New coffee house opens. Town wakes up happy
Locals report "best cup in years"
The doors opened at seven sharp and the line was already around the corner. By eight, the pastry case was half empty and the espresso machine had not stopped singing. "I came for one coffee and stayed for three," said one regular, who asked to remain anonymous.
The Morning Press roasts its beans in small batches every week and bakes everything in-house. The house blend is chocolatey with a hint of cherry. Critics call it "dangerously drinkable."
Owners say the idea was simple: a quiet place to read, write, meet a friend or simply watch the street wake up. Newspapers are free. Refills are cheap. Wi-Fi password at the counter.