Sara F.
Yelp
Licensed coffee shop.
I prefer drip coffee to Americano's and Field Trip makes the best drip coffee around. They are very particular about where they source their beans from and give you a choice of three beans. What is exceptionally helpful is that they have accurate definitions, earthy, spicy etc, of each bean and are happy to tell you more about what to expect from taste.
As others have mentioned, the west facing patio is fantastic to grab a drink on during the summer. They have a couple of craft brews on tap and a limited bar rail, although this is definitely more a coffee shop than a bar.
They do offer some pretty awesome pre-made sandwiches which are delivered daily and the type of backed goods one would expect, muffins, scones etc.
An important thing to be aware of is that each cup of coffee is made fresh via French press at point of order. I love this conceptually but it does impact the ability to get in and out quickly. I am not sure how they have figured it out, but it takes approx 4 minutes. When I French press at home it takes 10.
I love that they take the time to brew with integrity but it certainly has stopped me from stopping in on certain occasions when I have been in a rush. I have tried calling in advance to place an order but they don't actually have a landline.
The staff is approachable and friendly, although there is one guy who looks at you sideways if you don't tip, which as a result, I never do if he is the person serving me.
The latter two paragraphs are the reason this get a 4 rather than a 5.