Bus Stop Coffee House

That’s right.  You heard it here.  We are officially open on Wednesday July 1.  Our new hours will be from 8 am to 9 pm Tuesday thru Saturday.

Yes, we  have decided to CLOSE Sunday and Monday.  I know that seems a bad business move in a commuter town, but Karl and I decided that if we were gonna try and make this concept work, we needed to have a life, not just earn a living. But look at the Bright Side, we’ll be open in the evenings!

We’re gonna give it a try.  If the town will support the later hours, we will consider lengthening our days during the winter as well.  Tell your friends!

Table service will be available in addition to our already popular Grab and Go option.  We’ve added full breakfast plates with eggs to order, omelets and our Giant Breakfast Burrito’s.   We have some fabulous rustic dinner offerings such as Pork Chops and Applesauce, Apricot Jalepeno Chicken, and Grilled Salmon.   All of your favorite salads and sandwiches are still available at any hour.  We’ll try and get a sample menu on line in the next few days.

So come on in and say Hi!   Bring your own cup special is still only a buck, and the Espresso bar is revved and raring to go.

Mostly, Thanks for all your patience, positive thoughts and practical advice during or RE-CONCEPTING time.

Love,

Terri and Karl.

First off, I want to say thanks to all who have e-mailed us and lent your support during this closure time.  Everyone has been very respectful and supportive of our decision to close for a while to  regroup.  I’m hoping that the community is taking the time to support other restaurants and cafes such as the newly opened “Golden Grill”, and “Beary Delicious,” and “Papa Jacks.”

I have to admit that the town seems awful small and empty without seeing our wonderful customers on a daily basis.  Please don’t forget about us, we will be open again soon, Hopefully better and more efficient.

What have we been doing?

A lot of laundry!  A lot of visiting with miffed family members who haven’t seen us for two years, and a lot of praying and fretting about the future of the Bus Stop.  So far we haven’t been struck by any lightening bolts, so we are working daily at the cafe at making some changes that will make our personal, spiritual, and business lives better.

The new office is finished!  I am happy to no longer be in the freezer and doubly happy to have a window!  The kids room recieved some TLC and the white boards are now chalkboards.  Today we are moving the kitchen around so we can offer more selections, be more efficient, and save a few steps.  Karl (if you didn’t already know) is unbelievable!  He can do just about anything and hardly bats an eye when I ask him to move a three ton object or fix something that really should be tossed into the garbage.

What is that old blues tune about “Don’t advertise Your Man?”  Step off ladies…….He’s MY handy man.

When are we going to re-open?

How does July 1st  sound?  Don’t forget there is a Classic Car Cruise on the 2nd. Locals are invited to bring out their classic cars, and shoot the sh****t while eating a burger or having an icecream. Oh, and part of the change will be to offer fresh, healthy, yummy DINNERS.

Thanks for visiting our website.  AND PLEASE, write us a line or leave us a comment.  Anything you’re craving???  Let us know.

Love, Love,

Terri, Karl and all (not) at the BUS STOP

The Bus Stop will be closed for the next two weeks to rest, repair, and re-concept our operation.

Sorry if you woke up this morning without coffee or planned to meet a friend at the cafe only to find us closed.

It is really difficult to communicate personally with everyone of our wonderful customers.

During this time we ask for your positive thoughts, prayers, and good wishes as Karl and I try to make the Bus Stop a better business.

We will be bringing  our finances  “into the light,”  and looking at ways to make this cafe a more viable and profitable business.

The last two and a half years have been a time that we will cherish.  We have met so many wonderful folks, and made so many friends.  But now we have to spend time making sure that this business will not only survive, but thrive.

If you would like to comment or make suggestions, you may leave a comment here or use the contact page to email us.

We also welcome your e-mail  at  the-bus-stop@juno.com.

Thanks for visiting our new Website!    We’ll keep you posted.

Thanks,

Terri and Karl and all the gang at the BS.

Silliness seems to run in the family…couldn’t resist uploading this!

If you were wondering what was going on at the Bus Stop Coffee House & Community Cafe last night–Calvary Chapel of Running Springs was onsite for a Father Daughter Tea.

Here are a few snaps!

Above: Part of the outdoor patio dining area at the Bus Stop Coffee House & Community Cafe

Happiness is arriving at the Bus Stop Coffee House & Community Cafe and discovering that they read my Facebook plea for carrot cake and took pity on me.

Yum!

I hope you have dropped by to check out the outdoor dining area. Not only do you have the option of seating upstairs or downstairs… it is possible to dine al fresco near the entrance AND  NOW down in the back area where Terri’s gardening skills make you feel right at home.

Today was a bustling day starting with the am kids and coffee crowd.

I met with a client off site and then came back for lunch with the lunch bunch and locals popping in for a quick pick me up and snack.

Now, I’ve got to get back to work but I met a new person from Lake Arrowhead. One of the things I love about this place is how social everyone is.

If you were hankering for carrot cake–it is almost gone but fresh baked cookies just came out of the oven so stop on by!

When I head down the hill I always stop by the Bus Stop Coffee House & Community Cafe (usually stop on my way back too).

Today the place was hopping. In fact, when I got back this afternoon there were only a few seats left both upstairs and down!

Terri has also been working on the patio–which isn’t done but looks fabulous. I am sure she will post a few pictures when she gets a minute.

I am a fan of on Facebook and asked if they would make a carrot cake–no such luck BUT what they did make was a banana cake.

If you have not tried either one–they both are great.

Hard to decide which I like better. I don’t often get a craving for such things but you can bet I asked them to box a piece up to take home!

Usually the baked goods they make never last long.

It was hot down the hill and great to return up to the mountain. And I have to say that I am looking forward to being able to drop back by on Friday!

Above: Terri loves babies and these two were having a great time getting laughs around the Bus Stop Coffee House & Community Cafe

The Bus Stop Coffee House & Community Cafe was hopping today.

In addition to the regular morning crowd and lunch bunch, GG from the Fawnskin Flyer came down for the day. She usually pops in at least once a week.

Sharon Beth came in to visit and have a great cup of tea while updating her new blog.

Pastor Eric shared the table and continued work on his new website still under construction: Refuge4Youth.

It is a great day here in Running Springs and we hope to see you soon!

What are you doing Saturday, May 24, 2009? We hope you will stop by the Bus Stop for some great food or drinks and also take advantage of the sale by Brown Bag Books.

Brown Bag Books will be onsite with a great selection from 9:00am until 4:00pm.

Lynn always has a great selection of treasures plus some great bargains.

Drop by and say hello.

Above: Counter at the Bus Stop Coffee House & Community Cafe–don’t miss the bus!