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Question: Why do people go to coffee shops at night?

(Posted by: Tacit Knowledge on 2010-03-08 17:33:42)

When did coffee turn from a morning pick- me- upper to a nighttime snack? I think it's kind of odd anyone would want a highly caffeinated beverage to drink so late before bed.

Posted by: singletrack65 on 2010-03-08, 17:47:01

Everyone relaxes in their own way. Some go to bars, some of those drive after. Caffeine may not affect everyone the same, but they could get a decaf to relax, socialize, or surf the web without their spouse having something to do for them ;) I make my own coffee at home, so I don't go to coffee shops, but I'd rather meet friends or business associates at a coffee shop than a bar. Besides, coffee shops are quiet; most social locations are noisy & make it difficult to unwind. And driving caffeinated is safer than driving drunk.

Posted by: Malarkey Joe on 2010-03-08, 17:35:30

I can sleep after drinking coffee, I guess I built up a resistance, in order to get the shakes I would have to drink about 5 cups of coffee

Posted by: Karl on 2010-03-08, 17:38:20

They are probably so addicted to the sugar and caffeine they use the rush anytime of the day...like soda and such. They also could meet a date there or just hang out in a coffee shop.

Posted by: Jenna on 2010-03-08, 17:39:19

The caffeine doesn't effect everyone, i can sleep like a baby after drinking coffee at any time of day & going out for coffee is just something fun to do late at night i suppose, its a lot better than getting wasted at a bar, lol.

Posted by: Dave E on 2010-03-08, 17:43:09

Its more calming at night, and its a better "feeling " in my opinion

Posted by: →glαмσυr кιℓℓѕ ☮♥♫ on 2010-03-08, 17:47:32

It is really relaxing to just sit in a coffee shop at night, maybe listening to music or reading a book. It is just a nice thing to do on a Saturday or Friday night I guess. Also, maybe they go to bed late or the caffeine doesn't affect them. Caffeine actually makes me tired.

Posted by: girlie182tools on 2010-03-08, 17:48:06

I think it's normal to drink coffee at night, but to go to a coffee shop at night is ridiculous. Though sometimes, it is usually to meet friends or to socialize. But for reasons otherwise is unknown. Everyone is different (ex: ppl who eat breakfast at 10 or 11 o' clock at night)

Posted by: insolent redhead on 2010-03-08, 23:47:29

Not all drinks served in coffee shops contain as much caffeine as coffee, some no caffeine at all. At times, though, coffee just feels right at night. I personally drink a lot of coffee in the morning and have a pretty high tolerance for caffeine, so having a cup in the evening doesn't bother me.