Driving over here, I realized why people love Starbucks so much. I was nervous. Nervous to go to a freakin’ coffeeshop! But I didn’t want to look like the newbie. Regulars are nestled into their fave tables with their laptops and “the usual,” and I didn’t want to stick out like a sore thumb. I briefly contemplated re-routing myself to the nearest Starbucks. And then I realized how ridiculous I was being, and how much I wanted to try Bouldin Creek’s breakfasts, made with free-range eggs. Or possibly their vegetarian or vegan food.
So now I sit at this table, working happily, my belly full of delicious bagel sammich and tea. I’m certain I look like a regular to anyone who comes in after me. Mission accomplished! And I feel silly for being intimidated.
So on to my thoughts of Bouldin Creek: I ordered a Tokyo Fog, which is green tea chai with vanilla soymilk–delicious and served at a perfect temperature, which is pretty amazing. For breakfast, I ordered the special: a whole wheat bagel sammich with a patty of free-range egg, spinach, and Swiss gruyere cheese melted together. Aside from being way too greasy, it was quite tasty. Next time I’ll try something else, though, and ask for them to use as little oil as possible. I mean, this thing took TWO napkins to eat!
The atmosphere is pretty chill, I’m inside right now, but they have a substantial number of patios and outdoor seating and covered outdoor seating and such. They also have the requisite game/book bookshelf, which is cool for people that are just hanging out. Obviously they have free wi-fi, since I’m posting this. The staff is typical coffeeshop–a little funky, sometimes scruffy, definitely unique–and super nice. I like the place so far …