As you are walking down the street on a chilly morning and watching the snow flakes falling down slowly, you tighten your scarf around your face and neck and put your hands back into your coat pockets.  You think about drinking something warm and tasty to keep your day running smoothly or just something to drink to relax yourself. You started walking around and see many people holding cups of warm coffee and hot chocolate, so curiously stopped a passerby and asked "Hey man, Where did you get that from?" The guy being too busy with his hot drink, just pointed towards the end of the street as the way gets clear in front of you, you could see the place he pointed at. A coffee shop named...

Elsa's Coffee Shop

You smile and turn around to thank the guy but he is no longer there. You start walking towards that direction, you get there and push the door open. Once inside, you feel the smell of hot chocolate and coffee tickle your nostrils making you feel like you were floating in coffee and chocolate clouds. You saw that it was packed and that there were fifteen tables with four chairs each. You think to yourself that this place must be a very popular spot and wonder why you never been here before?! You check the menu as you are waiting in line to have your order taken.

Coffee

​Cappuccino $5

Cafe Latte $2

​Caramel Macchiato $5 

Chai Tea $3

Americano $4

Expresso Shot $0.75 per extra shot

Iced Coffee

Iced Cafe Latte $3

Iced Cappuccino $6

Iced Caramel Macchiato $6

Ice Chai Tea $4

Iced Americano $5

Iced Vanilla Latte $6

Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate $2

Hot White Chocolate $3

Peppermint Hot Chocolate $4

As you are too busy thinking about what to order, the line in front of you has disappeared due to everyone already been served. This evident by the waiting cashier who was waving at you.  

"Excuse Me! Excuse Me! It's your turn to order.  We have people waiting behind you, we don't want to make anybody wait longer than they are suppose too."

You walked up to the cashier.

"Sorry, just to many things to choose from that I lost track of who was in front of me."

The cashier smiled.

"How may I help you today?  We have a special promotion if you spend more than $10 in drinks you have a choice of treats to choose from cake pops, chocolate chip cookies, glazed donut, or you can order another drink of your choice that is under $5."

Ty walks in and looks around and sees his good friend, Elsa.  Ty waves and says "Hey Elsa!" and she turns over to your direction and waves back at you.

"She looks like she is busy right now.  I think I better go order something and wait for her to slow down a bit before catching up with her."

You lined up in line and thought about ordering a Cafe Latte and sitting around and waiting to catch up with Elsa. It's your turn to order and she said "Hey Ty!  Where have you been? What do you want to drink? It'll be on the house since its been awhile since we met up. You gonna stick around for awhile?  If you will be sticking around, just sit and wait a bit till it slows down and we will talk."

You told her you wanted a "Cafe Latte."  You went to find a table to sit down and waited for your drink to come over.  

Patton walks into Elsa's coffee shop wanting a great coffee. He walks over to a table, has a seat and begins looking at the menu

Coffee

​Cappuccino $5

Cafe Latte $2

​Caramel Macchiato $5 

Chai Tea $3

Americano $4

Expresso Shot $0.75 per extra shot

 

Iced Coffee

Iced Cafe Latte $3

Iced Cappuccino $6

Iced Caramel Macchiato $6

Ice Chai Tea $4

Iced Americano $5

Iced Vanilla Latte $6

 

Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate $2

Hot White Chocolate $3

Peppermint Hot Chocolate $4

 

He decides to order a caramel machiato, he eargerly awaits for his order.

Elsa grabs the Cafe Latte and brings it over to Ty.  

"Here you go, buddy!"

"Excuse me, I just saw a customer walk in.  I'll be right back."

Elsa turns and sees that Patton just walked into her cafe.

She walks over to Patton's table and asks what he would like to order.  

"What would you like to order today, sir?"

He looks up from his menu and smiles and says "​Caramel Macchiato."

"Thank You Sir,  your order will be coming up shortly."

She grabs the menu from him and puts it back into the slot.

She told the employees that they should be making a caramel macchiato. 

She is cleaning up around the front register as she heard the bell ring.  She went and grabbed the drink and went over to Patton's table.

She pulled out a drink mat and put the drink on top.

"Here you go, sir.  Please becareful while drinking it because it's still a bit to hot."

She walks towards the window and looks out and wonders if Archy is gambling at the casino again. 

She walks back over to Ty's table and sits down and talks to him and sees that he is half way done with his drink.

"How did the drink taste?  I bet it was good since you are half way done."

He had just arrived in Detroit as he decided he would take a spin to see what was new in Detroit.   Slowly almost curb crawling down the streets he looked around the boarded up and empty buildings as he pushed further towards Downtown the true heart of the city.  Noticing a new shop had opened he nodded at Tony to drop in for a coffee as they still had time before their latest deal was to transpire.

Pulling the car in at the side, he shrugged at tony as he knew he wanted to wet his lips, as a lacklustre Tony looked back at him, looking at Tony, he though caffeine transplant time.

Walking into the shop, he gently peered round the doors as he saw a friendly face behind the counter.  With a cheeky grin

"seems wherever i go, i see you"

he looked back at Tony shaking his head as he let off a little laugh

"Can i grab a Latte please, Iced Caramel Macchiato please and two double shots of expresso seperately please"

looking back at Tony more Seriously he pointed at some cookies as Tony nodded back

"and a couple of choc chip cookies please"

Elsa smiles and waves to Carlos_Hathcok.

"Yes, it does seem so.  Wherever we go, we end up meeting."

Elsa writes down Carlos's order.

Elsa tells the employees, "we need a Latte and Iced caramel macchiato please.  Also add two double shots of espresso on the sides thanks!"

Elsa goes and grabs 4 chocolate chip cookies and brings them back to Carlos.  

"Who shall be paying today?"

Elsa looks at Tony and than looks at Carlos. 

"If I remember correctly, Carlos will be paying this time?" 

She smirks at Carlos. 

Ty grabs the drink and takes a small sip 

"Thanks Elsa!  This tastes great.  I won't keep you back.  Just handle the customers.  I'll wait we have a lot of time to talk anyways."

Ty grabs a newspaper and reads, and occasionally taking sips here and there of the cafe latte.

Every time you take a sip, you close your eyes as you savor the taste and smell of it's delicious hotness. 

Carlos smiles and grabs his wallet and asked "What's the total?"

Elsa rings up the order on the register.  "The total for today will be eleven dollars please."

He hands her a twenty dollar bill.  

She puts the twenty dollar bill into the register and takes out nine dollars to give back to him.

"Here is your change sir, it's nine dollars.  You can find a seat wherever you would like.  Your drinks will be coming out shortly."

She walks back to see if the drinks are done yet.  She goes and makes the double shot of espresso. 

She turns back around and the drinks are ready.  She puts them on the tray and puts the espresso on the side.  She brings them out to Carlos's table.

"Here you go, sir.  I hope you both enjoy."

She goes and puts the tray away and walks back over to Ty. 

"Hey, you enjoying the drink? What is the newspaper talking about today?"

She pulls out a two cigarettes and gives ones to Ty and lights it for him.  She than lights her cigarette.

"It's been a little busy today.  Needed the cigarette after running around for a bit." 

She goes and grabs an ash tray and sits back down.

Elsa goes to the chalkboard and writes down 

Holiday Drinks Special Menu

(Running from December 1 - January 1)

 

Chestnut Praline Latte $5

Peppermint Mocha $5

Caramel Brulée Latte $5

Eggnog Latte $6

Gingerbread Latte $5

As I am finished writing the holiday menu.  

I go and put it in front of the counter so that everybody can see the drinks that we have this month. 

"We have holiday drinks this month everybody!  Drink them so you can feel the holiday spirits!"

"well is not such a bad thing constantly meeting"

he smiles cheekily at Elsa

Watching Tony grinning at the thought of him paying he slowly checks his pockets slowly acting as if he hasn't brought his wallet out today, as Tony slowly begins to panic.  Laughing at Tony, he pulls his Wallet out of his pocket, as he watches the sigh of relief from Tony.

Opening his wallet he peers cautiously within as if the moths will jump out and bite him.   Looking back at Tony, then at Elsa, he slowly pulls a few bills out of his wallet as he pays Elsa before sending Tony to find a table

Dubliner busts through the front door eager and excited. He had just invited his family to enjoy a nice cup o' Joe down at the newly-opened Coffee Shop. It was an important day as Dubliner had reached a milestone in his family. Dubliner rushed to the front counter and ordered one of everything off the menu to ensure that everyone would be happy. After some quick math, Dubliner pulled $84 from his wallet and gave it to the waitress. 

Dubliner then reaches back into his wallet and pulls $116 and walks over to Elsa as she finishes hanging the sign of new Holiday Drinks.

"I have this $116 for you as a thank you for allowing me to have my family in here. It's just a little bit extra for yourself."

Dubliner smiles and gives a slight bow of his head as he turns and sits in the corner booth waiting for his family to show. The waitress is very busy preparing the drinks and Dubliner is nervous. He sits in the booth bouncing his leg under the table in anxiety. Surely they'd show soon.

Finn was in town and got a message from one of his bodyguards, Nestor, that Dubliner has invited him in Elsa's coffee shop to celebrate about something. He quickly went in to see his friend and grace him with his presence.

When he got to the coffee shop he sat next to Dubliner and took a sip of the Cafe Americano that was served to him. They started talking and Dubliner told him why he invited his family in the coffee shop. He just reached a milestone and wanted to celebrate it with his family.

"A great accomplishment there my friend. Thank you for inviting me to celebrate this with you. Although this would not count as celebrating since we are drinking coffee. Maybe later we could hit a bar or club or something with booze."

Finn and Dubliner continued their conversation while waiting for the others to come.

Feeling a lil bit of chill in the air, as I am used to the LA temperatures.. Detroit's a lil chilly at the moment. I shiver a lil bit, bring my jacket closer around my body. I feel my skirt blowing in the wind some and goosebumps forming on my exposed skin of my toned thighs and calves. At least it is not cold enough for my headlights to peek out, that is all I needed..lol.

I found it, a coffee place, one I haven't been to before. As I walk in, the aromas hits me of the hot coffees and other products they offer.. Mmmm..I  can just feel the hot beverage sliding down my throat, comforting me all over as it slides into my stomach. Looking at the menu, I am finding it hard to choose....

Hot chocolate, lattes, iced coffees even...I then see the holiday menu, damn making the choice even harder.. sighs... what to pick, what to pick...I see what is supposed to be like creme brulee, eggnog, peppermint, even gingerbread flavor. Hmm the Caramel brulee sounds good, and something different. I make my way through the line, and place my order, giving the clerk $8... and hoping I like this, knowing how good creme brullee is, or flan for the Spanish peoples, I think.

I fiind a seat and slide in the chair, and blowing on the drink, that smells, oh so yummy, and a lot like the creme brulee with a caramel flavor...thinking Shay would just lovveee this! I take a drink and almost melt to the floor in a pile of goo.. damn this is soo gooddddd.. I wonder who's genius idea was to make this! Finishing the drink, I smile at the clerk and thank them for their good service, and I exit the store, planning on returning the next time I ma in town.

"Yes, it isn't a bad thingy constantly meeting."

She walks over to Carlos_Hathcok table.

"Everything okay for you sir?  Would you like anything else for today?"

"The holidays are here and I have some special drinks for the occasion!"

Elsa walks over and shakes The-Dubliner's hand.  

"Hello,  I see you brought a lot of drinks.  Your guests will be coming shortly. The drinks are almost done."

"Would you like your drink first, while your waiting for your family?"

"I'll bring some cookies, cake pops, and donuts for your family as well." 

Elsa walks back to the corner where all the cookies were and grabbed 20 cookies, 20 cake pops, and 20 donuts.  

She put all the treats onto the tray and brings them over to the table.  

She goes and grabs some napkins and puts them next to the tray.

"Ahh, I forgot about the paper plates."

She goes and grabs some paper plates and places them next to the napkin. 

Elsa waves.  

"Thank You Mari for coming.  I'm glad you enjoyed your time here and I hope that you will come back soon."

Grins curiously as he looks over.

"so whats specials do you have on the Christmas menu, and will you also be altering the cakes to?"

he smiled curiously as he looked over, then looking at Tony, he looked strangely

"does this still count as one visit, so i have to pay again"

he watched as Tony erupted into laughter and slapped the table while doing so.

Shaking his head, he looked at Elsa

"can't take him anywhere"

Elsa giggles and shakes her head at Tony.

"That's Tony for ya."

" I have the special drinks which are Chestnut Praline Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Eggnog Latte, and Gingerbread Latte.  I also have some ginger bread men cookies, and some christmas decorated cookies."

"Would you like to try any of those today?"

"How's the weather in Chicago treating you, Carlos_Hathcok?"  

Looking over at tony, he waited to see what he wanted as he looked at his confused face.  He knew such things threw him off, when suddenly pushed in front of him, but he liked Tony anyway.

"I will take the gingerbread latte please  and some Christmas cookies please, and maybe safe giving Tony the Chestnut praline latte"

watching Tony's reaction he shrugged as he watched Tony wait curiously

"if you wait for his response, be here all week"

grinning at Elsa he looked thoughtfully as Tony sat back waiting.