Staff Reports
In a bustling corner of coffee culture, where patrons can grab a black coffee without enduring a lecture on the environmental impact of importing oat milk, DeAndre’s Good Ass Coffee stands as a monument to simpler times. Here, the menu is refreshingly straightforward: black coffee and green tea. DeAndre’s unapologetic approach to coffee seeks to cut through the noise of modern coffee shop culture, where every sip seems to come with a side of virtue signaling. No caramel macchiatos are frothing in this establishment, and oat milk is met with a healthy dose of humor, as DeAndre’s philosophy for coffee is bold and unembellished, just like his views.
The ambiance is set with a price list that calls out the rest for their overpriced extravagance. While other spots may offer up a ten-dollar cup of Joe, DeAndre makes it clear that his pricing is about as fancy as he cares to go. Just don’t expect that price to include an analysis of your political leanings. This shop serves caffeine without the caffeine-induced guilt trip. DeAndre’s point is clear: supporting small businesses involves more than just freeloading off the free internet.
While some cafes flirt with the idea of becoming performance venues for yet another open mic night, DeAndre’s makes his stance clear: the only hot takes he serves come in a mug. He’ll have none of the pretentious spoken word, shy amateur comedians, or wannabe hip hop artists jockeying for attention in his domain. DeAndre doesn’t mince words. His opinion is as strong as his coffee, and he’s more than happy to defend it. For him, and perhaps for a growing segment of weary patrons, coffee is best paired with a straightforward conversation, not a poem about vegan cats or an amateur’s musings on existential dread.
Of course, no establishment today can ignore the calendar’s nod to the nation’s cultural shifts and it seems even DeAndre’s quirky little corner can’t escape acknowledgment. Still, the message here isn’t about exclusionary practices, but a commentary on how a simple cup of coffee has become a symbol entangled with layers of social commentary and expectation.
DeAndre’s coffee shop stands as a testament to a time when coffee was about the drink rather than the statement. In a world where caffeine has become a lifestyle choice rather than a mere beverage, DeAndre offers a refreshing reminder of coffee stripped down to its basics. It’s a place where one can enjoy a quiet moment away from the convoluted currents of modern culture wars, and just get a really good cup of Joe, served just the way coffee was meant to be served: strong, bold, and without apology.
