Before you wonder,it’s not just me. I’m not being personally victimised for having a resting bitch face or ordering a “pour over” when they’re slammed. It’s athing. I went there with friends a few weeks ago,and every one of them walked out with the same expression. “What did I do to her?” one said with a raised brow. “Oh,don’t worry,they hate everyone,” I replied.
It’s likeSeinfeld’s famed “soup Nazi” has branched out into coffee.
So why do I keep going? There are plenty of coffee shops I could choose from,so what makes this one so special that I’ve become a regular despite the terrible service?
Honestly,it’s all about the vibe. And by vibe,I mean many cool people go there. Don’t worry,I despise myself a bit,too.
But I know I’m not the only one who values the cool factor with my coffee ... if I were,there wouldn’t be a queue out the door for a place that curses your very presence.
There’s a certain cultural cachet that comes with the cafes we frequent – they say something about us:our taste,our character,our place in the community. For many of us,our favourite coffee shop is not just a place to get our daily caffeine fix – it’s a public declaration of who we are.