Fretboard Coffee - Columbia

So, I discovered Fretboard at the Clover's tasting event and instantly fell in love with their coffee (this coming from a Starbucks junkie). My favorite is the Bolivian, which is robust but smooth, with no bitter aftertaste (it puts Pike Place to shame, seriously). I'm trying to limit my caffeine intake, so I'm finding a lot of half caff or decaf in my cup nowadays. I grabbed a bag of Fretboard Bolivian decaf at Hy-Vee the other day, taking a leap of faith that I would enjoy it as much as the regular, but hadn't had a chance to try it yet. I visited Fretboard's shop in person for the first time today, and they brewed up a cup of fresh Bolivian decaf just for me. I couldn't believe what my taste buds were telling me. This was decaf? It tastes just as amazing as the regular brew! I gave it a little half-and-half, which they carry from Ozark Mountain Creamery. I was in heaven! Who gets this excited over decaf, right? Certainly not me before today! I definitely recommend stopping in to their cool little shop for possibly the best cup of coffee you've ever had.

I had delicious Dragon Eyes tea, a fantastic cinnamon roll, and they let us stay ten minutes past closing time. Wonderful place!

Excellent place. Perfect college town coffee house. Tiny, rustic, and great coffees. They seem to specialize in a lot of the new coffee trends going on these days but I'm a simple man with simple tastes and my dry cappuccino was wonderful.

I visited for the first time yesterday. I loved the atmosphere and how friendly the staff was! My coffee was amazing! I bought a growler of cold brew coffee to share with my husband (who LOVEs a great cup of coffee) and after 1 drink he's hooked! He said it may be the best coffee ever!!!

I visited Fretboard for the first time today on the recommendation of a local. That was the best chai latte I've ever had in my life; I'll definitely be coming back!