Tired of the same old chain cafes and looking for something different? Skip your usual Starbucks and Dunkin’ runs and turn to your local small business cafes, rich in community vibes, better brews, and delicious homemade food!
Getting lunch, breakfast, or just grabbing a coffee with friends or family is a great way to blow off some steam and have fun. Listed below are the top local cafes that you should visit this weekend!
- Shorty’s Sunflower Cafe
Nestled on N Charlotte Street, Shorty’s Sunflower Cafe serves up some of the best homemade pancakes and home fries that are seasoned to perfection. The atmosphere inside is cozy and warm, with the cutest decor and beautiful artwork hung up on every wall. They often have amazing specials up on the chalkboard for you to see as soon as you walk in, the rotating options are diverse and creative. In my personal experience and in the reviews, the service quality is rated as amazing.
“I’ve been going to Sunflower for years, my mom and I’s favorite breakfast spot, the pancakes are amazing,” said Pottsgrove junior, Ava Reicher,” if I had to recommend a breakfast spot Sunflower Cafe would be it”.
If you find yourself driving through Pottsgrove hungry for a stack of French toast sprinkled with powdered sugar and an iced latte to go with then Shorty’s Sunflower Cafe is the place for you!
2. Brakeman’s Cafe
Located on Washington St., Boyertown, PA; across from the train tracks, Brakeman’s is a railroad country-themed cafe. Brakeman’s coffee options are anything but ordinary, they are creative and flavor-filled. At Brakeman’s, you can cozy up by their fireplace with a warm cup of coffee and their delicious avocado toast.
“It’s so cozy inside, I love the place’s vibe,” said Pottsgrove junior, Kelsey Renner, “ Their coffee is amazing – I get something new every time and they never disappoint!”
If your Dunkin’ lattes are starting to bore you, then Brakeman’s Cafe is an even better alternative. Next time you’re craving a tasty brew, I urge you to try Brakeman’s Cafe in Boyertown.
3. Brewed Awakening
Stationed on Main St, Royersford PA, Brewed Awakening has amazing service, a friendly owner, and delicious breakfast bagels. This coffee shop has a seating area that is to die for, with comfy lounge chairs and sofas and tables with stools. They have a large breakfast and lunch menu and a variety of freshly brewed coffee and espresso drinks to try. Their reviews are very strong, and they seem to turn out very happy customers.
“I always go with the breakfast bagel and iced caramel latte combo,” says Pottsgrove junior Ella Catanzaro, “ it’s an amazing alternative to the fake and frozen sandwiches you get from chain places.”
If you’re looking for a Sunday morning hideout where you can read your book and sip some coffee, then Brewed Awakening should absolutely be your choice. It would make an amazing study place to visit with your friends so you can be productive and keep your stomach full!
Supporting local small businesses is vital for our area. Visiting these places can be your way of tapping into your sense of community! If the weekend rolls around and you’re feeling bored and unproductive, gather with family and friends and visit these three local places that will fulfill your coffee and breakfast needs.
