Where Everyone Has A Seat At The Table

Went to the library the other day, and took the opportunity to do a bit of op shopping as well. We’re not long getting over the sniffles, so I felt a bit drained after hiking up and down the streets… decided to check out a cafe I’d been meaning to go to. There’s nothing like a cup of mocha (especially 12oz of it) to revive flagging energy! Here was my view while being refreshed. There’s a main road just outside, but you’d hardly know it from the peaceful feeling inside.

Oikos Cafe opened a few months back on the site of a previous cafe. It’s at 61 Limestone Street, more or less between the library and the centre of Ipswich. My title for this post is written across the main wall, and it seems everyone is welcome – everyone is included, and grace wins the day. Food is sourced locally, and there seems to be a good selection of gluten free, raw etc. options. Buying the beans used for the coffee also helps to feed hungry children in Uganda. Apart from that, it also makes a very good cup of coffee!
Oikos is a Greek word, meaning “circle of influence”, and refers to family or community. I liked the feeling of community there, and will be going back…

I am undecided whether to have an early night, or to read for a bit. I’ll finish with another quote from Oikos…
“Rest is holy… get some!”