Neighbors Coffee is No More?
The McKinley neighborhood has lost one of its newest businesses. The cute little house that just days ago had Neighbors Coffee in it has sprouted for sale/lease signs like dandelions.
This has been a tough few weeks for small business in Tacoma …
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4 comments
D Douglas Tooley October 17, 2008
Forensic economics on this still worthy neighborhood institution is worthwhile.
The owners remodeled the space themselves – though not without experience it was their first commercial space. The requirements of same were tougher than they anticipated, perhaps exacerbated by by a divisive permit bureaucracy.
These issues were resolved and the lessons were learned by the owners, but money was depleted and inspiration drained from a focus on the business in those crucial grand opening months.
Business was picking up with the Fall season, but it was not enough.
Hopefully this business will re-open, but it will take someone with an investment in the Eastside to make it work.
Perhaps the Puyallup Tribe?
BTW, Baristo O’Chine plays at Doyle’s tonight(and the 17th of every month) with the group Ocham’s Razor – upbeat young celtic, kinda like the Paperboy’s of Vancouver.
T Thorax O'Tool October 18, 2008
The Paperboys put on an awesome show… I see them whenever thy make it down to Jazzbones.
Does Ocram’s Razor play monthly or is it just Baristo that plays monthly?
C Christine October 19, 2008
Ockham’s Razor is an awesome band and they frequently play at Doyle’s “St. Practice Day” which is the 17th of every month.
O Oisín Mac Suibhne October 21, 2008
Yeah, the closing has been a bit heart-breaking. And things really were picking up and getting easier — up until that Monday last month when things went to hell on a global level. Hopefully, something useful will be done with the space — it’d be a serious shame to see it fall back into being a crack-house, especially after all the work that went into restoring it. Now, I just need to find somewhere ELSE within walking distance.
And yeah, Ockham’s Razor plays every 17th @ Doyle’s. In fact, this last show was pretty damned fun.