Mustering up the vigor to take a zipline to the coffee shop can deplete you of all energy reserves, defeating the purpose of the morning jolt. Today's Groupon remedies the issue with five large lattes for $5 from Cuppa Cuppa Drive-Thru Espresso Bar, a locally owned, independent, drive-through caffeination station featuring high-quality brews from a local roaster.

A deliciously foamy large latte ($3.60) is like the well-oiled Rolls Royce of the coffee community. Sipping your specialty brew will not only provide you with a much-needed burst of day-thrashing energy, but also doubles as a hand warmer and handy distraction to curb chronic nail biting. Upgrade with half and half, soy, additional shots, or flavoring for an additional fee.

Cuppa Cuppa is a regional mainstay, and voters at Channel 10's A-List deemed it the Best Coffee Shop in 2009. The passionate pour house gets all its beans from a local roaster, sources baked goods from a small artisan bakery, and aims to celebrate the community in all its efforts. This Groupon is perfect for cab drivers, caffeine fiends, and anyone seeking a quick, purposeful perk.

Reviews

CityVoter named Cuppa Cuppa San Diego's Best Coffee Shop of 2009, and CityVoter users agree, giving it a perfect five stars for the customer service and tasty drinks:

• The service is great, but the drinks are better. Try the Chai Latte (best made with soy) or the Mexican Mocha. Either is great if you have a sweet tooth! – Maggie S., CityVoter

Seven Yelpers give it five stars, and 80% of five Urbanspooners like it:

• …This place has the best barista's in town. The owner is amazingly nice and accommodating. My favorite drink the black and white iced with coffee ice cubes, could not be better. – Jaime B., Yelp