New coffee house features the unique flavor of Tulsa

By Dustin DuVall

By Dustin DuVall

     A new coffee house opening soon within what used to be the old George Tune auto shop reflects the owners' love for Tulsa and its rich history. Morad El-Rahheb, a huge coffee aficionado according to his wife Annie, saw the property at 2446 E 11th st and thought it would be perfect for a coffee house. "He's committed to preserving the original footprint of this historic 1928 cottage style gas station on Route 66," says Annie. "He and I designed the logo as a nod to our love for Tulsa's renown Art Deco and our love for mid-century modern design, both of which are part of the building's history." The couple's love and respect for Tulsa history and style will also be reflected in the seating area which will be filled with one-of-a-kind pieces from Tulsa's golden years. 

    In addition to a comfortable, appealing environment, 918 Coffee will be serving "outstanding organic coffee" as well as fresh bread and pastries baked in house as well as sandwiches incorporating a European style. "We will be using the best quality ingredients, incorporating local and seasonal as much as possible," said Annie. "We will add soup and salads, vegetarian and gluten-free options if our customers request this."

    Live entertainment is also being planned with space available for a single singer, guitar player, poet, or story teller with music being provided through Spotify all day with the occasional playing of music on vinyl. They intend on having a largely college based crowd in the evening due to its proximity to the University of Tulsa nearby. They are expecting an early June opening with an exact date to be posted on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/918-Coffee/522930677737436) when they become more certain. Additional information, including a "before" picture of the coffee house, can be found at http://route66news.com/2013/01/09/coffee-house-in-historic-tulsa-gas-station-may-open-by-spring/.