Caboose Coffee — Restaurant in Oklahoma City

Now that Spring is here and the sun is finally sending its warmth to our surface I have been walking a lot more. As I headed in the normal direction my nostrils caught the scent of baking bread and I knew I had to follow it. It took me to Automobile Alley which is a long stretch of shops and restaurants on Broadway Ave. The smell became stronger and stronger as I headed north. I came to an intersection and looked in front of me for a way. I noticed a large set of blue glasses on a white background. Someone like me is always boastful about what I know about my city. Especially an area that I live in. However, I had no clue what this building contained.

I took a sharp right turn heading east up 13th Street toward the railroad tracks. Confused about which way to complete my journey to this mystery building took me on a gravely short walk up the side of the tracks. On approach, I noticed two signs set across from each other with a dual staircase between them. It leads to a door into the old building. Once inside my eyes gazed upon books and art in a tiny corridor. Two more beautiful old windowed doors led me into the main area.

The room has high ceilings and old windows that fill the place with natural light. A young man set quietly reading a book on a vintage couch that was clearly from the late 60s or early 70s. He invited me with a smile and asked if I needed help with anything. His name is Ben and he runs the small little coffee shop inside. When I say small I mean he built it into a small closet in the corner of the room. Genius level! I ordered an Americano with nothing in it and chose to stay a bit. He went to work on my order as I paid through Venmo, and no cash was needed.

Caboose Coffee is tightly nestled into the northeast corner of the main area of Bookish. A small bookstore with Used Books and Art. As Ben finished making my Americano I browsed to see what was available. So many great books that I had either already read, or that were on my list to read. This place is an Oasis set within the urban core of downtown Oklahoma City. It is a calm old building with so many things to see. Art, poetry, and books fill the walls with color and music fills the room. Extra points for playing a playlist with the likes of Bill Callahan and Kurt Vile.

My coffee was ready and served in a vintage coffee cup that was set on its companion plate. You are also given a Biscoff cookie to dip in the coffee. I obliged and took to soaking my cookie after each sip. The coffee was delicious, hot, and perfectly crafted. A lot of baristas will add far to much water to an Americano, but Ben did no such thing. I grabbed a book called Decoding the World and set at the table nearby. I read a few chapters as I finished my coffee. It was time for lunch and I had to leave. I didn’t want to go. This place is just so comfortable.

I paid for a cold brew to go and bought the book. I only spent $15 there which made me feel like I was stealing from them. Like Anthony Bourdain use to worry, do I tell everyone about this place and worry that it might be ruined? I think it is worth letting people know. It is a wonderful...

I’m extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism from this company. I’ve reached out multiple times to multiple people via email and phone conversations resulting in more questions asked than answers provided, worse, I was hung up on during a call. As a customer, I expect at least a basic level of communication and courtesy. Unfortunately, this experience has completely eroded my trust in their service. I hope they take this feedback seriously and improve their customer service...

I love the convenience and creativity of this shop! They offer classics and a few creative specials at the Bookish location that have been delightful without fail. They also offer fun options for my kids - which is a bonus for tired parents everywhere. The barristas are always so understanding and kind when my toddler wants to ask about every step in the drink making process or their favorite color, etc. Stop by and see for yourself!...