Burger King

You might be wondering why we chose Burger King, of all places, to have coffee today.  The reason is we wanted to honor one of America's best known and most elusive authors, Harper Lee, who passed away last week.  In perhaps the only authorized biography of Lee, titled The Mockingbird Next Door, by Marja Mills, Miss Mills recalls many coffee outings to Harper Lee's favorite coffee place, the Burger King in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama.  It was on those outings that Harper, known as Nelle to her friends and family, opened up about her life in a way she had never done before with any reporter.  Her novel To Kill A Mockingbird, until last summer thought to be her only novel, has touched lives for generations all over the world, and, if you haven't read it yet, we suggest that you do.  You are in for a treat.
For coffee prices, you can't beat Burger King.  They have a limited coffee menu.  A small regular coffee is only $1.00.  They use Seattle's Best Coffee brand.  It is nutty and strong and certainly worth a dollar!  Joan had a Caramel Coffee Frappe with whipped cream, which was $2.65.  It certainly satisfied her sweet tooth for the week, she said, tasting like a caramel ice cream milkshake.

Harper Lee

Seating is plentiful at the Burger King, and includes tables, booths, and counters.Think About It: "People generally see what they look for and hear what they listen for." Harper Lee

House of Bagels Central Coast

Located in a small strip mall at 158 A Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo, House of Bagels offers a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, and, of course, bagels, as well as a small but adequate coffee menu. They also have a smoothie and tea menu. Sheila had her usual regular coffee, which was a 16 oz. size, and cost $2.15.  They offered a Cerro Romauldo Coastal Peaks Roast called City Roast, which was mellow and very satisfying.  Joan had a latte with sugar free vanilla syrup and nonfat milk.  She said it was one of the stronger lattes she's had.  The vanilla flavoring was light and she added a bit of sweetener to get it up to her sweet standards.  It was $3.65 with an additional .60 for the flavoring.   There was a steady flow of customers, most of whom got their coffee and bagels to go.  There are several tables for inside dining and also outside tables and umbrellas to enjoy. Parking is easy and the access to the 101 make it a desirable place to stop on the way to work or school.  Check out their menu online for tasty breakfast and lunch options.

Think About It: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." 

Martin Luther King, Jr.