Sunrise Coffee Co.

After enduring a bad day, I decided to begin my on my journey to find good coffee in Las Vegas. First on my list was Sunrise Coffee Co. As you walk in, its got a weird vibe between home and a Southeast Asian temple. There were various seating options, red leather couches- like from the Matrix, a set of French Renaissance chaises, modern couches, tables, etc. The decoration was as well interesting. A deep mix between nature-inspired wall art, a fire place, a bookshelf, Buddhist-inspired art, and a wide variety of local art being sold as well. The drink options seemed simple: Tea, Espresso- cold or hot, Pastries, and other knick-knacks. As for the prices, although everything is deemed to be organic, it was considerably pricey. I decided to start off with a Hazelnut Latte. You are given the option of being served in a mug or a to-go cup. The mugs although add a nice touch and help reduce waste, were of such large and awkward sizes, I decided to go with the to-go container. And I found out that they use the new cups which are composed of paper and corn syrup- that means biodegradable and fully compostable! :) As I got my drink and prepared myself to finish reading a few chapters before my evening class, I came to find the little nook by the fireplace with the red chairs empty- signs of my bad day coming to an end! The coffee tasting and critiquing then began. The first sip was not scalding hot, which was pleasant. But the coffee was weak... perhaps I enjoy my coffee stronger than others, but at the price they are charging, I expected more. The hazelnut flavor was good though, not artificial like when they pump flavor shots into your coffee. And the milk in it wasn't too heavy either, which is a first- I drink fat free milk, so I immediately notice the thickness in different dairies.

The coffee wasn't horrible, but I had put so much hope into getting amazing coffee in my first visit to the local coffee houses of Vegas. The atmosphere was relaxed, but focusing enough to entice me to not fall asleep while I finished up my reading. And the chair as cheesy as it sounds and looks, is actually comfortable. And finally when I finished my latte, I ordered up the Americano. And I was delighted to see them properly prepare it by starting off with espresso and then adding hot water. The coffee this time was good, not Illy good, but a world of a difference from the hazelnut latte. The organic coffee is not as spicy or fruity as I had hoped, yet its up to par with a decent french roast.

And so, that concludes the Sunrise Coffee Co. Large prices, meager drinks, but a great place to wind down.