Laughing Horse Coffee & Tea Co.
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A sure-fire way to win me over? Turn to page 394, and there you will find “branded, tie-dye hoodie” (citation: shout-out to Hollins University). I too struggle with picking a color. Which color? The question. My answer: “yes.” I saw this item folded over the short ladder display in their small merchandise section, off to the corner. But, of course, Mike (the co-owner) was rocking one too. The space oscillates between farmhouse inspired and the “cool, kids-only back room at home,” somehow landing on an intrinsic congeniality. What undoubtedly helps? How amazingly relaxed and friendly Mike is. Looking around at the black horse sculpture on the counter next to the La Spaziale espresso machine, the snowy white maverick photograph enlivening a far wall, a SIP LOCAL horseshoe figure-eight decal above the condiment cart, I had to ask: “so, who’s the equestrian?”
“No one—goes with the town history.”
So relaxed, so confident, so welcoming—he was definitely former recording industry. We chatted for awhile beneath the high ceilings and pewter dome pendant lights that brightened the counter. Each time another customer came in, he graciously stepped away and then picked the conversation right back up. “See you soon,” he called out reflexively when I did finally go, however he sheared off that last bit of energy. “Actually, well, she never visits the same cafe twice,” I heard him beginning to explain to some customers that had just walked in. Never might be too strong—I’ve been known to horse around from time to time.
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Drink: Cappuccino
I spoke with the co-mastermind, so I know that these are Italian beans (roasted stateside). That being said, the difference in quality is palpable. It stands on the step of comforting cappuccino, which I love for it.