Shaw's Coffee Ltd. - Saint Louis, MO Review

Out for a little 8 mile jaunt this morning (06-02-2009) on my trusty Trek Navigator I bought from craigslist, I felt the urge coming on to find a restroom. Seeing that it was only 7:30 in the morning, about the only thing open in "The Hill" (Italian) neighborhood was Shaw's Coffee Ltd. 

What the heck...  I can always use another shot of good coffee.  Too bad I didn't find it.  I felt obliged to buy something seeing that I needed their restroom.  Shaw's Coffee is a rustic, friendly looking place, with plenty of real wooden furniture & decor inside.  Outside on the wide sidewalk is about 5 metal tables & matching chairs.  It's a very quaint arrangement.

Every once in a while, I don't mind paying an over-inflated price for a good cup of coffee. ($1.84 with tax for a small.) However, when it's bitter - it's not worth 2 cents.  They also sell the usual scones, bagels & cookies...at a premium price.  From what I could tell, they also offer free Wi-Fi for laptop users.  On the counter for your coffee is cream, sugar cubes, Sweet 'n' Low & Splenda...but no Equal.  I love my Equal. 

It all boils down to the bottom line though.  Was the coffee smooth & rich?  Sorry, nope.