Java Jazz: Drive thru #3

Despite not really understanding the correlation between java and jazz, I decided to venture to this drive thru the other day. I dont really know what happened. I left the house on my way to Trader Joes and ended up hitting the drive thru and ending up at a park. this is what happens sometimes when it gets sunny out. All my errands and must do's end up lower on my 'must-do' list. love those Seattle spring days.

and, Java jazz was good, too.

Roosters Espresso- Drive Thru #2

COCK a DOODLe DOOOO.

I have avoided this place for some time. The logo has a Kentucky Fried Chicken'ish look to it, and these little Drive Thru's are somewhat plenitful in Seattle (more than one) so I start to think, chain...not good. and, then there is the whole naked barista culture. Wasnt sure if Roosters was a part of this whole classiness or not, so I guess I just judged it. and, I am sorry that I did, for I have had 2 pretty good lattes from these guys. Since they are on the way home from the Little Gym, it has made for an easy stop. I will never judge again!

Short Stop Coffee- Drive Thru #1

On this rainy morning, I hit SS on my way to Trader Joes. I am finding that the car seat and getting Z into it repeatedly is a challenge. I can swing once or twice a day, but when I have to continuously get him in and out, there is great protest. and man, he is a strong one. So, drive thru coffee is a god send at times. now, if I could just find some decent drive through food. SS makes a decent latte, and during the summer, a good frappe type drink. (could be from some powdered not-so-natural mix though) From the looks of it, there are some breakfast sandwiches offered here as well. have yet to try them though, but I will be back.

Me & Moms, Firehouse Coffee

As Fall becomes Winter, I will begin to seek out the drive through coffee stops as well as the indoor play areas. I love the idea of drive through coffee shops, I just fear them. The naked baristas give them all a bad name, unfortunately in my eyes, until last night, when I did some searching on Yelp. I found a few that actually had rave reviews, so I look forward to checking them out in the days ahead. But, yesterday, I decided to swing by Firehouse on my way to Me & Moms. Firehouse is a coffee house that is kid friendly AND they have a drive up window. Before kids, I never thought why this would really matter, but now, I only wish there were more of these places. It gets the business mind in me going too. how can I incorporate my love for baking, with coffee in a kid friendly way without being too kiddy? Anyway, back to my blog.



I have been to the Firehouse play area and while small, it does have some toys in a separate area. Nice if you just want to get out of the house for a cuppa, especially in weather like we have been having lately. I opted for the drive through since my second destination was Me & Moms, a consignment store across the street. I can’t say enough great things about this place. I always find cute and original kids clothes for Z here and now that he is a walker, he gets a kick out of exploring the toys and push cars while I browse for winter garb. It is spacious and stroller friendly, and unlike a competitor up the street in Wallingford, Me & Moms doesn’t smell of dirty diapers and is clutter free. (don’t even get me started on this other place)



It may not be a playground necessarily, but it definitely is a place where I feel like we both get something out of it. I get to buy him some cute clothes at a great price. And he gets to explore a new world of toys. A win win in my book.