Rao’s Coffee

Last time I was there was 5 years ago. After many coffee shops and cities later this is still one of my fondest place on the coffee/​tea list. Go Raos!!! And it’s pronounced ray-​o-​s.

4 words: Decaf English Breakfast Tea. It’s a bit expensive, but I think it’s well worth it. I tried a cinnamon bun for the first time this morning and it was fabulous.

A bit pricy for what it is, and no decaf chai latte. Can’t get closer to the library though!
Note: Lately (April 2013) this Rao’s can’t seem to keep its espresso machine working. Come’on, people, feed my addiction!

My friends used to say «They must mix something in the Rao’s coffee. It is so addicting!» It is true. I am not a coffee drinker but I LOVEd their coffee… The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee would sweep you away from the moment you entered the MHC library. I am a big fan of the chai tea. A staple for the all-nighters…They also have delicious muffins, cheese-​cake bars and scones of sorts. Sometimes they also carry grab and go lunches. You can buy half if you don’t want the whole thing. Just carry some cash along so that you can sample some :)

Great coffee. Vanilla au lait is definitely the best. The only problem is that they only accept onecard and cash but no debit or credit card

This is a small outpost of the local Rao’s Coffee Roasting Company franchise, whose main location is on Kellogg Street in nearby Amherst. If you are on campus and are looking for a cup of coffee on the stronger side, or want to choose from an impressive stock of tea (herbal, chai, black, green, etc.), skip Blanchard Campus Center and come to this location inside the lobby historic Williston Library instead. Service is friendly and quick, ideal for rapid a rapid caffeine fix between study sessions. However, its also a great place to linger – the best part of getting a cup to stay is the opportunity to enjoy a view of the gorgeous white marble Renaissance-​era fountain that occupies the equally stunning atrium, which is an irreverent interpretation of Michelangelo’s Laurentian library.