Little People, Big World features Insomnia!

Insomnia Coffee just made our national television debut on the TLC show "Little People, Big World" last night. So fun to see our shop on tv! We were super grateful for the nice plug by the Roloff family and the producers of LPBW. A BIG THANK YOU to them!
Okay, so if you missed it, here is the episode information to see when it will be re-airing or posted online:

"Little People, Big World"
Big Twins on Campus

Synopsis: Zach and Jeremy are having a hard time balancing their social life with academics in their senior year. The twins help pack the house when their buddy's band performs at a local coffee shop, but they can't seem to cram in enough study time for the SAT.

**It will be re-aired on Apr 04, 8:30 pm**

Now that our logo has been splashed across tv screens across the nation we feel kinda famous. Autograph sessions will be scheduled soon. *wink*

Oh where, oh where...

have all our blog pictures gone?

Just last week I noticed that almost all the pictures in our previous blog entries have disappeared. I gave it some time, thinking they'd reload or something. Did they escape thinking we're hard-nosed employers? Truly we were kind to them...we even gave them President's day off. Why must they desert us at a time like this??

Please, if you see them send them home. We can't sleep at night until they're safely tucked away in their comfy blog posts.

Thanks for your concern.

I had to share...

Friends, I found this blogger's account of his own personal history with coffee quite amusing. It's cleverly written and illustrated with napkin art doodles made with coffee ink. And we won't hold it against him that he's a New Yorker instead of Puddletown resident, will we?

niemann.blogs.nytimes.com

We're proud to announce...

We have new COUNTERTOPS! Last sunday, Evan and Tyler, accompanied by our friendly help, Richard and Mike, ripped up the old brown countertops and replaced them with shiny, golden butcher block. It was an easy job...only took 9 HOURS! (ugh...glad it's done!) If you haven't already been by to see, pop in a take a look.

The OLD ones...Evan and Mike cutting up the new counter.Mike and Tyler screwing the counter down.Almost done...

Thank you Richard McNully for your documentation of the project!

out of the ordinary...

wow...we sure are lucky with the amazing caliber of musicians who grace our stage with their art. to add to the list, we are having an exciting concert at an unusual time. the Shoemaker Brothers are joining us on Wednesday, January 7th from 4pm-6pm. you will NOT want to miss this talent! pop in for an early evening latte or chai and be ready to be amazed! check out their website, too: http://www.shoemakerbrothers.com

the new year is upon us

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Where did 2008 go? Friends, we'll be open our normal hours (6am-10pm) on New Year's Eve and then CLOSED on New Year's Day. Hope your celebrations are fantastic!

'tis the season...

Merry Christmas, friends! We hope your Christmas is filled with family, laughter, joy, good food, warmth, smiles...and of course, coffee! Enjoy this holiday!

The snow keeps falling...

Friends...the snow is not letting up. We've gone through one week of what the news channel is calling the "ARCTIC BLAST" and it looks like another is on it's way. Our plan is to be open our usual hours, but we may post "snow hours" on our window. If you're planning on stopping in and are unsure if we're open, give us a call @ (503) 601-4314 to check. See you soon!
Pictured: Tyler venturing out in the white stuff...the shop is under a beautiful blanket and our drive-thru is open for the adventurous folk.

the mugs are here! the mugs are here!

Get 'em while we got 'em. limited edition, handmade mugs by Kristin at Urbana. Simply fabulous, and like children in a family, all a little different.

Arctic Chill

So, like everyone else around town, we're getting ready to hunker down through more snow, wind, and rain headed our way on Wednesday and throughout the coming week. So that we can keep our life, limbs & sanity, our plan is to CLOSE AT 4PM on TUESDAY, and OPEN at 7AM on WEDNESDAY, until the weather no longer permits it! Most likely, until 3 or 4PM. We'll play Thursday by ear...keep your eye on this blog, or just give us a ring for the latest update...503.601.4314

Stay safe!

ps: these are the cookies our wonderful customer Nicole made us. she brought them a very short time ago, and now this photo is all I have left of them. for a giggle: notice the missing lower halves of the snowmen, and limb of the gingerbread dude. they came this way. she said the tin had been full, but she was stuck inside and the cabin fever set in. kinda like the donner party, but with cookies. mmmmmm. cookies.

just like the mailman...

through wind, storm, snow & hail
insomnia's open, we will not fail.

though the arctic wind is blowing,
we have tasty treats
in spite of the blizzard,
in spite of the sleet.

yes, folks, we're open. when the cabin fever sets in, come on by, will ya?

monday 6am!

Something for Everyone

GIFT BAG TIME!!!

Why shop around when you can just come here and get ‘em what they REALLY want...Insomnia! We’ve done our best to make it easy for you...three “grades” of gift bag happiness, depending on how much you love your recipient (aka, how much you wanna spend?).
For the coworker who’s name you drew for secret santa, I’d go with the basic bag, containing one our our fantastic new chocolate brown travel mugs (12/14oz, ceramic & stainless steel) and a $5 gift Card. After all, they’ve been pretty tolerable, not playing their radio above a reasonable volume and keeping their mitts of your favorite red stapler. Take care of them well for $17, bagged and ready to give.
For the Host & Hostess, consider giving them one of our sturdy travel mugs with a pound of Sleepy Monk Coffee, whole bean, or ground to order. He’ll think you’re smart and savvy for investing in a reusable, earth-friendly coffee cup, and she’ll think you’re a Georgia peach for saving her a trip to the store for fresh coffee during the hectic holidays. Yours for $24.
And finally, the bag that has it all, with a splendid mug, pound of fresh coffee, AND an Insomnia long-sleeved tee. Now that the rain is officially here, we can all use a comfy extra shirt to keep us warm and share the joy of Insomnia. Bagged and ready to give or keep for yourself, $42.
You may ask, “But what about the TEA lovers? Don’t you have anything for them?” Yes, Virginia. We sure do. Our Tea Bag (get it?) includes the above raved about mug, 4oz (which makes approx 50 cups) of Fruit Sangria loose leaf tea, AND the ever popular ingenuiTEA. If you haven’t seen it in action, come on by. Its the best way to brew loose leaf tea that we’ve found, easy to use, easy to clean, and great with all types of tea. Heck, you can even microwave it in a bind. You’ll be first on their list, for only $52.
Please note that a pound of our comforting house chai mix can be substituted in the above bags in place of a pound of coffee.
-Amy