Mountaineer Roasting Co. has been producing coffee for some time, but they recently opened up a cafe where they serve it, along with other tasty treats. 



It's located in a new build along with other businesses. It has large windows that let lots of natural light stream inside. 



The design is lovely - trendy with light wooden shelves, dark metal brackets, chalkboards, marble-esque countertops and a minimalist vibe. 



I kept it simple with a latte and a blueberry muffin - a beautiful pairing.



If I'm getting a stronger coffee, I like to pair it with a sweet treat. If I'm just having a coffee, I'll add cream and sugar to it. 



The coffee is good - robust and strong. And look at that cute latte art! I alternate taking a bite of muffin and siping on the latte for some sweet and bitter flavors together.



The blueberry muffin (always one of my favorites) was extra sweet with an icing topping. But still moist and made for a perfect complement to the coffee.



Grade: A

Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Shop has been a gem in Bridgeport for years, and now they've opened a second location in Morgantown. 



With a picture-perfect Instagram aesthetic, the Morgantown shop serves up coffee, pepperoni rolls, sandwiches and a bevy of sweets in a modern yet cozy space.



My friend Lisa, her adorable baby Cooper and I went to check it out. I had to try a few different things to get the full ~feel~ of the place, right? 



First off, I got a small cannoli chip and dip set from the fridge. Can we just first talk about how absolutely genius this is? If you break cannolis or maybe have some that are starting to get stale, it's a whole new product - and a better eating experience, quite frankly. Cannolis can be a mess and a whole process. Cannoli chips in the pistachio filling are much easier to enjoy. And share. 



Look how many amazing things are on this menu! OK moving on.



Next up was a pepperoni roll, which apparently come from Oliverio's Ristorante. But mine included hot peppers, and it was delicious.



Next up: a caramel iced latte. This hit the spot after a few swirls to get the caramel all mixed up. We all do this, right? Like, the entire time we're drinking it? *swirls coffee* You can see Cooper wanted to try it, too! It was great.



But, wait, there's more. I got some additional goodies to take home.



The first of which was a slice of turtle cheesecake. These cheesecakes are unbelievable. They are so rich, but they are so, so good. I ate a bite of my piece for a few days. Not only is the cheesecake itself sweet, but the sugary icing and THEN drizzle of caramel. *drools*



And, then I also purchased this small peanut butter parfait that had layers of mousse, crunchies and chocolate. I liked that this was something a little different from what you typically see in a bakery so it was a nice little treat. And, how can this not be tasty? If you're a peanut butter and chocolate fan, it's a must. So smooth and creamy.



Have you been?



Grade: A 

Have you heard of Anthrasyte Coffee?

If not, let me share with your their mission statement, so to speak:

"Born in the Appalachian Mountains, Anthrasyte Coffee is a social enterprise with a love of Coffee and a deep passion for the outdoors. Especially in our home state of West Virginia where world class offerings of hiking trails, rock climbing, white water rafting and skiing is often overshadowed by many of the social and economic challenges the state is encountering.

Ultimately, the Anthrasyte Coffee family is driven to create an outdoor brand that ignites the spark that becomes a wildfire of change and opportunities in the lives of West Virginians.

Each bag purchased of Anthrasyte Coffee will enable us to donate funds to key issue areas in West Virginia. This would include but not limited to: The Opioid Crisis, Economic Development, Mental Illness, Literacy, and Sustainable Drinking Water"

They're currently roasting in Pittsburgh, though that may change in the future. I have this "Lovely Day" blend, which smells so good and is sure to make your day a lovely one.

Have you tried them yet? Learn more here.

The Market Cafe in Wheeling is located downtown in the Centre Market area.



The building is cute, and the interior has some homey vibes with comfy chairs and chalkboard menus. 



The menu features breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches and coffee drinks. 



On this day, I was looking for a little caffeine fix so I ordered a frappe. 



The one on the menu that captured my attention was the "cotton candy" frappe because while, yes, it does sound super sweet ... I don't think I have ever seen it on a drink menu before? So I wanted to try it. 



It was very cute - but indeed very sweet. And, not sure I got my caffeine fix because the drink was cream-based and I don't know that it actually had any espresso in it. It was more like a milkshake.



Overall, it definitely gave me a bit of a sugar rush, and I applaud the cafe for some unique offerings.

Grade: B

This past year has been the "year of the coffee shop" in Morgantown. There have been a handful that have popped up, and they're all lovely. The latest in that series for me is Annie's Coffee and Creamery. 



Located on Fort Pierpont Drive, this coffee shop comes from the same folks who brought us Apple Annie's, San Marzano Italian Market and more. 



The cofffee shop is located in the plaza on Fort Pierpont Drive along with a handful of other new (well, new to me) restaurants, shops and other businesses. There's plenty of parking, and the buildings are completely new.



The space has high ceilings with some cozy areas flanking the large counter space. Again, when circumstances change, I can see this being a lovely spot to have a coffee or ice cream, get some work done (or catch up on blogging in my case) and relax. 



I love that they support the community. Their coffee beans are roasted by Stone Tower Joe in Fairmont, loose-leaf teas come from The Tea Shoppe at The Seneca Center, and fresh-baked goods are rom Apple Annie’s.



They offer espresso and coffee drinks like lattes, flat whites and macchiatos, teas, and hot cocoa. You can have them hot or iced. Then there's ice cream - bowl, cone, sundae or try the Annie-Lanche, which is soft-serve blended with a mix-in. And, there's a variety of muffins, scones, cookies, cupcakes, cake, pies, pepperoni rolls. sandwiches and wraps.



On this day, I went with a red velvet cookie, a pepperoni roll and a latte to go. The cookie, dotted with white chocolate chips, was large, perfectly chewy and delish. The pepperoni roll is unique in that they use both slices and sticks. And, they're pretty fresh, which is crucial for fluffy dough. And the drink was great. It had a great balance of bitter and sweet and was all-around comforting.



Have you been?

Grade: A

Coffee roasters are few and far between in West Virginia, so I'm always very excited when a new one pops up - wherever it may be! 



Sibling Coffee Roasters is located in Charles Town, though I first ordered coffee beans from them when they were located in Summit Point before the official opening of the coffee shop. 



The shop is centrally located right downtown, and it is absolutely adorable. A chalkboard displays the large menu of flavors. The walls are exposed brick, and they even have a nice selection of breads, pastries and other goodies. 



When I visited, it was cool outside, so a hot English Toffee Caramel latte sounded like perfection to me. And, wow, what a good choice it was. Of course, it was on the sweeter side, which is just what I like. It was delicious.



They also had quiche available, which is one of my favorite. breakfast options. It was a chorizo and cheddar, and it was a bit sharp for my taste, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. 



Next time, I definitely want to try some of those hot chocolate bombs. Yum!



Or one of the muffins. Because everything I've had has been tasty.



Have you been here yet?



Grade: B

Pressed Coffee House is a new-ish coffee shop in St. Marys that offers everything from create-your-own cold brew and smoothies to chai and lattes.



On this particular day, they had a little pop up with Rollin' In The Dough, so I was excited to try two local businesses all in one place. 



The shop is small, but cute. The counter has beautiful subway tile and a wooden top. Green plants dot the space. The menu isn't huge, but it's fairly customizable. I went with a s'mores latte, because of course I did. Chocolate, Toasted Marshmallows, and a hint of Cinnamon - classic flavors. I also ordered a banana nut muffin so I could try one of their own baked goods. All in all, it was a lovely little breakfast. And helps fulfill a need in this area.



The pop-up shop for cookies was also nice. I ordered a cookie there, and it was decorated beautifully and typical of the harder sugar cookies that are presented beautifully.



Finally, I took my goodies will me on a slow drive to Middle Island to take in the sights and see what animals I could spot!



Have you been to any of these places?



Grade: A