In our minds, the only redeeming aspect of Cheyenne - actually the entire section of WY we drove through - was Paramount Cafe. Nestled in the middle of downtown, which was probably only 10 blocks in radius, this gem of a coffeehouse provided us with good coffee, good conversation and great memories.
I apologize for the sappy inflections, but this shop was wonderful.
A hipster paradise, the shop abounded in vintage portraits, antique furniture and trendy baristas. They welcomed us - the weary travelers that we were - and immediately became jealous of our road trip.
The female barista even asked if she could join. We, of course, said yes.
While she did not actually embark on our adventure with us, we had a great conversation with her and the other barista about our shared love of coffee.
I ordered an iced whole milk white mocha with almond syrup. Ashley ordered the same, but with coconut syrup instead.
We surveyed their techniques as they mixed the espresso, syrups, milk and topped the drinks with ice. The finished results were delicious.
Sitting in the unique chairs, we couldn’t help but realize how much we enjoyed the shop. We awarded it the honor of being our second favorite, only surpassed by Coffea Roasterie in Sioux Falls.
It was just a cool shop. The clientele relaxed without a care in the world as they sipped their lattes in Paramount-provided ceramic mugs. The shelves of mugs donned witty signs which noted the tendency of customers to refer to cup sizes in Starbucks terms.
Coffee lovers can rejoice in the fact that this charming spot is placed in an otherwise awful state. If I am ever forced to go to that part of the state again, I will stop at Paramount.
-Allison
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