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| - This past Friday morning, I walk in, order a chai latte from a smiling barista who looks to be one of the brothers who I think own the place. As he's making my chai, he pours a couple shots of espresso, asks if I'd like to share a quick shot of caffeine with him. I accept. He pours vanilla and ice into a cup, throws the shot of espresso in without hesitation, hands it to me, says cheers and we drink from our styrafoam cups. "You have to drink it all at once, don't stop until you're done!" He says. Didn't even charge me, he was just having fun and wanted to share. It's really not uncomon to go away from this place with more than just your drink. Most of the employees I interact with have left me with a smile and just a little more joy in my day. If you go even somewhat regularly and order the same thing, they'll remember and start making it before you order. That Friday I became a customer for life, and you can bet they'll make their money back for that little shot of espresso!
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