Great coffee, pastries, and free wifi

This week’s restaurant review is a day late (sorry folks), but it’s a goodie.  I spent some time this morning at La Baguette having coffee and a croissant as I read more of Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover (I’m preparing a special new book review series for readers, so stay tuned).  I love the new look the Chestnut Street location has been given.  Very fun.  I didn’t need wifi this morning, but some days I do and I noticed when I was at the downtown location this week that they now have free wifi for their customers.  And the food is yummy, too!  I love the apple croissants and when it comes to lunch, they have the best French onion soup in town.  You can take home a fresh baked loaf of bread or rolls and other pastries and surprise everyone in your household with a special treat.  The website only gives 2 locations but you can also find a third restaurant at 1420 Kelly Johnson Blvd, west of Academy near Chapel Hills Mall.  I frequent all three locations.  Tip:  try the creme carmel dessert if you like custard or flan.  Delicioso!

Other free wifi restaurants

But that’s not all!  A long time local favorite coffee house that offers free wifi is Pikes Perk.  They also have multiple locations in Colorado Springs plus an airport coffee shop.  I go to the one on N Academy most often.  It’s a great place to meet friends or clients.  I do!

My final suggestion for great coffee and free wifi is Panera which has been reviewed on this blog.  This is the only one of the three that has locations outside of Colorado Springs and Colorado, so if you want a consistent experience when you are traveling, give them a try.  Good place for coffee, pastries, and also for lunch as they have an extensive sandwich, salad, and soup menu.

I hope to cross paths with you at one of these local restaurants.  Stop and say hi if you see me there!