Out Of The Way Coffee Shops Can Make A Rainy Day Less Lonely
Who Knew That A Carmel Latte Could Be Medicine For A Lonely Soul
Whenever I am down in Springfield, Missouri I generally try and find a quiet, out of the way coffee shop to pass the time. It’s especially inviting on rainy days when I need to slow life down a bit. When I’m in town I try to make sure I have time to stop at some of my favorite spots. Lifeway Christian Bookstore and Barnes and Noble are on that “must stop at” list. However, The Press Coffee and Juice Bar ranks at the very top. It’s one of my best-loved places to frequent and if I’m needing to waste time you better believe that I’ll somehow find my way to a caramel latte with extra whipped cream and a seat right by the window.
One of the reasons I love it so much is because of the atmosphere. It’s low lighting and “windows for days” ambiance keeps reeling me back for more. The jazzy music playing quietly in the background, along with
having perfect access to the Farmer’s Market outside, makes it ideal for just chillaxin’. People wander in and out for that quick cappuccino fix and it’s common to observe others intensely on their laptops doing the same as me…just hanging and doing whatever in a relaxed setting.
The food is also a favorite. The Press has the most amazing basil mint lemonade!!!! Oh my goodness…it’s the best! However, my absolute favorite item on their menu is the Rice Quinoa Bowl!!!!!!! Lawd, lawd!!! I’ve tried both versions: Slow Roasted Marinated Chicken and the Fresh Vegetable with a Kick (vegan). Both are so yummy that I’ve tried to duplicate them myself but haven’t been able to crack that code. I never knew what “quinoa” was, or even how to pronounce it, until Kirsten suggested one day that I try it. Thank you, Daughter, because I’ve been hooked from the first bite.
The owner and the friendly staff is another reason I keep coming back. The woman, who owns it, is extremely nice and always goes out of her way to strike up a conversation. I have a lot of trouble making selections when I get to the counter but every question I have (which is often) I am met with an answer and usually a suggestion to try something new and so far I haven’t been disappointed. Plus, it’s just a cute little place that almost feels like home…well sort of.
I had never been to a juice bar before and when my daughter suggested one day that we meet here for our Bible study I have to admit that I was a bit leary. It was OUT of my comfort zone. I’m glad I’ve got people in my life to PUSH me out of that “box” from time to time because the world is big and there are things to see besides my four walls. If you ever make it to the south side of Springfield make sure you make the time to stop in and sit a spell with either a hot latte or that basil mint lemonade I was talking about. You’ll be glad you did!!!!
Show some love today and give them a “like” on Facebook @ The Press Coffee & Juice Bar!!!!
Kelly 🙂
