Stoked Coffee is a local coffee shop with locations in Parkersburg and Marietta, the latter of which I visited recently. The original is at 302 Pike St. and is the smaller, longtime Marietta location. It has an enormous selection of flavor combinations. Their signature is the Stoked Mocha, which combines espresso, milk, white chocolate and caramel, which I ordered hot. It’s definitely on the sweeter side, with the white chocolate and caramel giving it more of a dessert-coffee feel than a traditional mocha. The espresso still comes through, though, keeping it from tasting like straight-up melted candy. I paired it with a bagel, which came simply with a packet of cream cheese on the side. I promptly made a mess of trying to open the packet, so the most memorable part of the experience may have been cleaning cream cheese off everything. Grade: B

Yemen Coffee Hut is a small coffee shop on Merchant Street in downtown Fairmont serving Yemeni coffee, tea, pastries and other specialty drinks. The big draw is the Yemeni coffee. The family behind the business has roots in Yemen, and manager Abdel Almadrahi told WBOY that he grew up around coffee in Yemen and that his family grew coffee. They source their beans from Yemen. Traditional Yemeni coffee tends to have spices such as cardamom, giving it a noticeably different flavor and aroma from the typical American coffee-shop cup. Some of the more interesting things on the menu include:

* Muofawar — medium-roast coffee with cardamom and cream
* Qishr — coffee husks/cascara with ginger and cinnamon
* Sanani — a Yemeni coffee preparation
* Adani Chai — Yemeni black tea with cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and milk
* Black Yemeni Tea — cardamom and cinnamon
* Turkish Coffee
* Arabic Coffee I ordered a cocktail smoothie (a fruity blend of strawberry, mango and banana), egg & cheese sandwich (sliced hardboiled eggs with cream cheese on a crusty baguette) and dubai chocolate. Loved that drink and wish the sandwich has some more seasoning. Grade: B

Range Finder Coffee is a small craft coffee shop in downtown Fayetteville that is named after the Argus C3, a rangefinder film camera produced from 1939 to 1966. Owner Craig Reger conceived the shop around the similarities between specialty coffee and analog photography — both involve precise techniques, timing and a trained hand. That photography influence carries into the shop’s atmosphere, with camera/photo-related décor and a generally cozy, vintage-feeling aesthetic. The concept originally operated inside Water Stone Outdoors before moving into its current brick-and-mortar location in October 2022. It serves ethically sourced beans roasted by La Terza Coffee in Cincinnati, ReAnimator Coffee in Philadelphia, MOMI in Akron, and Passenger and Necessary Coffee in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It also serves loose-leaf specialty tea from MEM Tea in Boston. The menu includes espresso, cappuccinos, cortados, Americanos, lattes, mochas, cold brew, pour-over and Japanese iced coffee, along with specialty drinks. The maple latte seems is the drink to try. The combination of maple and smoked sea salt is heavenly. Grade: A

The Barista Bot at Denver International Airport is a fully automated coffee kiosk. It's a robotic barista that prepares espresso drinks, lattes, mochas, and flavored coffee beverages 24 hours a day.


It uses locally roasted Denver coffee and lets you customize flavors and toppings while you watch the robot make your drink. It wasn't the smoothest process. I waited a while for it to be serviced, and then it was a bit messy. Flavor? Fine.

Montana Coffee Traders has long been one of the most recognizable coffee brands in northwest Montana. The company started in nearby Whitefish in 1981 and built a loyal following through its house-roasted coffee. For many years, its downtown Kalispell café was a popular stop for breakfast, lunch, espresso drinks and bags of locally roasted beans. Unfortunately, the downtown Kalispell location permanently closed in August 2025 due to rising operating costs and lack of profitability, according to company officials. Montana Coffee Traders still operates other locations in the Flathead Valley, including Whitefish and Columbia Falls. The coffeehouse menu centers around espresso drinks, house-roasted coffee, teas and blended specialties. Breakfast options included hearty dishes like the Big Sky breakfast, scrambles, omelets, breakfast wraps, quiche, oatmeal and granola. For lunch, the menu featured sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and vegetarian specialties, with favorites such as the Glacier Melt and Black Bean Hummus Quesadilla. Fresh pastries and baked goods rounded out the menu. I enjoyed a small haul from this coffee shop: hot chocolate, quiche and a delicious everything seasoned biscuit. I enjoyed everything, though my hot chocolate was more ~artisanal~ and not as sweet. No matter - it was still tasty, as was the flavorful quiche. If you're in the area of Glacier National Park, it's the perfect fuel-up spot. Grade: B

While driving through Ripley, I spotted this funky little camper off on the side road. CampGrounds Espresso offers espresso, tea and refreshers, plus some small snacks. I ordered a lemonade refresher with peach and cherry. These are flavors I absolutely love, the texture was on point, and it lived up to its "refreshing" name on a particularly warm day. Grade: A

Calming Goat Coffee Co. is a small, local coffee shop in Point Pleasant that has a playful “goat” theme throughout its menu and branding. The shop leans into specialty drinks and creative seasonal items — things like flavored lattes, cold brews, matcha drinks and more. The décor leans into a modern farmhouse style with modern lighting, metal seating, wood tones, and lots of little decorative touches. For food, their offerings include hot sandwiches and paninis, wraps, bagel sandwiches, and flatbreads, along with lighter options like protein bowls, egg bites and soups that rotate depending on the time of year. They also have a playful “boujee toast” selection that elevates simple toast with creative toppings, plus grab-and-go lunch items for convenience. On the sweeter side, the bakery program is a major highlight, with daily rotating pastries such as cookies, brownies, scones, danishes and occasional specialty desserts inspired by trending flavors. So, I wanted to try a little of everything - drinks, food & bakery! Let's get into it. I ordered a strawberry banana smoothie, which is basic, but also a sure-fire winner. Lightly sweet and fruity. I also did a rice krispie treat that was sticky and satisfying. We didn't really do rice krispie treats growing up - maybe that's why I love them - but I always pick one up when I see them for sale. The avocado toasted bagel had avocado, everything seasoning, cream cheese & balsamic glaze. It was simple, but nice. Creamy but acidic. Good balance. Grade: A

Heartwood Coffee is a small coffee shop tucked inside the lobby of New Heights Church in downtown Milton. It opened in 2020 and operates with limited daytime hours, primarily serving morning and early afternoon traffic. The vibe leans simple and friendly. It’s understated and functional — but still cute. On the menu, you’ll find the expected lineup of espresso drinks — lattes, flavored coffees and seasonal specials. If you're looking for food options, they offer muffins, brownies, cookies and the like. I enjoyed a caramel frappe, which had a nice balance of boldness and sweetness. For me. A savory biscuit sealed the deal. Have you been? Grade: B