There is nothing better than a good cup of Joe. Maybe there is, but we can't talk about it here. Also, there is nothing worse than a bad cup, or even more pathetic, over steamed and burnt milk. Blech. Praise the coffee shops that do a really great job and also who delivers stellar service. Coffee shops are part of our daily lives, our own personal religions.

Is Starbucks dominating the world? Do you stand in line for a latte just to order a Vente or will you go out of the way to hit your local coffee shop? Is there someone that takes care of you every day and makes you the perfect drink and reads your mind? Is Stabucks taking over or is it spreading the gospel of this drink that we call coffee? Now that we have five Starbucks, we need to see more local indie coffee shops.Whatever your feelings, there some local places that will kick some caffeinated butt? Tell us about them and make sure that you help spread the love for local coffee shops.

Wi-fi Internet Connections:
Why on earth would you pay for that goofy T-Mobile at Starbucks when you can get a great wireless connection for free. Dewz, Plantation Coffee, Picasso, Firehouse, Queen Bean J Street all have free connections. 801B and G wireless cards will do the trick. Set the SSID to "any" and you are all over it. Thanks to Fire2Wire for being on the leading edge. You will have to do a quick registration and a quick rulesof the road then you are back on and surfin'.

Post your coffee shop review!
Who steams their milk perfectly? Who brews for the perfect amount of time? Do you have to wait in line for way to long. Do you go in every day and they still do not know your name? Who uses the best beans. Let us know and post your review.

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Hungry or Need Something To Do?
Try ModestoView's popular restaurant selector. You can go out for a great meal, see a show or concert at the State Theatre, Fat Cat or other local place that is serving up the live music or other fun activity. Downtown Modesto is extra easy now that you can just park your car, walk to dinner and entertainment and best of all, have some great cocktails. Make sure that you try something new! Find a restaurant. See what going on.

What is Angelina's Hot Chocolate?
This is the most decadent thing in the whole world. In this Paris "teahouse" on the Rue de Rivolie, you are served a small pitcher of wam melted chocolate and another small pitcher of warm whip cream. Then you mix together until you have the most unrealy cup of hot chocolate on the planet. Hmmmm.