Bwog staff took a trip to Super Nice, a hidden gem for coffee enthusiasts just a few blocks away from campus. 

Midterm season is upon us, and that means one thing: never-ending lines for coffee. Caffeine is the only thing keeping us alive, and that’s a truth we must accept. However, we have a choice: we can go back to Joe’s for the tenth time this week, or we can broaden our horizons and head to the corner of Amsterdam and 108th Street. Just a short walk from campus, you’ll find Super Nice, a coffee and donut shop open from 7:30 am to 3 pm on weekdays.

The coffee shop is certainly unusual. When you finally reach your destination, you’ll realize that it’s more of a window than an actual shop. But that’s part of what makes the experience so memorable—you have to climb a small staircase to place your order. The climb is worth it, though, because you’ll be greeted with cases of freshly baked donuts and the perfect coffee of your choice.

The shop offers a variety of donut flavors, including chocolate sprinkles, loganberry, passionfruit, blood orange, and, of course, powdered sugar. If you’re not a donut fan, the shop also offers an assortment of pastries that pair perfectly with your latte or macchiato. While Super Nice is best known for its coffee, it also serves pizza, a fun option for anyone who can’t get enough of their sweet treats.

When I first visited Super Nice with a friend, we both ordered coffee and a donut of our choice. I got a vanilla iced latte with skim milk and a chocolate-sprinkled donut. The latte was a solid 8/10, while the donut was immaculate, a 9.8/10. My friend ordered the NOLA coffee and a loganberry donut. She was pleasantly surprised by how good the coffee was, rating it a 7.5/10, and gave the donut a 9/10.

One unfortunate detail about Super Nice is the lack of seating, but this ended up being a blessing in disguise. We took our treats and sat in front of the Cathedral, just a short walk away. It’s a minor inconvenience, but one that encourages you to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine before the colder weather ushers everyone indoors.

Overall, Super Nice is an underrated gem near campus that offers exquisite coffee and fresh donuts, the perfect combo for these stressful times. This spot is especially ideal if you’ve been craving a delightful sweet treat with your cold or hot coffee. So don’t forget to stop by Super Nice and sign up for their text alerts; they’re known to send out deals and discounts!

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