Bewilderment abounded at a local Salem coffee shop after a “well-known” social media influencer stopped by the cozy cafe.
Influencer Asks “What’s Good Here?” Nods, Smiles, Orders Cortado As Planned
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In Search of Flexible Schedule and Stable Income to Support Career in Coffee, Local Barista Joins Band
Joining a growing national trend, local barista Janet Monroe has joined a band in order to support her career in specialty coffee.
Breaking News: Closing Barista Two Minutes Late
Opening barista Brandon Slathers, who’s been up since 5 o’clock in the fucking morning, watches as the clock ticks past the posted 12:30 shift change.
Baristas Launch GoFundMe Campaign On Behalf Of Customer Who Clearly Needs Own Office Space
Two local baristas, Val Zelane and Nat Mitchell, have launched a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of cafe customer Brad Dolan who, they said in an interview with The Knockbox, “clearly needs his own office space.”
Barista Mistakes Homemade Maple Syrup for Thermos Dregs, Disappoints Regular
A downtown specialty coffee shop experienced great disappointment when Daniel Collins, local office worker and regular customer, discovered his hand-crafted maple syrup had been mistaken for “a previous beverage” and was thusly rinsed.
Barista With No Tattoos or Piercings Not Taken Seriously by Discerning Customers
When Johnny Morgan began working at an esteemed local cafe last month, his employers “could not have been happier” about their decision to hire the 22 year old barista.
“Lactose Intolerant” Customer Asks After Sugar Content of Plant Milks, Orders Breve
Arriving for the first time in the chic new cafe that opened just a block away from the digital ad agency where she worked, Alicia Brown jumped headlong into the mid-morning rush looking to inquire about plant milk options.
Cupping Shut Down Amid Allegations of Indecency
A public cupping event in East London was shut down on Friday evening after a local resident misunderstood that a public cupping is a coffee tasting event—not a niche sex party.
Coffee Shop “Pretentious,” Alleges Man’s Mother
Frustration reigned supreme on Saturday morning when Gladys Albrecht, who was in the area visiting her adult son, joined him for coffee at his favorite cafe, only to find that the “pretentious” establishment wasn’t serving anything that she likes.
Most Despised Customer Of The Day Usurped By Last Minute Dickhead
A hero walked through the cafe doors 90 seconds before closing at a local coffee shop on Tuesday.