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What is your favorite brand of coffee?

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 5:25:08

Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

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Paul Coffey*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 18:21:03, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

(for rent)

John Coffey.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 9:22:42, in reply to "Paul Coffey*"

Like the drink, but not spelled the same.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

What, no Tim Hortons?*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 18:34:45, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

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They refuse to enter the Chicago market

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 18:17:15, in reply to "What, no Tim Hortons?*"

Between Starbucks and Dunkin's they think the market is saturated

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

I have a monthly subscription to Tim Wendelboe

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 17:45:38, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

Every once in a while I'll order some coffee from September or H+S

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

That's two recs, so I'm giving it a try*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 18:38:16, in reply to "I have a monthly subscription to Tim Wendelboe"

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Every once in a while I'll order some coffee from September or H+S

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

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if you like light roasts it's worth a try. it's expensive though*

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 18:53:41, in reply to "That's two recs, so I'm giving it a try*"

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Every once in a while I'll order some coffee from September or H+S

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

$42 shipping is pretty whack*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 18:57:11, in reply to "if you like light roasts it's worth a try. it's expensive though*"

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Every once in a while I'll order some coffee from September or H+S

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

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Coffee is disgusting*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:56:40, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Pcktacular*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 19:25:55, in reply to "Coffee is disgusting*"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Perfection*

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 16:34:49, in reply to "Coffee is disgusting*"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Also perfection*

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

The Midnight Baja Blast OTOH might be the best Mt. Dew of all. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:57:35, in reply to "Coffee is disgusting*"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

they've got that dirtified now*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 16:42:09, in reply to "The Midnight Baja Blast OTOH might be the best Mt. Dew of all. *"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

7/11.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on April 10, 2026, 14:38:04, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Starbucks.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:24:40, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

When it’s on sale, yes. Sumatra blend.

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 19:53:27, in reply to "Starbucks."

otherwise, whatever beans are on sale.

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

their Guatemalan Antiguan flavor whole beans make a pretty solid at-home espresso*

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 19:11:13, in reply to "Starbucks."

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

^5. I like the burnt taste and that every Starbucks everywhere tastes the same*

Posted by Desert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Desert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 17:52:42, in reply to "Starbucks."

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

i'm sure it's out there but i've not yet found a close comp to the salted caramel cream cold brew*

Posted by lcubed <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=lcubed' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:52:58, in reply to "Starbucks."

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

Milkshake category*

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

Milkshakes are delicious

Posted by digs <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=digs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 19:48:59, in reply to "Milkshake category*"

I don’t drink coffee but you have my attention

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

THey truly are

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 8:49:02, in reply to "Milkshakes are delicious "

but they aren't coffee

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I don’t drink coffee but you have my attention

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

Meh, I like Starbucks often. Haters be damned.*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:26:14, in reply to "Starbucks."

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

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a regular, black cold brew is v good there*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 16:46:50, in reply to "Meh, I like Starbucks often. Haters be damned.*"

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

It’s either milkshakes or over roasted coffee.

It’s like ordering a steak extra well done.

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

1. I stick to drip coffee or cold brew with a splash of cream. No shakes.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 16:45:08, in reply to "It’s either milkshakes or over roasted coffee. "

I do like my coffee to taste like coffee.

2. No arguments about the over roasting. Totally legit. I think it's just what my palate is attuned to. Trust me, I drink other small roaster coffee all the time, it's not like I don't like it, but the question was favorite.

It's like beer. I drink all kinds of microbrews and all kinds of styles, but when it comes right down to it, something about an ice cold high life or Miller Lite just hits right 9.5/10 times.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

I hate what they have become, but they are successful for a reason

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:34:15, in reply to "Meh, I like Starbucks often. Haters be damned.*"

The fact that you know what you are going to get from them anywhere you go is a good thing. My one beef with them is that they have gotten way too reliant on technology, but that is the entire restaurant industry.

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Yes, I said it. What's it to you?

I remember mail ordering them in the mid-90s when they weren't everywhere yet...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:37:14, in reply to "I hate what they have become, but they are successful for a reason"

..definitely not Savannah, GA. Starbucks was just something big cities had...and there weren't that many alternatives from from Folgers and Maxwell House yet.

I think that got me hooked on the dark roast flavor of it.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

When I used to visit my family in Peoria, there was literally one Starbucks

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:38:38, in reply to "I remember mail ordering them in the mid-90s when they weren't everywhere yet..."

and it was a life saver. The funny thing about Starbucks is that I never go to Starbucks in Seattle, only when I'm travelling somewhere else.

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..definitely not Savannah, GA. Starbucks was just something big cities had....

I think that got me hooked on the dark roast flavor of it.

San Francisco Coffee Roasters. Whichever espresso they put in their iced mocha.

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 12:58:47, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

https://www.sanfranciscocoffeeroastingco.com/

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

La Colombe for Cold Brew, Chromatic for Espresso*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 12:20:47, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

I get a Jamaican Blue Mountain from my local Fresh Market

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:59:34, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

Of a decaf from my local roaster, Cup of Joes

Recrudescence

while touring Tetons and Yellowstone, stayed at this town in Idaho where they had a small roastery

Posted by rozoben <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=rozoben' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:41:48, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

we started ordering from them especially their espresso blend . Hands down one of the best small batch roasters .

So good !

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Does it have a name?*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:52:01, in reply to "while touring Tetons and Yellowstone, stayed at this town in Idaho where they had a small roastery"

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we started ordering from them especially their espresso blend . Hands down one of the best small batch roasters .

So good !

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Chicken Little poster child

Alpine Air Coffee Roastery in Victor Idaho

Posted by rozoben <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=rozoben' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 13:58:40, in reply to "Does it have a name?*"

https://alpineaircoffee.com/pages/about-us

But full disclosure we mainly prefer and prepare espresso but the regular coffee beans is also good

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we started ordering from them especially their espresso blend . Hands down one of the best small batch roasters .

So good !

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

the other one we liked was Mudhouse, in Richmond VA *

Posted by rozoben <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=rozoben' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:29:08, in reply to "Alpine Air Coffee Roastery in Victor Idaho "

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https://alpineaircoffee.com/pages/about-us

But full disclosure we mainly prefer and prepare espresso but the regular coffee beans is also good

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we started ordering from them especially their espresso blend . Hands down one of the best small batch roasters .

So good !

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Nope. Just a symbol.

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 12:53:37, in reply to "Does it have a name?*"

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we started ordering from them especially their espresso blend . Hands down one of the best small batch roasters .

So good !

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Link to said symbol?*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 13:18:53, in reply to "Nope. Just a symbol."

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we started ordering from them especially their espresso blend . Hands down one of the best small batch roasters .

So good !

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Chicken Little poster child

Local coffee shop near my house called Lighthouse*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:24:18, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

chameleon cold brew. i should really get back in to making my own, though. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:23:12, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Alani*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:43:46, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

True preference is locally roasted whole bean from Leaves & Beans.

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:31:56, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

But otherwise, the daily drinker is from Costco.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Twigs & Berries?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:27:09, in reply to "True preference is locally roasted whole bean from Leaves & Beans. "

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But otherwise, the daily drinker is from Costco.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

That ain't nothin but Ultra-Perm*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:31:39, in reply to "Twigs & Berries?*"

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But otherwise, the daily drinker is from Costco.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

coke zero*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:30:19, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

yes, I know artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

Null set. I don’t drink coffee. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:27:37, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

i used to get beans shipped from rabbit hole coffee in montreal, but they stopped shipping to the

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:26:41, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

usa.

i now get beans from a local roaster/coffee shop called broadsheet, but it actually costs more than what i used to pay.

if i'm back in chicago, i buy beans from backlot and take them back. they charge $20 for shipping, so not cost effecting unless i buy a lot at once.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

I do the two brothers from costco. If not there, the costco mt comfort. I tried an Intelligentsia

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:19:45, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

subscription for like six months, and I just can't really tell the difference.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Hydrangea, Perc, Native, Passenger, Tim Wendelboe, September*

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:07:09, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Translation?*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:33:36, in reply to "Hydrangea, Perc, Native, Passenger, Tim Wendelboe, September*"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Chicken Little poster child

This is a list of my favorite roasters (aka brands) of coffee*

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 10:57:44, in reply to "Translation?*"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Ah I thought it was spme kind of secret code

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:38:29, in reply to "This is a list of my favorite roasters (aka brands) of coffee*"

I was gonna order a decoder ring

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Chicken Little poster child

I think you should

Maybe it will lead you to a decent coffee

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I was gonna order a decoder ring

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

So, I actually wanted to get your thoughts. Natural process dried coffees...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:14:29, in reply to "Hydrangea, Perc, Native, Passenger, Tim Wendelboe, September*"

...maybe I'm using the term wrong. But coffee tried within the fruit / cascara.

I tried a few in Hawaii and I've tried a few in San Francisco. Super different. I enjoyed trying them the few times I've had them but I think the presence of the fruit almost pushes the flavor off of what my brain associates with "coffee".

Like my feeling was "I think I like this but I'm not sure if it's because it tastes so different or if I actually enjoy it".

Anyway, what are your thoughts on this process? I also couldn't help but think "natural wine" would be a similar comparison.

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Yes, that's dry process/natural process

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 10:57:18, in reply to "So, I actually wanted to get your thoughts. Natural process dried coffees..."

Coffee is like wine or beer at this point, where the flavors they can elicit from beans vary from really funky to citrusy to fruity. There's the standard "blueberry bomb" dry process East African. But there are now coferments and fermentation tricks and it's really all over the place. Some gets too funky for me. But I seek a salted lime/ bright acidic flavor in what I drink. Typically very light roast (nordic almost). And my pourover methods and grinder are focused on trying to get that or a more tea like flavor from the high end gesha varietals.

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My son owns/runs a local coffee shop so that one

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:01:19, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

https://www.facebook.com/MadMacsCoffeeShop/

They do amazingly well. Huge support from the community and their coffee is excellent.

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Good deal! Will have to try it out!*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:23:37, in reply to "My son owns/runs a local coffee shop so that one "

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https://www.facebook.com/MadMacsCoffeeShop/

They do amazingly well. Huge support from the community and their coffee is excellent.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Why is Mac mad? It was something you said wasn’t it?*

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https://www.facebook.com/MadMacsCoffeeShop/

They do amazingly well. Huge support from the community and their coffee is excellent.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Peoria used to be a coffee shop wasteland, and now thre are multiple great places*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:29:44, in reply to "My son owns/runs a local coffee shop so that one "

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https://www.facebook.com/MadMacsCoffeeShop/

They do amazingly well. Huge support from the community and their coffee is excellent.

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Agreed. A couple of new ones this spring even

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 14:57:43, in reply to "Peoria used to be a coffee shop wasteland, and now thre are multiple great places*"

And CxT is expanding (hopefully not too much, too soon)

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https://www.facebook.com/MadMacsCoffeeShop/

They do amazingly well. Huge support from the community and their coffee is excellent.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

nice, is he the mother or the daughter? j/k, thanks for sharing. i'll try their roaster's

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:34:03, in reply to "My son owns/runs a local coffee shop so that one "

subscription.

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https://www.facebook.com/MadMacsCoffeeShop/

They do amazingly well. Huge support from the community and their coffee is excellent.

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super cool*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:20:51, in reply to "My son owns/runs a local coffee shop so that one "

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https://www.facebook.com/MadMacsCoffeeShop/

They do amazingly well. Huge support from the community and their coffee is excellent.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

imo most ground bagged coffee tastes the same to me so i buy whatever is cheapest*

Posted by lcubed <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=lcubed' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 8:56:31, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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when I used to drink coffee - I preferred the Community Coffee Hotel Blend*

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 8:48:36, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Short aside...I toured a few coffee farms in Kona last week. Pretty cool to see...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 8:48:16, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

...and also, I know shit from shit about coffee other than I like to consume a lot of it.

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Hey Haighter, wasn't 21st Amendment brewery shutting down?

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:13:22, in reply to "Short aside...I toured a few coffee farms in Kona last week. Pretty cool to see..."

Picked up some of their beer at the store the other day. Is this just leftover stock, are they back back, or just the shell taken over by private equity? Their social media is being coy about what's going on.

It would be old stock. As far as I know they're done done. Shaun O'Sullivan, their co-founder...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:16:04, in reply to "Hey Haighter, wasn't 21st Amendment brewery shutting down?"

...is now involved with restarting the public facing taproom at what's left of Anchor Brewing.

I think 21st A is done.

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They also did the classically terrible move of believing their own hype...

Posted by haighter <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=haighter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 9:19:41, in reply to "It would be old stock. As far as I know they're done done. Shaun O'Sullivan, their co-founder..."

...and expanded brewing production to a facility that could brew like half a million barrels a year. That never came close to materializing...and then they tried to lure in contract brewing (which rarely if ever works) and finally couldn't get another restructured loan or investors and closed up rapidly.

(Source, Anchor's old controller was their controller at the end.)

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...is now involved with restarting the public facing taproom at what's left of Anchor Brewing.

I think 21st A is done.

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Beaumont Coffee from Aldi. Surprisingly good the first time I tried it, now it’s our regular*

Posted by PapaDels <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=PapaDels' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 7:50:20, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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I have schweppervessence and wessonality.
Too sweet to be sour, too nice to be mean.

Stumptown *

Posted by Jersey <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Jersey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 7:48:29, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Blueprint from here in STL. Their light and medium roasts are consistently great*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 7:42:37, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

I love Sump, but feel like they're judging me when I go in there.

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:20:56, in reply to "Blueprint from here in STL. Their light and medium roasts are consistently great*"

Comet and Park Avenue are also really good.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

same and same. they're the top 2 for me. Think Coffeestamp would be next on my list*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:36:07, in reply to "I love Sump, but feel like they're judging me when I go in there. "

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Comet and Park Avenue are also really good.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

i've not been to coffeestamp. i should. it's close to me*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:48:42, in reply to "same and same. they're the top 2 for me. Think Coffeestamp would be next on my list*"

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Comet and Park Avenue are also really good.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

oh yeah man, it's good. lots of fun little pastries too*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 11:53:50, in reply to "i've not been to coffeestamp. i should. it's close to me*"

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Comet and Park Avenue are also really good.

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i'll definitely give it a try*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 12:07:44, in reply to "oh yeah man, it's good. lots of fun little pastries too*"

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Comet and Park Avenue are also really good.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Stone Creek*

Posted by IlliniJuice07 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniJuice07' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 7:23:04, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Kirkland 100% Columbian *

Posted by doubledown <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=doubledown' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 6:31:02, in reply to "What is your favorite brand of coffee?"

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Yeah, I am not discriminating. I get the Wegmans, Safeway, or BJs store brand

Posted by DT <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DT' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 8:47:00, in reply to "Kirkland 100% Columbian *"

It’s around a third of the price of the fancier brand name options. And I drink it with milk and sugar, which levels out a lot of the difference. Paying for an expensive brand would be like using a single malt scotch to make a whisky sour.

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Having trouble finding anything I enjoy. I used to love Tully's, but it got ruined by a giant conglomerate. Tried Illy's and was sadly disappointed. Going off of reviews has led to dead ends.

Yeah, I only go for the "on sale" brand myself.:-) And I agree-get a lot of the taste from creamer.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 10, 2026, 8:50:00, in reply to "Yeah, I am not discriminating. I get the Wegmans, Safeway, or BJs store brand"

Also on the half-caf stuff at home... which kinda limits the enjoyment IMHO.

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