Coffee get-togethers question

This may be a dumb question but.....what do you do if you don't like coffee?  And you can't handle soda pop?  I would like to get together sometime with a group but I have thought, what would I drink?  Restaurants wouldn't want me there if I didn't spend money and I would feel a little awkward not doing or drinking or eating anything. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions.

NO WORRIES at all - most of the coffees are so casual - you can come in with the group - bring your own water - just chit chat and visit.  At least at Eagan and Burnsville - we are a big enough group - no one has said anything about it.  

Linda

Most coffee shops also have bottled water as well.  I buy a bottle of water and then another and another.  LOL 

I do the same as Pam.  I buy a bottled water and drink that.

You can try hot or cold tea. I know some order a large milk and mix in their own Carnation Instant Breakfast powder.

Don't worry yourself over not buying anything - most of the places these groups meet are just happy to have people there!  They're not going to ask you to leave when you're with a bunch of people who ARE drinking coffee!  I know at Maple Grove, people bring their own stuff in all the time - we sit in a general area between the Caribou and the deli.  I've brought my own yogurt along for breakfast a time or two.   The IMPORTANT thing is that you GO!!!  For the support, the friendships, the LAUGHTER!  I promise, you won't regret it!

Don't worry about it just show up and bring a water along just in case.

I always have ice tea. I don't like the decaf the coffee shops usually have, the flavors, so I just get regular ice tea. Since not all of them carry splenda, I carry my own supply in my bag. Others get a pint of milk and sip it or have a yogurt.  Have a great day. Karen