Coffee shops provide calm atmosphere for students

By Levi Shultz / Intern – Since classes started last week, local coffee shops are experiencing a rise in business as students flock to the counter to buy $5 mochas in order to study and do homework. “This city thrives on word of mouth and local customers supporting local businesses,” said Glen Haas, owner of the Hydrant Cafe, located at 208 West Oak St. But why are students choosing local coffee ...

Eco-friendly coffee mugs for those going green and on the go

With coffee shops on practically every street corner, the coffee craze has become a permanent part of our culture. For many of us, coffee or another caffeinated beverage is essential in the mornings. It's what helps wake us up. It's what helps us function. But the disposable coffee cups, plastic lids and cardboard sleeves are quickly growing to be a permanent part of our landfills. The solution ...

AnchorFree thrives when nations censor sites

David Gorodyansky started AnchorFree Inc. in 2005 to offer free, private Web surfing in coffee shops, airports and other places with wireless hot spots. The chief executive officer never predicted that five years later the Mountain View-based company's... Chief executive officer - World Wide Web - Coffeehouse - Business - Mountain View California

Buzz brews over soaring coffee costs

Java shops are buzzing about a recent jolt in the cost of coffee beans, leading some to raise prices while consumers...

Creperie confirms Chatsworth Road has a grey economy

It looks like Chatsworth Road is becoming the capital of Clapton's cafe culture with two coffee shops/delis, a juice bar, a 'kitchen' and now a creprie. For some reason four out of five of these new places have grey shop fronts.