Anodyne Coffee

A source of soothing comfort

Craving caffeine last Sunday afternoon, Adam and I bopped over to Anodyne. He'd been there before and was itching to go back, but this was another first for me. The word "anodyne," according to the company's website, means "capable of soothing or eliminating pain; relaxing; a source of soothing comfort."

The place lives up to its name. There are two Anodyne locations: the Bay View Cafe and the Walker's Point Roastery. We picked the Roastery for its modern-retro-loft vibe and full-size bar that caters to coffee. Homey lamps and Edison bulbs light up vintage radios mounted on exposed brick walls, and a raised stage sits in wait for live entertainment. To describe this place in one word: cool.

And the drinks? Warm. We both got a My Buddy cappuccino: a cup of frothy deliciousness flavored with vanilla, almond, and a perfect hint of sweetness. Adam let the glorious foam coat his kisser so I could snap photographic evidence of just how creamy beige it was. It was everything I could do to not run over and lick his face instead.