Kind words from our guests

A guestbook sits by the counter for anyone who wants to leave a note. Travelers, neighbors, Bible study groups and a couple celebrating 49 years of marriage have filled its pages.

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The guestbook, page by page

Every page so far, in order, just as our guests wrote them. Scroll through, or tap a page to read it up close. Last names have been taken off for our guests' privacy.

  2. Guestbook page with notes including “So peaceful, healing, an almost magical feeling” and “Love this place!”
  3. Guestbook page with notes including “Street corn galette is delish!” and “Thank you for making this lovely café out of an amazing church”
  4. Guestbook page with notes including “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” and “Love the atmosphere”
  5. Guestbook page with notes including “Adorable coffee shop!” and “Thank you for the great service!”
  6. Guestbook page with a drawing of a cat holding a coffee cup and the note “We love the decor, the food, the chocolate croissants!”
  7. Guestbook page with notes including “My coffee was amazing!” and “So beautiful”
  8. Guestbook page of signatures and the note “Best cinnamon rolls, 2nd next to my mom's!”
  9. Guestbook page with the note “Love having a special place in Strawn”
  10. Guestbook page with a drawing of a steaming coffee cup and the note “Thanks for an awesome coffee!”
  11. Guestbook page with notes including “Loved the place” and “I love this place!”
  12. Guestbook page with notes including “1st timer. Coffee is amazing!” and “Stunning shop!”
  13. Guestbook page with notes including “We drove an hour to visit and it was well worth the drive” and “Such a peaceful coffee shop!”
  14. Guestbook page with notes including “Our first time visiting! Spontaneous girls outing!” and “So peaceful + restful!”
  15. Guestbook page with notes including “Perfect spot for our women's Bible study” and “Beautiful place!”
  16. Guestbook page with notes including “Whenever we need a pick me up from work, we love to come here!” and “Great job rehabbing this beautiful church”
  17. Guestbook page with notes including “Good luck on your bakery adventure” and “Lovely renovation!”
  18. Guestbook page with notes including “Fantastic place!!” from a visitor from Geneva, Switzerland, and “Great birthday stop with friends!”
  19. Guestbook page with notes including “One more coffee house checked off our list!” and “Love this little spot!”
  20. Guestbook page with notes including “The most beautiful place ever!!!!” and a 49th anniversary note from a couple who were married here
  21. Guestbook page with notes including “Love the name, means a lot to us” and “Been waiting for y'all to open for a long time”

Add a page of your own

The guestbook sits by the counter. Next time you're in for a pastry and a pour, pick up the pen.

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