Yesterday as I was going back home, an idea popped to my head. In my left hand, a paper cup was hanging. This is the situation I’m most likely to be found! Walking the roads up to my house I was slowly taking sips of my beloved coffee. And that was it. I had to talk about my favourite coffee shop, as it means that much to me!
Coffee is basically my life. Without coffee my day does not start. I feel like I’m missing a part of me when that happens.
The most popular coffee shop in my country(other than Starbucks of course!) decided to open a store in my town around 2 years ago and since then I’m in love with that coffee.
It is named “Mikel” and by that you might have already guessed my country. The meaning behind its name is a whole another story though… Many years ago in the city of Larisa, there was a man named Michael. Michael loved good coffee as much he loved his children(if not more!). One day, as the years had passed, he unfortunately passed away. His son then took the chance to create “Mikel” after his father, with the greatest coffee to be found in my opinion. Slowly the business started growing and growing, and almost every city or town has at least one shop.
If you have the chance to sit inside the beautiful little shop, you might notice the face of a quite old man, with glasses framing his wrinkled face. That man is Mikel(or Michael, whatever you prefer) and around his face you can see the words Maybe It’s Knowledge Entering Life. This puts together the acronym Mikel, even though that’s not how the name was established.
What I love about Mikel is the warm atmosphere. And I’m not talking just to go and sit there, but even just to buy something and leave, the workers are some of the nicest people I’ve met. Maybe they don’t enjoy doing that for hours and hours, maybe they’re tired, but that smile and kindness is always on their face. Although sometimes there is one particular employee who is all the time angry or just not as polite. I’m not blaming him though, I can totally understand his situation.
Another thing is that the music is just too good. The Weeknd (one of my faves), Troye Sivan, and so many unexpected tunes are played in there that make your experience more pleasant than before.
If you ever have the chance to visit Mikel, I am highly suggesting you to go for the Mikelo, or the mango tea when it comes to drinks, and the chocolate chip muffins or any type of their sandwiches x
{for more info check mikelcc.gr}