Not Your Average Joe — Restaurant in Broken Arrow

Today, we took our grandson, Maddux, to Not Your Average Joe coffee house. My husband and I ordered our favorite Salted Carmel Frappe with espresso and whipped cream. Maddux ordered the hot Turtle Latte (coffee with chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut).

Craig, the owner was happy to see us and shook hands with Maddux. The barista who took our order remembered seeing me in the store earlier this month and said, “It’s so nice to see you again. Thank you for coming back.” The tone of his words was so genuine that my heart filled with happiness.

I asked him his name. “It’s Brady, like Tom Brady, only I’m more handsome.”

“But you’re not as rich,” said Craig, as he was making our frappes.

“But I’m rich in friends and relationships,” Brady responded grinning.

Craig said, “Tell them your story, Brady.”

Brady explained that he used to work in construction but was in an accident. “I shouldn’t be alive, but I had a lot of support from my family and friends.” He acknowledged the Lord’s help in his recovery. Brady said he loves his work and the people he works with and pointed out what a beautiful day we are having. We were all smiling when Craig handed us our order.

I was influenced by Brady’s exuberance for life today. After four years of feeling aimless, I decided to stop grieving the loss of work that retirement took from me and embrace the new opportunities this gift of time still offers. When I came home, instead of taking my usual afternoon nap, I finished reading a book on how to sell artwork and set out my paints again.

Thank you, Craig for bringing “accept-ional" people into my life. I cherish the way you all accept me when I come into your coffee house. It’s certainly not your average joe!

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From the minute i walked in I could feel the positive environment. I was immediately greeted with several smiling faces. A gentlemen suggested one of their specialty coffees for the month. It was fantastic! i also chose the protein bites and they were delicious. Price was super reasonable. I actually stayed and was able to have a conversation with a few of the workers about my husband being in the ICU and they were so kind and caring about my situation. I will be coming back to this location daily during my husbands stay at St. john’s. I would recommend this place to anyone in this area looking for a smiling face and a good...

We were heading back home after a visit with family and decided to try this coffee shop. It was such a great experience. The workers greeted us with sincerity, explained their mission statement, and were patient as we looked at the menu whilst answering our questions about the different items. The drinks were great! My husband said his was probably the best salted caramel frappe he's ever had, and my daughter's pineapple smoothie was excellent. My drip coffee was great, too. All in all, it was a wonderful experience, and we loved being a part of their mission - to help employ people with...