Since the weather is getting warmer and spring break means more travel and folks might be looking for places to visit while making their summer plans, I decided I’ll start blogging about all the great things about Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga is mostly a summer destination but there are lots of things to do before racing season starts. Here is my favorite pick for coffee shop…..The Fortunate Cup.
Once you walk into the Fortunate Cup t 120 West Ave, you feel it. The earth tones, the comfy chairs and the fireplace, the use of the free Wi-Fi, the delicious aromas of fresh brewed coffee and soups cooking. Owner, operator Doreen Kamen likens it to her home. It’s a place that begs you to sit, sip and relax. You can grab a quick breakfast or lunch through the drive up window or sit outside with an iced tea and watch the world go by. And when chilly weather comes back and we all know it will, you can sit in front of the fire or watch the snow falling through the large windows.
I found this shop quite by accident. I was working down the street and was looking for someplace different for lunch. I had an hour so I thought I would check it out and have been coming back as often as possible ever since.
The Fortunate Cup doesn’t compare to other coffee shops in the area, downtown in particular. It’s been open since September 2008 so everything still feels new. It’s clean, with wood floors, chrome lighting fixtures and over sized chairs. Even the bathrooms are gorgeous with automatic lights, faucet and soap dispenser.
And the food — excellent. Doreen developed the menu with a chef friend of hers. They offer soups,along with a host of gourmet paninis, salads and wraps. One of her most popular creations is a breakfast panini — eggs and other ingredients melted together on a belgian waffle. If you are in the mood for something a little more traditional for breakfast they offer muffins, scones and bagels. My favorite combination is a warm melty chocolate chip muffin and a steamy, creamy mocha latte. Yes, I’m a chocoholic an proud of it!
The Fortunate Cup brings something much needed on the West Side of Saratoga. A coffee shop with free and ample parking, a warm and inviting atmosphere; and a place where businessmen and women, students or anyone else can come and enjoy a hot coffee beverage (or one of their many popular teas) a sweet or a lunch. Stop in often and take a look at their specials, try something new like authentic Italian gelato or a biscotti or my absolute favorite, The Woodsman sandwich – a combination of roast beef, bacon with muenster cheese and garlic mayo.
So if you visit Saratoga Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall come to the Fortunate Cup have a bite or linger with a cuppa. It truly is a hidden gem on the west side.
The Fortunate Cup is located at
120 West Ave
Hours:
Monday- Wednesday 7 am- 7 pm
Thursday- 7 am – 9pm
Friday- 7 am – 7 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8 am – 5 pm
Drive through opens at 6:30 am Monday through Friday and is open from a 7:30 am Saturday and Sunday
They welcome business meetings, club meetings and other gatherings in their conference room. If you would like a luncheon served they will be happy to accommodate you for an additional charge.
You can reach Doreen at 518-226-0800