Hoot Coffee is known around town as a hipster’s paradise. The newly opened establishment is filled with vintage décor and local community artwork in their head-spinning gallery. After you place your order, see even more sights with a tour of the three different themed party halls (it’s situated inside Party Place). Whether you want to relax and read a book, play a board game, sit back and chill with friends, or take a party reprieve, this is the perfect place. Choose from a variety of custom-made drinks with coffee, tea or Italian soda as the foundation — all are perfect energy replenishers on a warm spring day. Did I also mention that the whole menu is as affordable as it is delicious? To my pleasant surprise, I arrived during Happy Hour, served between 3-6 p.m. seven days a week, when all drinks are only $3.50. I enjoyed a Café Mocha Iced Espresso, which was a much-needed chocolaty pick-me-up to finish out my busy afternoon. I also tried a scrumptious Bacon and Cheddar Biscuit—a delicious breaded muffin with the perfect consistency and combination of salty bacon and sharp cheese. It’s official: This little artsy eatery is a real hoot! HOOT Coffee, Tea, Soda, 6831 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite 101, Rocklin. 916-521-9728

— Allyson Ashmore