Date of Visit: May 6, 2026
Location: Coffee With a Twist, Nitro, WV
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
Date of Visit: May 5, 2026
Location: The Electric Brew, Elkhart, IN
Rating: 👍 (Like)
This morning we got coffee at The Electric Brew in Elkhart before getting an oil change and heading up to the island to open the cottage for the season.
I had the Honey Bear Macchiato (hazelnut, butterscotch, honey).
Dad had Lyn's from the Barista's Favorite menu (Chocolate Banana Bread Latte - banana puree and mocha).
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: May 4, 2026
Location: Midway Coffee Co, Waynesville, MO
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
As we hit the road this morning, we searched for coffee on the route. Midway Coffee Co. came up as the first one that would be open as we passed by. It turned out to be very conveniently located on the frontage road between two exits (also Route 66 goes along the interstate on opposite side in this area). They also have a good variety of regular specialties and seasonal spring drinks.
Dad got the When the Sun Goes Down (white coffee, bourbon caramel, toasted marshmallow, mocha drizzle) from the Spring Menu.
I got the Awesome Blossom (white chocolate, banana, amaretto, sea salt caramel drizzle) also from the Spring Menu.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: May 3, 2026
Location: Roots Coffee Bar, Springfield, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
Dad stopped at Roots Coffee Bar to get us coffees on his way back from church.
Dad had the Roots Brew Latte (vanilla, honey, cardamon, cinnamon). He got me a Lavender Cookie Butter Latte, which he made up based on the flavor options they had. It ended up being a very good flavor combination.
Date of Visit: May 2, 2026
Location: Eurasia Coffee Co, Springfield, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
Our third and final coffeeshop of the day was Eurasia Coffee Co.
I had an Iced Almond Croissant Latte (buttery almond syrup, vanilla cold foam, almonds, and powdered sugar). Dad had a Yuzu Elderflower Espresso Tonic (Yuzu juice, simple syrup, espresso, fevertree elderflower tonic).
We also shared a Toasted Sesame Cookie.
Date of Visit: May 2, 2026
Location: Kingdom Coffee, Springfield, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
We did not plan to stop at another coffeeshop right after having visited The Coffee Ethic, but our next stop finding the Springfield 66 Statues led us to parking at Kingdom Coffee to walk the short trail over to the Night Riders of the Mother Road statue.
Dad and I both had a Lavender Sage Latte.
Date of Visit: May 2, 2026
Location: The Coffee Ethic, Springfield, MO
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We started our day at The Coffee Ethic.
I enjoyed the seasonal Cherry Brulee Latte (cherry vanilla, caramelized sugar).
Dad had the Peanut Miso Cortado. He is glad he tried it, but not something he would order again.
We also shared a potato crusted quiche.
Date of Visit: May 1, 2026
Location: Joplin Greenhouse Outpost Coffee, Diamond, MO
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We almost missed checking out the Joplin Greenhouse Outpost Coffee. We noticed it on our way to George Washington Carver National Monument and then almost did not stop on the way back to Springfield as Dad was more focused on looking for a place to stop for lunch than just getting coffee. As we passed it, I told him it might also have food, so he turned around. We also almost missed trying it out because it was only about half an hour before they closed for the day. Glad we didn't miss it as we really enjoyed it and got a bag of decaf coffee for home.
Dad had a Spring Flat White (blueberry, lavender). I had a Blueberry Cobbler Latte (blueberry, white mocha, brown sugar).
Dad also enjoyed the Brunch Wrap.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: May 1, 2026
Location: Echelon Coffee, Republic, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
As we drove from Springfield to George Washington Carver National Monument, we stopped at Echelon Coffee in Republic, MO (they also have a location in Springfield).
Dad got a pour over of the Columbia Huila.
I had a the Rosemary Latte from their spring seasonal menu.
Date of Visit: April 30, 2026
Location: Trailer Perk Coffee, Springfield, MO
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We started our day of Route 66 in Springfield with coffee at Trailer Perk Coffee. They even had a Route 66 Centennial Limited Edition Road Trip Drinks menu.
I got the Cruise Control Latte (Almond Roca) from the Route 66 Centennial menu.
Dad had one of their signature drinks, Flamingo, which is a white coffee white chocolate, raspberry mocha.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: April 29, 2026
Location: Rise & Grind Coffee Station, Miller, MO
Rating: 👎 (Never Again)
Date of Visit: April 29, 2026
Location: Brick & Mortar Coffee, Springfield, MO
Rating: 👍 (Like)
We started our day walking over to Brick & Mortar Coffee.
Dad enjoyed the Purple Haze (Ube Latte).
I enjoyed the Spring 4ward (Lavender, Caramel, Coconut, Cardamon Latte).
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date: April 28, 2026
Location: Nashville Coffees (Nasvhille, TN)
Rating: 👍 (Like)
As we hit the road this morning, we went back to the same coffee shop we visited last time we stayed at the KOA Nashville. Dad and I both got drinks from their Spring Seasonal menu.
Dad got a Honey Lavender Latte.
I got a Blackberry Cream Latte.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: April 26, 2026
Location: Grand Strand Coffee, Myrtle Beach, SC
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
Date of Visit: April 19, 2026
Location: Beach Hippie Coffee, Myrtle Beach, SC
Rating: 👍 (Like)
For this week's Sunday coffee outing, we went to Beach Hippie Coffee. Dad and Mik had been before, but it was Mom and my first time.
Mik had the Hop Into the Waves Latte (white mocha, cookie butter, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon). Mom had the Flop Flop Fancy Latte (vanilla bean date, pistachio, caramel.
Dad got the Seaside Date Latte (vanilla bean date, cinnamon, sea salt) and I got the Watercolor Sunrise (blueberry and white mocha).
Date of Visit: April 17, 2026
Location: Liberty Brew Coffee, Conway, SC
Rating: ❤️ (Love)
We visited Liberty Brew Coffee to try out some of their current seasonals.
Mik and Mom tried the Oceanside Latte (coconut vanilla latte, blue raspberry frothed milk, sweat cream cold foam).
I enjoyed the Trail Mix Latte (butter pecan, hazelnut, pistachio). Dad had a Mexican Mocha from their regular menu.
Mik and I also enjoyed a quick game of chess while waiting for our drinks to be made.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
Date of Visit: March 28, 2026
Location: Kibsi Coffee, Navy Pier Chicago, IL
Rating: 👍 (Like)
Mom and Dad discovered this new coffee shop out at the end of Navy Pier in the Sable Hotel lobby.
Mom had an iced vanilla cream coffee. Dad had a cafe latte. Just the basics and tasted great.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
