Comments on: Cafe VanGo

By: D Treadaway

D Treadaway — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:14:07 +0000

I got my very first iPhone yesterday, and installed the Urban Spoon app. I searched for coffee near my house, and guess what came up? Cafe VanGo! I have never noticed it before because I use Speedway to get to work, rather than Grant — but I made a special stop there this morning to try it out.

Not only was my latte smooth, rich, and delicious, it also had a glorious design on the top AND was less expensive than I have been paying for the occasional latte to go.

See there? My iPhone is improving my life already…by improving my coffee selection (which has the BIGGER impact on the quality of life).

I’m so glad to have learned of Cafe VanGo!

By: TucsonFoodieAdmin

TucsonFoodieAdmin — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:05:47 +0000

Adventure Coffee Roasters could probably lead you in the right direction.

By: jack

jack — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:18:52 +0000

Thanks for the tip – I have been struggling to find the perfect cup of coffee since moving here, and still don’t have a winner. I will have to try VanGo. I moved here from Orlando, where this place called Austins roasted their own beans every day and completely spoiled my tastebuds. Since you’ve been in Tucson longer than I and clearly have a passion for food: do you know somewhere in town I can buy green coffee beans? I know countless websites, but I’d like to buy in person if possible.

By: Darin Arrick

Darin Arrick — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:48:16 +0000

I read this article at 1:30AM this morning. I went to Van Go at 7:35AM this morning. Oh my gods! There is finally good coffee in Tucson!

Sometimes, it’s difficult for people to realize that coffees vary. Yet, there are more flavor and aroma compounds in coffee than in wine. You know those people who can drink wines from around the world, pick out grape species and origins, and talk about “floral notes” and “spicy” in their wines? You can do that with coffee, too. And you can only do it when it is prepared correctly. Most places have mediocre beans and prepare them badly. Jason, on the other hand, has great beans and prepares them perfectly.

If you want to experience coffee like some people experience wine—that is, with wonderful aromas and flavors that you may not expect—visit Van Go and Jason. You won’t regret it.

Tucson now has good coffee.

By: Arizona Coffee » Cafe VanGo in Tucson

Arizona Coffee » Cafe VanGo in Tucson — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:40:22 +0000

[...] Tucson Foodie has a nice write up about Jason Calhoon’s Cafe VanGo. Check it out here: http://tucsonfoodieblog.com/2009/04/24/cafe-vango/ [...]

By: Jason Prefontaine

Jason Prefontaine — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:55:28 +0000

Jason takes his coffee super serious and you can count on him to make make you an excellent coffee. If you love coffee and are in Tucson – do yourself a favor and check his place out !

By: Specialty Coffee and Gourmet Coffee

Specialty Coffee and Gourmet Coffee — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:11:22 +0000

[...] Calhoon, of Cafe VanGo, recently received rave reviews on Tuscon’s local Foodie Blog. It is a delight to see a blogger who really knows his coffee. Jason started a portable coffee [...]

By: TucsonFoodieAdmin

TucsonFoodieAdmin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:46:33 +0000

Thanks for all your comments!

By: Jeanette McCandless

Jeanette McCandless — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:51:47 +0000

Jason,
Next time I am down visting Genniem I will have to stop and check out your coffee.

By: Eva

Eva — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:27:30 +0000

I went to Cafe VanGo after work and ordered a cup of mocha latte on ice. I enjoyed it and will become an irregular regular (I have an odd work schedule). I met Jason and he’s a nice fella. I also bought a couple of books from Bookman’s. The only reason I went to VanGo is because of Tucson Foodie on Twitter. You tweeted me with your siren song.