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What is it about coffeeshops that are so appealing to so many people?  Is it just a trend right now, or has this culture been around for a while?  Maybe it’s the social atmosphere without actually having to socialize that draws coffeshop-goers in.  Maybe it’s the people watching that lends itself to much procrastination from what you actually went there to do (work, read, write, etc.).  Or maybe it’s the ambiance and atmosphere that people love so much.  For me, I think it’s a blend of all of the above. 

 Which Richmond coffeeshop do you frequent the most?

a) the “real” Crossroads on Forrest Hill with the outdoorsy/artsy crowd

b) the new Crossroads/old World Cup next to VCU with students and fan dwellers

c) any of the trillion Starbucks with the in-and-out businessmen or the moms with strollers

d) the ever so smelly Shockoe Espresso with Adcenter kids and Creative Directors from Martin (and the occasional crazy person)

e) the European-inspired Cafe Gutenberg with the wine drinkers, intellectuals, and Sunday brunchers

f) all of the above