Greenberry's

WHAT can we say about this establishment?

It is WELL known around Grounds and maybe around bits and pieces of Charlottesville. However, as far as chains go, Greenberry's does not go far beyond the scope of Barracks Shopping Center and UVA. Therefore, it can be thought of as more like a local coffee shop, really. And hence we would assume, given that it is Charlottesville and this city has so many delicious local coffee shops, that Greenberry's would be tasty and worth noting.

However, I think it is quite apparent that this is the opposite of the what is true. YES, Greenberry's does employ students and provide flexible hours, and I can appreciate this. And yes, Greenberry's does have to mass produce coffee quickly at times. And I can be understanding of an occasional poor cup of coffee given the demand, again at times. Even with these exceptions, Greenberry's still holds too true to its unfortunate reputation for having THE worst coffee that one has ever tasted. And I cannot quite figure it out. Coffee is supposed to have a nutty aroma and a rich, sometimes bold taste..Greenberry's is more like a bitter and stale aroma with a sickening flavor. If I could give their coffee an analogy it would be to candy.

Starbucks: Hershey's Bar - everyone eats them, pretty generic. They aren't THAT good, but hey, they've become a classic! And they are ALWAYS there.

Shenandoah Joes: Starbursts - EVERYONE likes them. Everyone has a favorite flavor and they ALWAYS get it.

Para: Snickers - Whenever you need a study break or just need to study, you go to Para. Its the go-to coffee shop for chatting/reading/studying and SNICKERS is the go-to candy bar.

Hotcakes: Skittles - Right on par with Shenandoah Joes.. but they get their coffee from there.. so they get an equally delicious candy semi-analogous to Starbursts (at least in my opinion, Starbursts are better).

Mudhouse: Godiva - We all knew someone had to be the snob.. and overpriced.. but still SO good!

Greenberry's: Licorice - Its gross, nobody likes it, but if its the only thing, you would probably concede and just force yourself to accept its nastiness for the surge of energy that is necessary to make it through!

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