Relaxing country music flows through the radio speakers as I sit here among the local regulars. A couple has started up a game of chess over their coffee and tea; an elderly man sporting a racing cap reads the Morning Journal, the county newspaper; and a man and woman choose a table by the window as they sip from Styrofoam cups and fill out a crossword puzzle.

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An old friend from high school stops by in bright pink sweatpants for her daily latte, the exact flavor of which she has forgotten. She turns to one of the co-owners, Jeremy, to ask, “What’s it called again?” Jeremy rambles off a string of combinations, and I only catch caramel and “skinny.” Co-owner Jessica sets to prepare the drink.

The store emits a coffee scent, subtle and sweet, not overpowering. The smell won’t stick to my clothes for the rest of the day, as is the case at other coffee shops. I decide I want a drink, so I ponder the menu: the new Sunrise Smoothie sounds good, as does the Candied Caramel Latte.

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The glass pastry case exhibits the latest goodies: cannolis overflowing with cream, topped with sprinkles and Easter egg-shaped plastic rings; large pieces of chocolate cake with Oreo toppings; and tall parfaits, filled with fruit or chocolate, yogurt and whipped cream.