Bridget D.
Yelp
B rad told me that this joint had tasty concoctions, even better than *bucks. I trust that guy, so I was up for sampling a warm caffeine beverage at this cute little coffee shop on the UNH campus/downtown of Durham.
B selected an iced coconut mocha latte style coffee drink. I was impressed with this choice. It was a nice combo of flavors, although the mocha did settle a bit on the bottom. Since B rad is a man(boy) he opted for no straw, so perhaps the flavors would blend better when sipped through one. That is how I would roll. They have other tasty sounding combinations as well, like banana mocha and raspberry mocha. However, as I am trying to move away from coffee (addiction) I selected a classic standby, a hot soy chai latte. This can often be a test for a coffee shop and I think Breaking New Grounds passed with a solid B. The spice was nice, not too overpowering, good level of foam, good non-tongue burning temperature. I enjoyed it.
We also decided to partake in a sweet to go along with our bevs. There were some biscotti, cookies, and an interesting looking rectangular item. The chap at the counter said it was a snicker cheesecake bar. Okay! The total for our treats was less than 9 smacks and they were served by the pleasant young staff promptly and politely.
We took a seat at one of the tables inside. B rad unwrapped the cheesecake bar and went at it with a plastic knife. He took a slice and placed it in his mouth. The look on his face was intriguing, a slight head tilt, some cocentration, a solid poker face. And then his review, "it tastes like nothing." Agreed. It had no discernible flavor, certainly not of snickers or cheesecake. I am fascinated when an item full of flavorful ingredients combines in a way that removes all the taste. So strange. We still ate it anyway. :)
