“Epworth is such a great place to have a business,” Wessels said. It is building a reputation for its breakfast sandwiches, as well as its homemade espresso and energy drinks. Lindsie Wessels operates the coffee shop, which is open from 6 a.m. Locals Bar & Coffee Shop takes on two different identities, depending on the time of day. “People love to sit in here and talk about their memories of the building.”

“It was built over 100 years ago, and it used to be an old Ford dealership,” he said. Dan Kramer noted that the building previously served a much different purpose. The bar and coffee shop occupies a structure that formerly housed Weber’s Bar & Grill. “In a town of about 2,000 people, we thought this was important - that people needed a place to come together and get a drink and socialize,” he said. He said the couple hoped to provide a community gathering place. in May and quickly earned a loyal following among area residents.ĭan and Angie Kramer started the business. Locals Bar & Coffee Shop opened at 107 W.

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