Hub Coffee Roasters, Reno NV

Hub Coffee Roasters, Reno NV

I brought this mug home. Don't tell anyone!

Trying to get out of the Peppermill, where I was in for a recent conference, I checked my phone to find the nearest coffee place, both to get some coffee and get some steps.

First, I went to Coffeebar, and really wanted to like it. They brew their beans on premises-I was at the Mt. Rose Street location, and the vibe was friendly. The girl at the counter was nice, and I was excited to try their coffee. Unfortunately, it was only lukewarm and had a bitter after taste. But the outdoor seating area was nice, and I liked the smell of roasting coffee.

The following day, I tried Hub. Hub also roasts it’s own coffee, and I had them mix their drip dark and light for me. The young woman who took my order asked if I was going to have my cup on the premises, and when I responded yes, she took the cup and warmed it with hot water (a great touch), and then poured my hot coffee.

Warming the cup first was a great detail, and this coffee was hot without the aftertaste. The Reno Experience District (RED) location is a nice space, too. It’s modern, with large windows and lots of polished concrete. They have a large upstairs area with ample comfortable seating as well as an outdoor area overlooking a new park.

For the record,  the coffee served at the hotel, at both Biscotti's and Café Espresso, was also good, and I'd say that it was better than Coffeebar but not as good as Hub. It was, however, more expensive than both.

View from the upstairs at Hub