We plan to use a side office space - the one in the main building to the left of where all the tarot decks are. This won't infringe on classes or take away from our product offerings. We have three separate outdoor seating areas, two of which are heavily shaded. We plan to install misters and fans to help with the heat in the summer months and additional shade as needed.

Unless the smell of baking cookies, warm chai and coffee are off putting to you, we think the aromas will enhance rather than detract from the vibe. We aren't going for a "full kitchen" with lots of cooking, just simple fan favorites to compliment our more extensive beverage selection.

We love that you are looking out for workers! While Julie Wilder was a co-founder & co-owner of Dandelion Communitea Cafe for the first ten years, she left the business five years before the cafe closed due to irreconcilable differences with the other owner around values alignment. She has no first person knowledge about how workers were treated after her exit and cannot comment on that. It's not uncommon for people to assume she was involved in that sad ending, so we are glad you brought it up to give us an opportunity to clarify.

We are proud to share that Julie's leadership style is very progressive & pro-worker. We actively co-create what we call a "Conscious Culture" inside of Spiral Circle and share our culture building techniques with other bookstores as leaders at the forefront of healthy indie work cultures. We are able to attract the most awesome team ever because we do care so much about creating a healthy work atmosphere.

There were definitely be caffeine free, gluten free, vegan & vegetarian options. We're super familiar with common allergens and sensitivities, so there is a great likelihood you will be able to enjoy our offerings. We do not sacrifice flavor EVER, so prepare to be pleased!