Can you smell the coffee? Baker café is open for business

The aroma of fresh brewed coffee fills the air as students gather at the tables outside the newly opened café at C.W. Baker High School.

“Everyone is pretty thrilled about it,” said Brian Wright, director of Food Service.  “I think just the vibe when you walk in the front door has everyone excited.”

The Baker café opened on Monday, March 2. It’s been under construction since the summer but the project has been in the works since 2016. It was approved by voters as part of the 2016 Capital Project.

Wright said the Baker kitchen was in need for a remodel and he believed the addition of a café would be well received. He was right.

The line for customers continues to grow each morning and afternoon. The café is open from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. It’s open to district students and staff.

The café offers Recess Coffee, tea and cappuccino. Cold brew and iced coffee will be coming soon, Wright said.

“There’s room to grow the menu,” he said.

From diverse flavor shots to a variety pastries, Wright said he’s excited to see what the future holds for the café. Right now, the cappuccinos, hot chocolate and cinnamon buns are huge hits.

The hot chocolate is made with Byrne Dairy chocolate milk and American Dairy Association North East gifted the district with the hot chocolate maker.

Customers can pay with their SchoolBucks account or cash. Staff members who wish to set up a SchoolBucks account can call 315-638-6064.