Coffee isn’t solely good when deployed – it’s tasty when you’re a civilian just popping in for a drink too. The Omaha location is the first independentlyowned [in this case, by John Sievers] Green Beans Coffee in the U.S. Walking into the café it’s abundantly clear that this is a business owned by some patriotic folks, but not so much so that people without a military background will feel out of place. Rather, it’s a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of seating and friendly baristas. I tried a frappe while I was there because it was a warm day and I wanted something cool and refreshing. It was delicious – Scott the barista was very specific with his questions to make sure I’d get what I wanted. By the time I got my hands on the drink it was just what I wanted, and I was quite happy to have it. Green Beans supports a variety of militaryrelated charities. Their motto is Honor First, Coffee Second! It’s a coffee purchase you can feel good about. 6831 S. 167th Street http://greenbeanscoffeeomaha.com/
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No More Empty Cups Nancy Williams, co-founder of No More Empty Cups, has a vision of a community coffeeshop that is an inclusive space, serving locally sourced products and offering programs that help make the surrounding neighborhood more prosperous. Oh, and they serve up some pretty good coffee, too. Folks who remember Echo Coffee, and appreciated it for the unique vibe it offered, will be glad to know that No More Empty Cups kept that unique, come-as-you-are vibe when they took over the space. Developed under the No More Empty Pots program, the goal is to educate people on the business of owning a business, leading to selfsufficiency. By teaching people the ins and outs of business ownership, the entire community benefits. “People soon learn that most of the work in owning a business is behind the scenes,” explains Williams. Their coffee is locally sourced Archetype Coffee (Isaiah helps out with training the baristas too) and their pastries come from the nearby Olsen Bake Shop. It’s truly a community effort. Many of the baristas who work there are from the neighborhood and have benefitted from the programs offered. They’re awfully friendly too, making it a comfortable, welcoming place to sit and enjoy some coffee. 1502 S. 10th Street http://nomoreemptycups.org/ http://nmepomaha.org/ Every single coffee shop listed here makes good coffee, each with their own personality. Try them all out to decide which one best suits your taste buds.
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