MySpace, Coffee Connection
Coffee Connection, 1588 S State Street, is just across from Baxster’s Café, which is about the only characteristic the two coffeeshops share. While Baxster’s is a laid-back, casual café, Coffee Connection is a modern hotspot for coffee and art lovers. It resembles a large gallery with big windows, a cement floor and modern art covering the walls. Coffee-goers can choose to sit in one of three rooms: the main, open room with glass-covered tables, a narrow corridor full of rows of restaurant-style booths, or a relaxing side room decorated with bright paintings and comfy couches and armchairs. Each room is meant to lure a different kind of customer. Groups of friends meeting up to chat may enjoy the room with couches. Students or business professionals would benefit more from the room with booths, which has a sign designating it as a “quiet zone” and is equipped with plugs at each table. Those who prefer a nice view and quick access to coffee would be more at home in the main room near the counter.
This coffeehouse is all about the atmosphere. Jeremiah Kephart, a local artist and designer, opened it in 2007. It aims to fulfill the needs of every customer by offering a variety of magazines on the tables to browse, free Wi-Fi and a full menu of yummy treats. Other than the typical espresso drinks found at most coffeeshops, Coffee Connection also offers bubble tea in many flavors including cantaloupe, almond and kiwi. The deli sandwiches and pastries are also top notch, but be prepared to pay more than expected for the food and drinks. The building is wheelchair accessible and has a parking lot just behind it.
Coffee Connection is a great late-night hangout. It is open Sunday through Thursday 8am-1am and Friday through Saturday 8am-2am. Whether you are looking for a new spot to meet up with friends or a great place to work or study, you will find it here.
For more info: http://www.myspace.com/saltlakecoffeeconnection
Comments
I agree with pretty much everything stated above.
The only problem I see with the place is that its hard to see from state street even though it is right across the street from the front doors of the community collage right there. (The South Town Campus). The parking around back is great, but you have to know its there before it is useful.
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