I was asked 16 questions about my neighborhood for Folio’s Annual Manual edition. Until the magazine drops on Tuesday I will list a question, with my answer, each day.

Where is the closest coffee shop in Springfield?
I think the actual question was where is the closest place to get a cup of coffee. In my mind I modified the question to be where is the closest place to get a decent cup of coffee.

18 Blocks from 7th Street, the closest coffee shop would be Starbucks at the Landing.

I don’t think there will be too much debate about this answer. At one time I would have said Main Street Bakery, but they have been closed for months now. I guess I could go to A-Z Sandwiches and get coffee (and I probably will now). There is also a place to get coffee in the Bank of America lobby, but who wants to drink coffee at a bank?

There are probably 10 downtown diners in between my spot and the Landing, but do any of them really qualify as a coffee shop? This begs a larger question, why is there no coffee shop in Springfield? We could surely support an Uncommon Grounds…or maybe not. You tell me.

All I know is when a coffee shop does open in Springfield I will be sitting my butt in there all the time. Sucking up free wi-fi and the yummy black stuff.

Previous questions:
What is Springfield known for?
Who is the most interesting person in Springfield?
What is the best restaurant in Springfield?

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