today after running errands and getting things in place for saturday (the photo is of the courts where we will be set up), i treated myself to a fantastic cup of java at a sweet little cafe in west view known as the Coffee Buddha (https://www.facebook.com/coffeebuddha) that i had been reading about for months on end. finally, the moment arrived where i could really check it out and see what all the buzz was about. it was definitely “buzzworthy” 🙂

it’s a great cozy little place with lots of good vibes and fantastic coffee. no lie. i had the coronado and it was smooth. every 2nd wednesday of the month at 8:00pm there is a poetry night and open mic night for those aspiring beatniks and closet poets. you don’t have to worry about parking even though there is plenty of street-side parking, there is a lot as well. with the weather really turning a corner, there is a beautiful porch to escape the hub-bub for a little while on. seriously, if you like your star-whatever, all is good but if you really like a good bean without the trek in to the city–this is it. if you love mano-a-mano because of the coffee…you are in the right place. you might just want to bring your slippers 😉