Lakota Coffee Company

Lakota Coffee Company is a quirky place located on ninth street in the downtown district of Columbia.  The name "Lakota" actually means "friendly people," which is very suitable for the place. The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing, attracting all types of people. WiFi is also available to customers throughout. One of the best things about Lakota is the $2.50 bottomless coffee deal. Customers can choose regular, decaf, or try the specialty coffee of the day.

Founded in 1992, Lakota has been a hot-spot for college students for years. According to their website, "There has always been a special energy about college towns, the constant flow of youth and their creative ideas to right the world, all gathered into 'the dream catcher' that will ultimately propel everything forward in years to come." Many students go there to study, hang out, or play free poker. Lakota recently began having poker nights at 6:30 every Friday night. The games are friendly and relaxed, welcoming newbies such as myself. The overall atmosphere is western and rustic. It is filled with "Old Hickory Chairs," wooden stools, rocking chairs, and various Native American art.

Lakota is an authentic "small batch" or "micro roastery" coffee shop. According to their website, they said, "For us, coffee has become a labor of love whose ultimate success will always rely on dedication to quality." They only purchase arabica coffee beans from "superb mountain growing regions and estates all over the world." Lakota also hand roasts their coffee. 

Pounds of coffee are available for purchase in the coffee shop and online. The Kenyan AA is one of my personal favorites. Lakota offers various blends both online and in the shop. Some of the flavored coffees include: Chocolate Macadamia Nut, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Irish Creme, Southern Pecan, etc. 

For more information on Lakota Coffee Company, visit http://lakotacoffee.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?