The Tune Up Taproom – Boulder, CO

Location “On The Radar” – which means: It looks interesting, cool or otherwise worth a special trip so that it can be “Recommended” and, eventually, receive a fully certified “Review” from Coffeehouses and Brewpubs “Third Places” — after “Home” and “Work” — serve as community gathering spots. The people behind these businesses believe in giving back to their … Read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar & Thunder Island Brewing Co. – Cascade Locks, OR

Adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail along the banks of the Columbia River Gorge: THIRSTY CAFE is an intimate space serving high-quality coffee & eats while supporting cancer patients/families thru THE JOY FOUNDATION and enjoy craft beer on a deck overlooking The Bridge of the Gods at THUNDER ISLAND BREWING CO. which also supports local community organizations promoting sustainability, natural resources & the all-around outdoors

Temple Coffee Roasters & Bike Dog Brewing Company – Sacramento, CA

TEMPLE serves up “good vibes, great service, and exceptionally well-prepared coffee” in coffeehouses in Sacto (and nearby Davis) and eponymous BIKE DOG BREWING loves (naturally) bikes, dogs & brewing – and sharing great experiences – esp. thru their standout “Bitter Cup of Joe” ESB (treated with Ethiopian Temple beans) and “Black Lives Matter” Imperial Brown Ale (100% proceeds donated to Know Your Rights Campaign.)

Boon Boona Coffee & Metier Brewing Company – Seattle, WA

In Support of Black-Owned Businesses: Boon Boona Coffee is the bridge to African specialty coffee in their welcoming cafe located in Renton, WA and Metier (meaning “one’s calling”) Brewing making damn good craft beer in a kid-pet-and-event-friendly taproom that supports community causes in Woodinville’s Artisan Hill District