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Feature Story : Java Jo Coffe Bar & Billiards
Java Jo Coffee Bar serving up success Fire can be a devastating thing. It can sweep through a home or building, destroying years of hard work and incinerating memories and dreams. However, sometimes, like saplings rising from a forest fire, people can pick themselves up, dust off the soot and ashes and aspire to even greater things. That is what the staff at Java Jo Coffee Bar did following the fire that swept through the building they were in on Main Street in Berlin, destroying everything they had built and for which they had become known. But that event, which happened in January of 2006, seems like an eternity ago for Jo Weaver and her staff, who have quickly and calmly put that experience behind them. “It’s weird, because at times I think about that day and the memories of standing there watching your life go up in flames and it seems like yesterday,” said Weaver. “And other times, it feels like we’ve been here for years, and it has always been this way. “We’ll always have the memories of the old place, but this feels like home to us now. I think we took a negative and turned it into a positive in the end, and now we are creating new memories.” A wonderful coffee house has blossomed out of the old Java Jo’s, and now it is a high-traffic area for locals and tourists alike who are seeking a quick cup of coffee, an espresso, perhaps a sandwich or wrap, soup and salad, or a nighttime snack. The cafe has gone from a quaint little shop to a thriving gathering spot, with far more than food and drink. In addition, they have added a billiard room with a number of other interactive games, free Internet access, and they even offer live music every Friday and Saturday evening. “I think as far as a gathering place, there simply aren’t a lot of places open late in Berlin,” said Weaver. “But the biggest reason people enjoy meeting here is the atmosphere. Our shop provides a place for people to get a drink, sit down with friends and relax. It’s a great place to unwind.” And unlike restaurants, which try to get people in and out to keep tables available, Weaver and her staff encourage patrons to sit and take their time, knowing that the comfortable and relaxing atmosphere lends itself to that. “People are on the go, and this is a chance for them to sit down, relax and catch up,” said Weaver. For those who are on the go, Java Jo Coffee Bar is providing a second option, as they introduce Java Jo West — a miniature version of the Berlin shop, located just north of the main square in Millersburg at 50 N. Clay Street. The drive-thru coffee shop will include a walk-in front door for walk-in customers, as well as the drive-thru, and will feature all of the same great drinks available at the Berlin shop. Whether it’s a Smoothie, espresso, latte, Screamer or tea, patrons may call ahead and pre-order so their drinks will be ready for them on their way to work or at lunch. They will also carry cookies and muffins to complement their coffee line. “It’s an exciting addition for us, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer the same great beverages we have here in Berlin,” said Weaver. In Berlin, Java Jo’s is located on the square at 4860 E. Main Street. Check out all they have to offer by logging on at www.javajocoffeebar.com, where they feature weekly specials, a calendar of events, updated pictures of patrons having a ball and other information. Call Java Jo Coffee Bar at 330-893-9211, or call Java Jo West at 330-674-1050. Java Jo’s Berlin business hours are Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Java Jo West is open Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Sunday. |
Address: 4860 East Main Street Berlin, OH 44610 330-893-9211 Visit Us: M-Th 6:30 am-10 pm, Fri 6:30 am-11 pm, Sat 7:30 am-11 pm, Sun 11-10 Email Us: jo@javajocoffeebar.com Visit Our Website: www.javajocoffeebar.com
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