Calamity’s Coffee Jackson Square — Restaurant in Oak Ridge

In my culture, coffee is king. Every visit to a home, wether an old friend's or a new aquaintance, is always followed by the invitation to share some coffee. And it is always accepted. For a family of modest means, coffee is an opportunity to share their very best, and not go broke! For a wealthy recipient, it is a form of accepting grace, & show appreciation.

Rich or poor, it "seals the bond" of friendship and good will among folk. It's a Caribeño and Central American "tea ceremony" of sorts, ceremony practiced among the great world cultures.

Anyhow. Earlier this evening I had my first cup of Calamity coffee. It was DELICIÓSO!!! It ought to be named Auspicious-ness café, as I can't imagine calamity having anything to do with it. 🤣

It won't be my last. Give this small local business a visit for some good coffee, Starbucks is over-rated anyways. (My personal opinion.)

I'm told the shop serves until 2:00 pm. Portion is quite generous: about 2 cups of pure, rich, unadulterated, friendship in a cup. And a fine tradition.

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Popped in here to get some work done one afternoon when my wifi went out. Glad to know another local spot to go for remote work if needed.

Staff members were friendly, and it seemed to be a hangout spot for many generations of people.

Only had tea since I rolled in after 12 PM and I'm that person who can't sleep if I have caffeine past then (sucks, I know), so I can't comment on the coffee. But the tea was loose leaf, and they let me know the steep time. They even topped me off for a second dose when I finished the first.

Wifi was spotty, and I learned quickly why most people using it were in the back room. I attempted to set up in the front room, but it kept kicking me off. Moved to the back room, and no issues.

Depending on your needs, just know it can get busy and loud in the afternoon between 2-3ish. Or at least that was my experience. Fortunately, I was listening mostly in my meeting, but it can get...

Calamity is the type of business that manages to operate a business model where not only is the product excellent (my fave is banana bread latte!) the atmosphere is chill and welcoming, and the owner Jordan and the staff make you feel as if you are a welcome family member. I had a loss this week and the only bright spot was my visit yesterday and the kindness Jordan showed me. If you want to frequent a business that appreciates your patronage, appreciates you as a fellow human, offers some tasty food treats from others in the community, cool gift ideas like earrings, cards, textile crafts, jams, shirts, offers up space for community events and activities and so much more, I can not recommend this place enough! All are welcome here and I think you might just find your new...