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Caffé Kita started as an
idea between friends that a coffee shop should be located in a high-end salon,
because everybody seemed to be bringing in their lattes. Even the name was
what the friends referred to when we wanted a good “Kick In The A**” because the babies were up all night and we needed some help getting through the
day. I had always wondered if my work ethic could make a business of my own
go, and when those friends, Jim and Janelle Goking, found space in their
salon expansion, it was time to find out!
What a journey! We began with fresh stock-made soups, and a few Panini-grilled
sandwiches. We added the best fresh-baked scones in the world (told to us by
the people who travel it), and a brownie that is absolutely decadent. Soon requests
for catered functions came in, and because our space only accommodated a few
we gave it a shot. We boast the friendliest service because it matters not only
to me, but to all of the staff that has been with us for any decent amount of
time. We kick butt and take names, literally! We love to greet our guests by
their name.
Jane, our scone baker, is the masterful creator behind the best of the scone
combinations, and loves to create some of the best specials on the menu. Her
special Panini, Jane’s Favorite, had to be put on the menu because of its
popularity. It is still one of the most requested sandwiches. Martha is our ambassador
of fun and is critical to our customer service in the café, and to our
community service outside of the café. Martha knows before I do what a
customer’s name is and what their favorite drink may be. She is the idea
go-to person for team-building experiences and is the glue that keeps our team
functioning at the level it does. Did you see us in the Boat Armada? Martha’s
brainchild.
Ally and Jesika have both been with us at the café for a couple of years,
and are also eager to help serve, and love tinkering in the kitchen. They are
also the organizational backbone of the operation, and love the people who grace
us with their business every day.
We are a fresh, metropolitan café. Our objective is to give our guests
the highest level of customer service around. We aim to wow your palette, whether
it be the best coffee and scone for breakfast, a unique soup and sandwich for
lunch, or one of our dinner creations. We want you to walk out saying what a
great experience you have had and asking yourself when you can get back.
As of this writing, we are expanding our café and moving our operation
to a bigger space. We are excited at all the possibilities that the new café will
bring. New friends and customers, along with the customers we already call our
friends, will always be the center of what we do. |
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