Not Your Ordinary Cup of Joe -- The Art of Coffee Drinking

For centuries, Europeans have mastered the art of coffee drinking and coffee culture. I love a rustic and unique coffee house that has an old world elegance to it. Your time is what you choose it to be....great conversation, a time to pen the next best seller or perhaps reading one. It's on these bitter cold days that I would love nothing more than to lounge at one of these cozy places. In the city, Starbucks has become the standard for coffee drinking....it caters to convenience (it's hard to walk three blocks without running into another one). On a recent trip to Oslo, Norway my husband smiled at the fact that there wasn't a single Starbucks in sight! This is why when we head up to the Catskills I love to frequent three of my favorite Sullivan county coffee houses.

Buffalo Zach's is located in the heart of downtown Roscoe, NY. This was the first coffee house I ever visited in the region and instantly fell in love. The decor can best be described as southwestern with a dabble of adirondack flair. Beautiful hand carved furniture adorns the place and I believe the owner does a lot of this work himself. There are many zen quotes posted on the wall alongside Native American art. The place just oozes charm and love.


Peter, the owner, is extremely welcoming and for you dog lovers out there.... he named the place after his two adorable labs. He also has an amazing story to tell and I will touch upon his special cause and how this place of business supports this dream in a future post. For those of you who enjoy fishing but absolutely need to stay "plugged" into your computers..Buffalo Zach's offers free Wi Fi. Outside of being a fabulous coffee house they also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the summer, there is live music on their outside deck and even Peter has been known to belt a tune or two for the crowds. If you are ever in the area stop in and say hello.

If you love Samba with your coffee or morning juice then the next destination is one you might want to put on your list. Samba Brazilian Juice Bar is located on Main street Jeffersonville, NY.


This place is fabulously designed with dark wood floors, funky area rugs and nicely placed seating. They have exposed shelving with unique gift items that can be purchased. They are also connected to the toy store next door and from personal experience offers hours of entertainment for the children. The place has a festive and friendly vibe. In the words of a local Jeffersonville resident, "This would be the place you would take a city girl to impress her."

In the quiet and dreamy hamlet of Narrowsburg, NY is where my final favorite is located. This chic and modern coffee house is called the Narrowsburg Roasters. This place offers an amazing gourmet selection of coffee and hot beverages. Their sandwiches are absolutely delectable...if you are ever there be sure to ask for their turkey and brie.....have them toast it....you'll thank me later :>)......

The back offers a seating area with a mod like decor and there are local jams and products on display. There is also some leather seating at the front of the store offering views of the many adorable shops. Complimentary Wi Fi is also available. A great place to stop in for a quick snack or to catch up on the morning newspaper.

Enjoy!!