Hip and Cozy: The Coffee House on Cherry Street

By Laura Yeradi 

    
I visited a local coffee shop in Tulsa called Coffee House on Cherry Street (CHOCS).  I convinced my friend Kylie, coffee expert and TU student, to take a study break to enjoy an iced dirty chai at the hipster-infused coffee house located on 15^th Street. 

CHOCS looks like it was furnished from a thrift shop, yet remains charming and trendy.  The rustic furniture provides a cozy atmosphere to the colorful range of customers.  I observed the customers surrounding me: a young, redheaded man with long hair listening to music, two middle-aged women discussing business, and a girl in her 30s reading a book. 

CHOCS is a perfect place to study, go on a date, or hang out with friends because of the privacy.  The couches, chairs, and tables create isolated nooks all around the coffee shop, allowing for quiet conversation or focused studying.  The inviting character of the coffee shop makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. 

There are specialty drinks named “The Honey Badger” or “The Polar Bear” that spice up your average latté menu, along with a variety of fruit smoothies.  They also have a delicious array of desserts and sandwiches.  Next time, instead of your routine Starbucks run, try CHOCS – you’ll be pleasantly surprised!