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eternitea t1_j6x2cju wrote

Not technically Columbia but Savage Mill has 2 great coffee house options.

Brewing Good Coffee is a small cozy vegan coffee shop right on Foundry street. They just opened more indoor seating at the storefront next door and they roast their own beans so the place smells incredible. They also make some vegan food as well for snacking. Parking can be a hassle if you come midday though.

There is also a small Roggenart at the mill entrance closer to Foundry Street. This used to be a french bakery even before Roggenart moved in (R.I.P. Bonaparte) so there are some nice vibes with the interior seating. Coffee is not as good as Brewing Good imo but the pastries are a nice treat and it's slightly less expensive.

Either of these would be nice for a first date, and if it goes really well you can continue the date by walking around the mill and checking out the neat stores inside.

*There's also a nice walking trail behind the Mill that follows the Patuxant River to keep in mind for -not- first dates. Because taking someone into the woods as a first date is a bit of a red flag. I see a lot of couples taking selfies on the bridge around sunset, and a TON of wedding photographers around there too so you know it has romantic vibes.

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marcinpohl t1_j71r1ra wrote

Roggenart @ Savage Mill wins on smells alone. You walk in and you are assaulted with all the best pastry and bakery smells. It is what cozy smells like.

As for the prices, I'm not sure what 'less expensive' means anymore. It's about as expensive as everywhere else, but I also haven't been to Brewing Good yet.

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eternitea t1_j71s441 wrote

Brewing Good gives 10% of their profits to animal shelters, which means a cup there will be more expensive than Roggenart. But it's for a good cause so I don't mind the price difference. The owners are really devoted to animal welfare and love when the neighborhood dogs stop by.

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DanielLikesPlants t1_j7kxxzr wrote

yea its not cheap whatsoever, if youre a teen making min wage (i assume op) breakfast for two is gonna cost you like 3 hours of work lol.

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marcinpohl t1_j7kydti wrote

Or you can buy a pound of beans for like <10$ and make many many coffees. And you get to control your sugar intake while at it, cuz coffeeshops like to make every damn drink into like 1/3 of daily caloric intake.

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Remote_Debate_9846 t1_j6yj2ma wrote

Can you share the location for the trail behind the mill. I would be interested

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drewroman t1_j6yqy1i wrote

Walking from the mill, cross over the Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge and follow the Savage Mill Trail to the right along the river. It’s about a half mile or so to the end. Some decent spots to climb down onto rocks and sit with a nice views.

I second the thought about it not being a first date thing.

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eternitea t1_j6ys5w4 wrote

The entrance is between Gorman road and the Bollman Bridge. It's not a very long walk unless you decide to trek through the wilderness past the end of the path. It's great in the summer because it's usually like 10 degrees cooler than normal due to shade and the river.

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