Today has been filled with happy thoughts and memories of
the past. This got me thinking about my
old stomping grounds and of my favorite coffee house that used to be nestled in
Springfield , Ohio.
It was called Strange Brew, an all vegan coffee house and restaurant.
Their coffees were amazing, and ranged from regular coffee to a drink I loved
which was called a White Rabbit. It was pretty much a white chocolate mocha
with a shot of raspberry in it..it was amazing!!!
They carried everything from chili to Ruben sandwiches…everything
completely vegan mind you.
On Friday nights it was open mic night, always great local
artists in there. Saturdays was always a local college band. The whole place
was based around the college aged person with local art hanging all over the
walls from the students and even though it was based around the college
population you would even find your local grandmother in there eating dinner or
having a fresh made fruit juice with their grandchildren.
When you walked in the first thing you noticed was all of
the Christmas lights hanging everywhere, the area with all the comfy couches
and chairs and all the book shelves holding everything from childrens books,
classics and even board games.
There was something for everyone. My friends and I used to meet there after
work, hang out and close the place on the weekends and even throughout the week
sometimes.
Soo, whats my point to telling you of this place?? That’s simple. We need more places like this. Sure, we have
all of the commercial places and those are great. I never pass up Starbucks but
its not the mom and pop places that you can hang out, see and meet local
people, and just enjoy yourself.
Ive often had a dream of having my own place like this, a
place others can call home. They could hang out enjoy the local talent and kick
back with a great coffee and just relax away from commercialized society.
I can be such a dreamer at times….
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