Calypsos Coffee & Creamery
- Where everyone knows your coffee. By Jamie Lynn
- Mar 1, 2014
- 2 min read
Calypso’s Coffee and Creamery, located on Lakeside Ave. in downtown Coeur d’Alene, is the go to coffee and meeting place.
Why is it so many people flock to this downtown venue? One reason is because the friendly nature that owners Todd and Maria Jenicek and their staff exude, but another is the quality of food and coffee at Calypso’s.
The road to owning a restaurant and coffee roasting business was an interesting one for the couple. Maria had worked in the banking industry and as a church secretary, Todd as a business manager. He had counseled the previous owners of Calypsos on how to maintain a business in a shaky market. Then, during the course of one week, Todd and Maria’s life changed. “God woke me up three nights in a row at 3 am and told me to put an offer in (on Calypsos),” said Todd. The rest is history.
Todd said the secret to keeping his customers coming back through the door is making sure they feel he is truly grateful for their business. And he is.
“If they feel their money spent is actually helping and supporting you, they feel a part of the business,” said Todd who adds that another draw to Calypso’s is their Open Mic night and artists’ performances which occur up to three nights a week.
What makes his place unique from others is their space. “It’s large open and not closed in,” said Todd who adds that it is their goal for people to come in and relax. “I think the best comment I heard a customer say to us was they felt like Calypsos was like one big huge living room! We want you to feel at home. We want you to relax. We want your eyes to be captivated by the colors and the local art. We want you ears to hear songs and music that surge great memories from your past that make your heart sing. We want you to leave uplifted and encouraged!”
In addition to their great coffee they also have delicious, mouthwatering food and pastries. And if you are looking for a perfect place to hold a meeting, Calypso’s offers meeting space for groups to rent for a nominal price.
Visit Calypso’s today. You won’t be disappointed!
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