Finally, some good news for a change. Yesterday, we mentioned that the Caz Coffee Cafe would be closing up shop. Later in the day, we received a comment from M. Colpoys stating that plans are already in the works for the coffee shop/eatery to be taken over by the folks at the Dog Ears Bookstore. The bookstore is actually a non-profit entity.
The money raised there will continue to go to various causes in the community. The thing I've always liked about the bookstore is that it is accessible to everyone. The staff I've encountered there have always been friendly and knowledgeable. If you're a frequenter of the coffee shop or bookstore, now's your chance to tell the owners what you are looking for as a customer. Some people have mentioned topless waitresses. It's just one more idea being tossed out there. Seriously, I think it's one of the bright spots in the community and I'm happy the good work over there will be continuing.
I was sad to hear the news of the Caz Coffee Cafe closing down. Since it opened a few years ago, I heard nothing but great things about the place. I'm not a coffee drinker, but stop by many times to listen to live music.
The experiences I had there were terrific. The only drawback to me was the cramped space inside. Sometimes, it could be difficult finding a seat when the musicians played. I enjoyed listening to the many types of music the coffee house had to offer. My niece, Sarah, the official mayor of the cafe (according to four square), wrote the following piece for Buffalo.com. There seemed to be an interest in this type of place on Abbott Rd. Hopefully, another entrepreneur will give it a go (perhaps at a slightly bigger building).
Caz Coffee Cafe to close up shop Friday
They put a parking lot on a piece of land
When the supermarket used to stand
Before that they put up a bowling alley
On the site that used to be the local Palais
That's where the big bands used to come and play...
