A student’s tour of Saratoga’s coffee scene

2018年6月6日

by 吉莉安节目里 '18

Everyone likes their morning cup of coffee, especially college students. 当 you live in a place like 萨拉托加温泉市 with dozens of options, it’s no surprise that friendly debates are common over which coffee spot’s brew is best.

Maybe you choose based on location, preferring something within walking distance? Perhaps you’re an artistry and flavor aficionado? Or a straight black and traditional no-fuss mug consumer? We found that each favorite spot is as individual as members of the Skidmore community. 和 luckily, there’s an option for every taste.

Curious what’s out there? I toured 10 popular places to give you a head start in finding 你自己的最爱. At each one, I asked the talented baristas for their most popular order and I think you’ll find that, even in coffee, Creative Thought Matters.

Locally owned and loved

三角形餐厅

枫树大道400号., SARATOGA SPRINGS

Most popular drink: Iced coffee

Students and Skidmore community members love this classic diner, known for its large servings and hearty spins on menu favorites. If you’re there for breakfast, prepare for a wait and cozy seating. 和 of course make sure to pair your house iced or hot coffee with a heaping side of potatoes.

Saratoga Coffee Traders

447 Broadway, 萨拉托加温泉市

Most popular drink: Death Wish coffee

You know you’re well-engrained in the local culture when the phrase “Death Wish” now means a cup of the “world’s strongest coffee.” At Saratoga Coffee Traders, you’ll get a hipster vibe and a full menu of coffee and tea options. But hands down, the Death Wish coffee is notorious both locally and across the country (thanks to that Super Bowl ad the company won in 2016). Death Wish will give you the spark you need to last all day—or night—long. 和 with large tables for group gatherings and a helpful student discount, Saratoga Coffee Traders is a Skidmore favorite.

斯图尔特的商店

Various locations (there’s always one near you)

Most popular drink: 自制混合啤酒

的 college student budget is no joke. Thus it’s no wonder that 斯图尔特的商店’ house brew, which costs less than $2 for a small, is a Skidmore staple. A classic convenience store, Stewart’s gets bonus points for having a number of other grocery items at student-friendly prices and nearly a dozen locations in 萨拉托加温泉市. You’re a true Saratogian after you make your first Stewart’s run.

克鲁咖啡杯

克鲁人的咖啡

马里恩大道46号., SARATOGA SPRINGS

Most popular drink: 法国 toast bullet latte

With live music, gourmet drinks and pet-friendly perks, Kru is an experience unlike 其他的. Popular with students, professors and the community alike, it’s the type of place to grab a rich and flavorful drink and linger over conversation. 尽管它 does require a quick car ride and pricing is a bit higher than your average cup of joe, the experience is worth every penny.

Uncommon Ground coffee cup

不常见的理由

402 Broadway, SARATOGA SPRINGS

Most popular drink: Medium latte

No Skidmore-Saratoga experience is complete without a visit to 不常见的理由, a longtime anchor in the community. With beans roasted daily, 不常见的理由 pours only the freshest coffee. 和 while it’s often a spot students choose to bury themselves in work, be prepared—this bustling business is also a scene to be seen in, and you’ll likely end up procrastinating with a friend. Grab a table as soon as it opens and enjoy people-watching your morning away.

Compton's diner coffee

Compton’s Restaurant

457 Broadway, SARATOGA SPRINGS

Most popular drink: “A cup of hot coffee”

Are you up really early or … still awake from last night? Compton's opens at 4 a.m. to serve both industry crowds and late-night revelers. This no-frills diner has that oh-so-distinct smell of fried food and serves the straightest, simplest cup of coffee 在城里. At Compton’s you can pop in a booth, place a full breakfast order and be happily caffeinated and fed in less than 10 minutes and $10.

Commercial delights

Dunkin ' Donuts

207 South Broadway, 3014 Route 50, SARATOGA SPRINGS
80 West Ave, 萨拉托加温泉市
3014 NY-50, Wilton

Most popular drink: Caramel swirl iced coffee with cream

While we have a robust community of locally owned coffee shops, sometimes you’ve been studying all night and you’re dressed more appropriately for the drive-through than a public appearance. If that’s the case, there are three Dunkin ' Donuts stores within a five-minute drive from campus. Beat the downtown 萨拉托加温泉市 hustle and head to this New England favorite when you’re in a rush and need a caffeine fix without 不必要的花费. You really cannot go wrong with the iced coffee!

星巴克咖啡

星巴克

351 Broadway, 萨拉托加温泉市

Most popular drink: 焦糖玛奇朵

星巴克 is everywhere, and 萨拉托加温泉市 is no exception. 和 the chain still seems to corner the market on specialty drinks and seasonal favorites. 学生喜欢 the trek downtown to get their 星巴克 fix. 的 wildly popular international chain is a great study spot with “coffee house” jams and a wide selection for the more refined 咖啡爱好者.

Bonus: Some tea time

点咖啡

55 Railroad Place, 萨拉托加温泉市

Most Popular Drink: Lavender lemonade

Unofficially voted “best for group meetups” by our small sample of students, SPoT Coffee is another favorite in downtown 萨拉托加温泉市. 和 while the coffee selections are excellent, the most popular order is actually a lavender-infused lemonade. 一个令人耳目一新的 concoction, this drink speaks to the creativity of the 点咖啡 experience, made even better by comfy couches, big windows and a quieter scene for dreaming up big ideas, studying or catching up with friends.

夫人 London's iced tea

夫人. 伦敦的

464 Broadway, 萨拉托加温泉市

Most Popular Drink: 自制冰茶

If you ever find yourself wishing you could take a quick flight to Paris and still be back in time for dinner, 夫人. 伦敦的 is your place. With marble-top tables and an enticing display of fresh-baked pastries to die for, it’s the perfect place for 咖啡约会. But, while we love 夫人. 伦敦的 coffee, you simply cannot miss the 自制冰茶. It’s infused with lemon and berries, and 夫人. 伦敦的 uses three different teas with a splash of orange juice to make the perfect refreshing drink!

A student’s tour of Saratoga’s coffee scene