Even those of you who know me, might not know that one of my favorite activities is hanging out in coffee shops. I like to sit and read French existentialism in translation and drink lattes, sometimes I'll eat a pastry too.
Today I went to one of my favorite spots after work, Cafe Trieste for a drink and to sit and read the East Bay Express. They had a clipboard for Oakland residents to sign who were interested in them opening up another location at 4043 Piedmont. I did NOT sign it... In my humble opinion Piedmont Avenue does not need any more coffee shops.
I like Trieste, but I've already chosen Cafe Rooz over Gaylords, Peets and Starbucks. I do not think the approximately 11 block area that constitutes the Piedmont Strip really needs a fifth caffeine hangout.
Cafe Trieste is the best coffee shop on San Pablo Ave, but there's no need for them to move into a neighborhood that isn't hurting for coffee.
Posted by nullius at August 22, 2007 07:06 PM