downtown coffee shop open

[OurTulsa]

Topeka Coffee finally opened to the public.  They are located in the ground floor of the Mayo Hotel at the northeast corner of 5th/Cheyenne.  

They have a lunch menu with seemingly typical coffee shop fare.  Although to call it 'lunch menu' might be a dis-service.  They seem to specialize in Crepes.  There are the fruit filled crepes however they have a nice menu of meat, veggie, and cheese (probably an insulting description) filled crepes.  I had a parmesian chicken crepe and it was delicious.  Had not had anything like that around here.  Upon first visit I would highly recommend a visit.  Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere.  Very nice layout with interesting original floors (tile).  

Thier hours are M-F: 6.3a - 6p.

[inteller]

Oh yeah, while we are at it Starbucks FINALLY opened up in the Crowne Plaza.

No more treking to Utica Square for a good cup of coffee.

[bacjz00]

Just a bit of housekeeping...

It's "Topeca" (pronounced "Toe-PAY-kah") not "Topeka".

The coffee beans come directly from the Topeca Plantation in El Salvador and they are roasted on-site at the downtown shop.  Very cool place and one that I hope becomes a Tulsa icon.  These people really know their coffee.

Topeca Coffee Plantation

[OurTulsa]

Hezus!  I'm sitting here staring at my cup with the name 'Topeca' on it and I still type Topeka.  I haven't had the coffee yet so I can't compare...the crepes though...yum!

[TheArtist]

Is it only open during lunch hours?  What about sat or sun?

[Cirage]

I'm with you inteller.  I was glad to hear about the Starbucks but even more pumped for a local alternative.  I hear Starbucks plans to stay open till 10pm. Does anyone know if this is true? Since I'm sure it will prove to be insane to stop in before work, I'd love for one or the other to stay open past 2pm.

[RecycleMichael]

I just got back from there with my yummy ham and cheese crepe. It came with a side salad for $6.50.

The menu is interesting. I am going to get the Curried Chicken Salad sandwich with almond and celery next time. They have lots of sweets, from cakes to crepes and have a good selection of muffins, bagels and croissants.

I don't drink coffee, but they sure had lots of types to try. I will probably get a Chai tea next time or try their Hot White Chocolate.

They said for now they are going to be open from 6:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday.

[Cirage]

Thanks for the scoop, Michael. That will give me just enough time to make it over there after work.
How's parking on that block?
As you can probably tell, I'm very concerned about the downtown coffee situation. Screw not having a grocery store... what I need is a coffee shop!

[RecycleMichael]

I don't think there are any meter readers in that part of downtown after about 4:45. There is usually parking on Cheyenne between fourth and fifth (on the west side of the Mayo Hotel).

The coffee prices seemed reasonable compared to StarBucks (FourBucks as I call them).

The coffee of the day was $1.75 for a small, $2.00 for a medium and $2.25 for a large. A double Expresso was $1.95, and Cappucino ran from $2.85 to $3.90.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by Cirage

I'm with you inteller.  I was glad to hear about the Starbucks but even more pumped for a local alternative.  I hear Starbucks plans to stay open till 10pm. Does anyone know if this is true? Since I'm sure it will prove to be insane to stop in before work, I'd love for one or the other to stay open past 2pm.

yes it will be open until 10.  this is something that can finally make -that part of town- pop at night.

[hello]

Thank you for the information! Can't wait to try it.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

The coffee prices seemed reasonable compared to StarBucks (FourBucks as I call them).

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[MichaelBates]

quote:Originally posted by Cirage

I'm with you inteller.  I was glad to hear about the Starbucks but even more pumped for a local alternative.  I hear Starbucks plans to stay open till 10pm. Does anyone know if this is true? Since I'm sure it will prove to be insane to stop in before work, I'd love for one or the other to stay open past 2pm.

If you need a coffee fix after six, the Coffee House on Cherry Street is open until 11 pm, midnight on weekends, and they serve Topeca Coffee, too. It's not downtown, but it's close.

Anyone know if the Topeca shop in the Mayo has free WiFi?

[tulsascoot]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

Oh yeah, while we are at it Starbucks FINALLY opened up in the Crowne Plaza.

No more treking to Utica Square for a good cup of coffee.

There's already good coffee at Doubleshots, 18th and Boston, Cafe Cubana, 15th and Peoria, Coffee Shop on Cherry Street, 15th and Rockford, and Gypsy, Cameron and Cincinatti.

So why would you "trek" to Utica Square for that crap?

Also, at those other shops, you money helps local people instead of corporate offices and stockholders in Seattle.

Starbucks is acceptable to drink only in the absence of good coffee, such as when at an airport.

[tulsascoot]

I forgot, there's Nordaggio's at the Reasor's on 15th. Not only is there coffee among the best, they have excellent gelato as well.