Thirsty Mind Coffee and Wine Bar

Ordered two maple lattes that absolutely hit the spot. Well made and great coffee flavor. Staff was very friendly, too. Surprised (and good to know for others) that indoor seating is not yet open as that's part of the charm of places like this, but if you're looking for a good coffee to go, this is the spot.

I loved this place when I was at college and 25 years later it’s still the same cosy, friendly place to get a cup of coffee, read, listen to some music etc...
Staff are friendly, coffee is great and I love the sign they have (see pic)

Dining in is currently unavailable (2/14/22) but that doesn't take away from the quality drink selection and great baked goods they offer.

The staff at Thirsty Mind always make you feel welcome and that is from when I first visited several years ago through to today.

They serve esselon brand coffee which I happen to love and buy roasted from river valley co-op. I'm a coffee person but my wife prefers a chai and she particularly likes their iced chai with oat milk.

If you're in the area and have never tried it definitely stop by.

Books and egg sandwiches, perfect! Okay, their hot black tea is Tazo, which is an abomination, but their ice tea wasn’t bad. But more importantly, delicious bagel sandwiches and macaroons! And books galore!

I used to come to Thirsty Mind often. I loved the cozy atmosphere & friendly staff. At one time, it was a great little coffee shop where you could sit & relax, just enjoy your beverage & hang out, alone or with company, grab a book if you felt like reading. They used to have poetry readings & it just had a really laid back vibe. This was years ago. I went back after not having visited in quite some time (it's almost an hour away from home for me) & I was saddened to see how much they've changed! Different staff, adding alcohol to their menu. Not my cup of tea anymore. As someone who doesn't drink, this will no longer be a place I spend my time or money. It's really too bad they felt the need to change it so much. In my personal opinion, they should've left it the way it was. With plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants that serve alcohol, why the need to add it to a coffee shop?? There's so many awesome hot/cold coffee/tea type beverages such as latte's, cappuccino's, chai, etc...I can't see why they thought that coffee/tea/booze was a good combination? Only reason I imagine was to appeal to the nearby college crowd. Sad things can't stay the same...best of luck Thirsty Mind! Thanks for the memories. Maybe another place like the *former* Thirsty Mind will open in the area. If I were to rate it based on my experiences years ago, it would've been a 5.

Good coffee, quick service. Small inside.

Thirsty Mind is a unique cafe, offering traditional coffee items along with wines, beers, and mixed beverages. The staff was cordial, quick, and pleasant. The ambiance was extremely inviting with several plush couches properly arranged throughout the store, plentiful seating for groups, duos, or single patrons, and complimentary high-speed WiFi. There are two faces of bookshelves with varied selections for any bookworm to gander, and an array of board games for guest yearning for entertainment.

So, are you in search for a quality cafe that offers an experience? If you are -- visit Thirsty Mind. You won't be disappointed. (If you are disappointed then check a mirror)

Looooovvveee thirsty's - used to be a great hangout before covid - this place is more than just coffee - before covid it used to be a place for community, where you would run into people and find yourself spending hours there hanging out. For some reason before covid they started closing earlier, and didn't have their open mics as much. Obviously that's all irrelevant because of covid, but when they do open up indoor seating I hope they extend the hours again. Love that they have tandem bagels (but they should give more cream cheese with them!) and coffee is great. Workers and owner are very nice.

Good atmosphere , they carry Esselon Coffee. Very pleasant workers

This is the first coffee shop I’ve found that has non-dairy alternatives out with the rest of the milk and half&half. For that reason alone I’d give it five stars. They also make a great Latte and the atmosphere is super welcoming. I’d recommend this sleepy little hideaway to anyone who enjoys sitting with their coffee and enjoying the morning.