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Carnelian Coffee

(Sam Gehrke)

6923 SE Foster Road, carneliancoffee.com. 8 am-4 pm Tuesday-Sunday.

Whether you feel like reminiscing about simpler times involving childhood rock collections, you're a legit geology nerd, or you just want a good espresso drink while grocery shopping on 82nd, this cafe adorned in mineral-themed décor embodies the definition of hidden gem.