My Cuppa Joe May Have to Go?? Say it Aint' So!!

Many mornings after I drop my son off at school, I venture into one of the County's cutest coffee shops, The Servants Bookstore & Coffee Bar on Washington Street in Kaufman. I have become a regular customer there, I even have my own Membership Card.



Now grant it most mornings I go through the drive-thru; but on the visits that I do have the opportunity to go inside and sit down to enjoy my latte, it's like I'm in another world. The employees there are always welcoming and helpful with their daily concoctions. I get a kick out of watching the barista mix-up my favorite Peppermint Patti Mocha. I thought this place was the best thing to happen to Kaufman.

When you walk into the store, you are immediately calmed and the scent of the coffee, along with the Christian Music, just makes you want to relax. While waiting for your latte, you can browse the many Christian Books, Arts and Gifts that will suit anyone's taste. And the upstairs area contains a plethura of readings you could never imagine.

That's why my heart dropped when I learned that the store is up for sale and may be closing pretty soon. For a city girl like me, I thought this store was a sure-fire hit. When it was built about 3 years ago, I just knew it would be packed daily with housewives in the mornings, professionals for the lunch crowd and teens for the afterschool crowd, but for some unknown reason, it didn't happen that way.

I know the economy is probably the main reason for the store's closing, but I hope the owners will continue to brainstorm and research ideas to keep the shop open. Believe me, I know that being in business is not cheap. I am a small business developer, so I am familiar with the strains of reduced sales, increased prices and employee retention; but I'm also familiar with keeping the Faith.

And that's what I'll ask of the owner's of my favorite cuppa joe...Keep the Faith and things will work out.

The Servants Bookstore and Coffee Bar
1301 S. Washington
Kaufman, Texas 75142