Seeking an alternative to Starbucks for your coffee desire, as well as spot to study, work, or just read? I have the perfect place. 23 Skiddoo Cafe (33 Carteret Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey) is open from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, and here offered is a variety of drinks (not just coffee), snacks, literature, and just plain old comfort. 23 Skiddoo Cafe is its "own person", inviting you in to an experience and friendliness that make you (well, it makes me) feel euphoric. During my visit, I had just coffee and a chocolate danish, but I also enjoyed nice conversation with the owners, which made the visit complete. I brought along a tiny book to read, The Satirical Rogue on Poetry, written by the late, somewhat-famed Vermont poet, Robert Francis, who was overshadowed by another well known New England poet, Robert Frost. The 23 Skiddoo Cafe folks, who have some handy magazines and newspaper in-house to peruse, also offer a bookcase of well known literary titles, especially one the Sears home library proudly places on its shelf, Letters From a Stoic by Seneca. You've got to love this. Renewing my love of Seneca wisdom with coffee and a bun nearby. Fantastic! Finally, decor. You won't find the comfortable seating here at a Barnes & Noble or Starbucks. Well, maybe you will, but you may not find the below piece (and peace) of beauty. Enjoying java and a snack while reading, and doing all this with the stained glass window in view, is a great thing.
23 Skiddoo Cafe, you are a very cool place, and for that I thank you! Steve
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