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
Category: Inspiring People
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.
“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.
Customer Nails Perfect Number of Napkin Folds to Shim Wobbly Cafe Table
Knockbox reporter Michelle Semback was paying an off-duty visit to her neighborhood cafe last Wednesday when she overheard two customers whooping loudly. Semback turned to see the men, who appeared to be in their thirties, exchanging enthusiastic high-fives over a two-top table near the front window of the shop.
New Hire Having Difficulty Navigating Appropriate Volume At Which To Mock Customers
Paul Breckenridge may have only started working at a local cafe last week, but his presence has been widely felt by employees and customers alike.
Regular Who Never Tips Still Enjoying Perks of Being Regular
Despite over 2.5 years as a regular and overwhelmingly positive customer service experiences, local coffee shop customer Charles Fremmington has never left a tip for the baristas who serve him coffee every day. And yet, Fremmington continues to enjoy gracious service, care, and generosity at his favored cafe.
Customer Stunned Cafe Actually Has Drinks She Had While Abroad
Before Rachel Long went abroad, she was a staunch tall vanilla latte girl. She had discovered the local coffee shop by reluctantly going to meet her friend, who has asked that her name not be mentioned, for a coffee date. Back then, Long still had reservations about correctly referring to the drink sizes offered on the shop’s sparse, easy-to-read menu. Fast forward 11 days, and she’s a changed woman.
Barista Mystified by Lipstick Stain That Refuses to Budge
Marveling at the lasting power of a regular’s bold lipstick, local barista Tiffany Kwon has decided to pre-soak all ceramic mugs.
Customer Determined To Defend His God-Given Territory Until Final Moment Of Operation
Ignoring a series of cues from the cafe staff surrounding him, volunteer pallbearer Rufus Shlockley refreshed his Facebook feed for the tenth time Saturday evening as baristas started sweeping around him.
Coffee Shop Serves Doppio But Unsure What It Does
A small group of baristas in a coffee shop just outside a local mall are trying to shake things up in their coffee-traditional city.