For those of you caffeine addicts who, like me, love coffee but feel guilty giving those corporate bastards at Starbucks and Einstein’s your money, do not despair- I have found us a watering hole!  Just steps away from Prospector Square, Yellow Snow is coffee shop with offerings  as unique as it’s name.  From artisanal roasted coffees to dank sandwiches, Yellow Snow has a diverse menu set at affordable prices (especially for Park City). Mostly frequented by locals, Yellow Snow is rarely crowded, making it a great place to escape the bustle of Main St. Equipped with free wifi and ample seating room it is perfect for working/studying. Big blue velvet couches and yellow walls give this place a cozy vibe and even if you forget your headphones it’s not that bad because they play pretty decent music ( i.e. Ratatat, the Doors, and Peter Tosh). The service is fast and friendly and there is live music every weekend but the best thing about Yellow Snow is no doubt the homemade ice cream. It is made fresh every morning by the owner himself -Italian gelato style in exotic flavors like chai tea latte, blueberry muffin, and local Utah brewery’s very own Oatmeal Stout. Even in the dead of winter ice cream has never been so appealing.

In Park City, Utah, on MLK Day, I was trying to get breakfast, and didn’t even realize that places wouldn’t be open.  My friend Lila and I walked up Main Street to the Morning Ray Café Where I had been fortunate enough to completely enjoy a breakfast only days before. As we reached the Ray Café, we found they closed at 11am, and it was 11:15. We trudged back down the street, and the first open coffee-serving establishment we found had a waiting line for about 25 minutes til we’d be seated, and we were beyond hungry. We walked down the street another block further, when (cue angels singing in heaven, “Alleluia’s”) we saw Java Cow. (more…)

We all have our own little obsessions, whether it be taking a shower everyday, using Purell constantly, knowing what time is it, or continuously drinking water. Mine isn’t as healthy as water-drinking or as hygienic as taking showers.  I have an addiction to caffeine. 

I remember how it happened. I didn’t have a sip of coffee or caffeine until late in my life; I mean high school of course. One of my friends started working at the local coffee shop. Let me tell you, this coffee shop, Cool Beans, is wonderful. It’s one of those well kept secrets that only locals know about. I was spoiled. My friend would make the best raspberry mochas, and soon I would only go if she was there. 

It is hard to find a good coffee shop now a days. Large corporations are ruining the name of coffee. Who actually wants burnt tasting coffee from Starbucks? Not I, said the cat. These shops are at every corner, making them extremely accessible and quick. This has become a problem, especially for someone with an addiction. (more…)