"0"^^ . "7"^^ . "5"^^ . . "2"^^ . . . "2013-05-26T00:00:00"^^ . "It's Sunday morning. The sun is shining. Nothing on the agenda this morning other than a nice sleep in. Annnnd then, my dogs start barking. And barking. And barking. And even some time in the back yard won't quiet them. Fine, we're off for a walk!! Luckily for my dogs (and my husband!), my morning grouch was calmed when we came across Bell's Bookstore Cafe, a delightful little coffee shop / bookstore only blocks away from our house. \n\nWe were greeted by rows of books, a few little trinkets for sale and the smell of fresh baking. This place has it all. Friendly staff, great coffee and a surprisingly large selection of homemade treats (including gluten-free options!). Who can be unhappy any longer?! They also have a water dish and place to tie up your puppies just outside the door. These guys are even true to their posted operating hours - we arrived just after 8 and they were already open. Not always true with small businesses and early mornings. \n\nThe surroundings are not super posh, but it is comfortable and you can tell it is loved by its owners and customers alike. I get the feeling that Bell's is fiercely supported by the local community, and I think that is great. Sure, the Starbucks and Phil & Sebastian's down the road have figured out how to perfect the same americano time after time. But this place feels like home, they make a damn good coffee and delicious home made treats. But most importantly: I love supporting local business. So next time my dogs wake me up at 7am on a Sunday morning, I'll treat them with a little walk over to Bell's Bookstore Cafe.\n\n--\nL"^^ .