What’s something you always do when traveling?

Paul and I always get coffee. And I do mean “always” literally. Because we prioritize getting a good cup of coffee. Everywhere. All. The. Time.

Sometimes, it’s a legendary coffee. Like in France, where Café de Flore exudes 19^th-century Parisian élan.

Sometimes, it’s a random coffee. Like in Greece, where every gas station has an espresso machine.

Most of the time, it’s a local coffee shop, the more successful of which may have several locations.

We just finished a new guide to the best coffee in Minneapolis, Minnesota’s largest city.

The “City of Lakes” coffee scene offers individuality, personality, and community aplenty. It’s proudly local. Sizzling hot. And also, very cool.

Alas, right before publishing, we learned that a beloved indie coffee shop, Wesley Andrews Coffee and Tea, recently closed for good.

And Wesley Andrews served top-tier coffee and teas in a quaint cafe with cool vibes.

Food and Wine Magazine named Wesley Andrews one of the 50 best coffee shops in America, and THE best in Minnesota.

But after nine years of steadfast commitment, the owners Jared Thompson and Johan Podlewski chose to close the door rather than sell the business.

Still, we’ll keep watch. Hopefully one of the Twin Cities community will step into the Eat Street space.

In the meantime, we raise our cortado glass and bid arrivederci to the Wesley Andrews team.

Here’s to individuality, personality, and community.

Until next time, Reader,

Travel on, sparkle on, meaningfully✨

Marilee + Paul Kostadimas
Spotlight Sojourns | Slow Travel
​with the Hidden Gemologists®

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PS: If you’d like to read about the chic cafes and cool coffee shops in Minneapolis, click HERE to read our hot-off-the-press article.

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