidney, even on the chilliest of days, our coffee houses are hosts to many whom enjoy a visit with a friend while sitting amid the wonderful street scape of Beacon Ave. Rather reminds me of Paris!
Now, if you would like a chance to win one of two coffee cards from Fresh Cup Roastery just leave us a comment about this posting and we’ll automatically enter you into the free draw for a few cups of java! You have until July 12th when we will announce the winners!
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You are totally correct about coffee shops. Having travelled to some place around the world, it would seem like it’s a local meeting spot for gossip and etc. What would life be without caffine?
Cafes in Sidney! How we know how to have the little town of Sidney to host so many and a variety of coffee shops. With all individual characteristics.
Enjoy our favourite past times with girlfriends!
Cheers to coffee from around the world as well as locally roasted.
I have to agree that Sidney has so many wonderful coffee shops and it is great way to catch up with friends or meet new ones. I will be sure to visit Fresh Cup Roastery on my next visit for a yummy latte. Love your Paris pictures… so beautiful!
A huge part of Sidney’s charm are the many coffee shops, several of which have sidewalk tables. I love coffee in a real cup and sitting at the outdoor tables and chatting. We are getting an espresso maker at home and I’ll have to learn to make fancy designs in the froth on the top. I’ll have to try the steamed and frothed almond milk that Julie recommends above. I need new coffee mugs, so I’ll be in to the store for some Maxwell & Williams. I’m emailing you another photo of a Paris sidewalk cafe. They seem to be on every corner in every neighbourhood. And since they are so much fun, I’m glad Sidney is just as charming.
Thanks for the tips. I travel to Sidney periodically and am always in the need of a good coffee. I have switched from Lattes to Africanos. You should try one if you haven’t already.
Just reading this makes me long for the smell of fresh brewed cup!