One Shot owner Melissa Baruno was the only cafe around brewing Intelligentsia during the early days of the Liberties Walk latte joint. Now, the crowded neighborhood haunt is going through some changes. One of them is product. The other is location.
Baruno plans to expand the storefront into the building behind the current shop by May 1. Before that, she'll be brewing an exclusive blend developed with Stumptown owner Duane Sorenson, starting February 1.
"In addition to just making an awesome cup of coffee, this blend's complexity really works with our new menu, too, which will include pairings in the afternoon. There are just so many elements in Stumptown coffee for us to play with, it's really exciting," Baruno says.
The blend, known as #2, will replace Intelligentsia as their house cup. "It is well balanced and has plenty of sweetness for everyone to enjoy, but there is a lot going on in its mid-body and finish."
The new One Shot will have a retail section for customers to buy whole bean coffee. Single origin selections will be offered, along with unique pairings that Baruno is currently working on. The new building is being designed by Chris Sheffield of SL Design.
The new 60-seat coffeehouse will use two floors, with a full kitchen on the first for an expanded menu that includes breakfast, and a second floor with a long community table and library-style seating. Baruno will tend to an herb garden on the upstairs deck.
"I'm creating a whole new way of experiencing coffee by offering consumption of coffee at a bar setting," Baruno adds.
Espresso has always been our favorite shot. Stop by on Monday for free Stumptown coffee at One Shot from 7-10 a.m.
One Shot Coffee, 1040 N 2nd Street, 215-627-1620
Photo by Amber Lynn
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