So our first 2 weeks went pretty well. No advertising , just word of mouth and a very thirsty downtown business crowd. Each day, except MLK day, which was slow, we have seen an increase in numbers. People are pretty grateful to have a 'real' coffeehouse in town. People also have been looking for a lunch spot, and I have to pay the bills, so on Monday we will add soup and panini to our modest menu offerings. I am trying to strike the balance , staying focused on our outstanding espresso and… Continue

Don't forget to order enough coffee filters. You may find yourself stealing them from your local library or hospital.

Don't get engaged in a discussion about your wonderful Nicaraguan coffee while filling the tiny bar sink on your counter.

Don't forget to add chocolate to your nice customer's mocha. It's not a mocha anymore.

Despite a couple trip ups(see above), this has been a great 3 days. The response to our little shop has been awesome. People are really…

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I'm an ER nurse. I have revived people with out a pulse, given dialysis, seen amputations and death. So why am I nervous about opening the doors to my beautiful coffeehouse tomorrow? If anyone has cardiac arrest at my shop they;ll be in good hands. Just hope it's not me. Continue

Well, it's 34 hours til I officially open my doors for business...for real this time., No more playing coffee shop with my 3 baristas and saying at 1:00 pm,' you guys want to call it a day? ' So I am feeling euphoric and terrified at the same time. I remember feeling like this in college, but it was so much more fun then, and a lot cheaper !

Our coffee is in, the shelves are stocked with our cafe gear, the syrups and sauces are primed, fridges full with baked goods....my baristas are…

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