Copa Vida Coffee to hold grand opening today

Copa Vida Coffee, the new coffee shop/cafe located in Erwin Terrace off Duke's West Campus, will hold its grand opening celebration this evening.

Owner Christine Callan is planning to feature live music on the last Saturday of each month -- a trend that begins tonight with a performance by Copa Vida's barista/musician, Patrick Phelan. Free coffee from Counter Culture and pastry samples from Guglhupf will be featured today while supplies last.

The shop, which opened recently in the slot at Erwin Terrace where Shade Tree Coffee sat since the center's opening, has a menu that includes espresso drinks, teas, hot chocolate, and seasonal coffees:

Copa Vida is the brainchild of Colorado native Callan, who intends the café to be the kind of warm, comfortable destination where people from all walks of life, professions, and circumstances can build community through the common threads of great coffee and conversation.  She also thinks it will be a great place for students from nearby Duke to study, relax, and catch up with friends, study partners, and professors. 

"Beginning with the incredible-quality, sustainably produced coffee we serve and our emphasis on great service, we strive to be the best café in the area,” said Callan, who recently relocated to Durham from Colorado.  “We also want to be a good neighbor, make our customers to feel at home, and make a positive difference in our community.”   

In addition to the coffee, food, and music, Callan also plans to feature the work of local artists, host special events, club meetings, and other groups looking for a friendly place to gather.  

The cafe, located at 2816 Erwin Rd., is open 7am-10pm six days a week (closed Sundays.)

Comments

[Freddie]

I was there today with my fiance and had no clue it was they're grand opening...Good coffee and I'm all for supporting local businesses, in which they do as well by carrying Counter Culture...But so did Shade Tree...I hope they stay in business...I had no clue why Shade Tree shut down as the couple times I went, the place was pretty hopping...The only complain I had about Copa Vida was the high prices...$2.50 for an Americano where it is typically under $2 in most coffee shops...I guess they have to make up for using Counter Culture which is great tasting coffee though!