If only this coffeeshop was open when I was in high school... I could have just walked across the street for a delicious cup o' java and a nanaimo bar for lunch! Would that have been any healthier than the KFC fries and gravy I chose instead? :)
Located across the street to the south (not along the highway) from the old Olds High School, this quaint little coffeeshop is right out of an old western movie!
The barrista says that the antique copper espresso machine came from Italy. It is a gorgeous piece of equipment and it made a lovely latté!
My favourite part of the whole experience though was when a couple of older gentleman were leaving. The barrista politely called out, "see y'all later!" Oh wait, maybe my favourite was the fact that they carry Roger's chocolates - imported from Victoria, BC! Mmmmm....
Summary
ambiance - unique, fun, interesting
value - good
flavour - caffeine-a-licious!The whole "western theme" of the place got me thinking about a conversation I recently had with a friend. She was talking about how much culture there seems to be in eastern Canada and the eastern States because of the older buildings, older history, etc. I argued that we have just as much culture as places like Québec City, even if we don't have as much history. Our culture is that of the Calgary Stampede, cowboys, hockey, winter sports, etc! We may not have cobblestone or century-old cathedrals, but we have culture. Yahoo!
What do you think? How old does an area have to be before it starts to develop its own culture? Is it more difficult for someone to recognize their culture while they're immersed in it?
The new coffe bar sounds neat. I'll have to check it out. Hope it survives the Tim Hortons addiction that many people have.
ReplyDeleteWe do not have the old buildings like eastern Canada because we built fast as settlers were arriving. Eastern Canada was slower growing. The old farm house my great grandfather built in Sk. was a kit ordered from Eatons and it is long been torn down. While in Nova Scotia the old stone house that he grew up in still stands. I like to think that our western culture is found in other things like you said. People go to Que. city to see the 300 year old buildings but come west to see the unspoiled scenery, the prairies and mountains.
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thanks kimmie you did an awsome job keep up the good work!!! I have a gift for you and your husband here at Cowboy & Co.
ReplyDeleteThe ambiance is great. I'm not into fancy coffee - I like my java straight and they serve good ol' fashioned joe the way I like it - hot and strong. Fresh baked goods are better than the warmed up dog-nuts from those other guys. If you're in there sometime, ask to have a listen to the player piano - can you name that tune?
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