Kimberly may be getting ready for her next New Hampshire escape, and this blog has been discontinued. Thanks for visiting and happy travels!

The only thing typical about J.Beaner's Coffee House and Cafe is that, yes, it does serve coffee. Other than that, the almost 3 year old [February '06], privately owned J.Beaner's is a pure treat for the senses. Smell the 10 plus loose tea leaf flavors, fondle the shallow dishes filled with coffee beans, lose yourself in the cozy fireplace, transport yourself to old Harlem with the smooth jazz, and of course, ooh and ah when the veggie quiche, cranberry orange scones or green tea chai awaken your palate.

When I first stepped through the doors of this venture, my thoughts were that someone finally had the guts to bring a 'little city' north bound, to help offset the hideous suburban sprawl along Route 101A. For that alone I am thankful for this establishment - it just helps that there are many other reasons to love this place.

Businessmen and women especially love the free internet access. They sip their joe and tear at their breakfast burritos while their laptops buzz and whirr to the uploading of that morning's several hundred emails. Moms of all ages bust in with purpose, moving tables and chairs to form impromptu circles of recently deployed freedom, as several child care and preschools surround J. Beaner's. And even the 'active adults' within the community have opted to forego the #2 combo at Dunkin' Donuts, for an Earl Grey and berry scone.

Late afternoons and evenings create a different buzz as those cruising home after work, are thinking they would rather have a third root canal, than go home and cook. J. Beaner's offers several meals on the go, as well as catering, for more planned occasions! Nights can be lively here too as open mic nights have proved quite popular. Also, recently added was an outdoor deck providing albeit, the not too scenic views of Rte 101A traffic, but offering fresh air and natural light nonetheless.

Well worth the visit, stop in to J. Beaner's on your next leaf peeping tour, antiqueing adventure or spontaneous drive to find an idyllic Main Street community, and let them delight your senses.