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verb [ICT] » Blog Archive » [eat] Where to Get Brunch in Wichita — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:09:39 +0000

[...] loss of Caffe Posto late last year really made me realize how important it is to spend dollars locally and [...]

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:50:54 +0000

So, so sad! Thank you, Cafe Posto, for awesome gelato during those hot summer days! Loved your salads, too! :(

By: Jerrod Ketchersid

Jerrod Ketchersid — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:14:06 +0000

I have to admit, I used to be “that guy.” You know, the one who basically worshipped Starbucks. Don’t get me wrong, they have great coffee, and it’s cool and trendy. I always felt though that I was missing something…something that was necessary in the coffee drinking experience. Then I discovered Kay and Caffe Posto. I found that something I was missing. See, with Starbucks, your a dollar amount…just another customer. At Caffe Posto, you were always treated as a friend, and they really did want to see you come back…and you wanted to go back.

For me, Caffe Posto was the homework headquarters. I still remember having strategy sessions on major projects there, enjoying lunch and coffee to keep us fueled and focused.

For me, Caffe Posto was the Twitter headquarters. Kay is the first local businesswoman that I had found, that successfully used Twitter as not only a form of advertisment for her products, but also the advertisment of its character. Posto was also the scene of many tweetups, and everytime I walked in there was always someone there that I know from Twitter.

For me, Caffe Posto was a Friend headquarters. What better way to spend an evening than sitting with friends enjoying coffee and gelato.

Caffe Posto will most definitly be missed by anyone who has walked through those doors.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:08 +0000

As a small business owner myself I always try to support the locals, Kay and her gracious staff will be missed! I would stop by occasionally on my morning runs or take the whole family for gelato on a Friday night. My 2 yr old and I love Lincoln Wednesdays, where else can you get a grilled cheese and cup of soup for $5? And we’d share it so we could get a sweet treat afterward. Thanks Kay! All the best to you and your staff! ~andrea

By: John DeCesaro

John DeCesaro — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:24:37 +0000

For my wife, Kelley, and I it was Sundays. We would go to Caffe Posto mid afternoon on Sunday, Kelley hoping beyond hope that there would be burnt caramel gelato in the freezer. We will really miss this place.

By: Jennifer White

Jennifer White — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:28:34 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear Posto is leaving us! I had only been there once. (To meet Liz and pick up some veggies from her) But it was a great little place. And in the land of corporate giants I’m always happy to support a local small biz. I wish I had been able to give Kay and her place more business. (I’m in Andover!) I applaud her courage to start this venture and the grace she has shown as she steps out of it. It really does speak to her character as so many others have said!

BTW- Andover REALLY needs a coffee shop! I’ll even clean the bathrooms and promise to never ever cook anything if you’ll come out here. I’ll be your first staff member. You can even pay me in coffee…please??

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:45 +0000

And yes I such at typing on my BlackBerry… Don’t be judging.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:18:53 +0000

My first relationship with Cafe Posto was one of competition. Being the manager of a different local coffeeshop, it was always a thin line to walk between friends and “that other place”. Kay is a woman of intregrity however. Many time she help myself and my shop out. Such a great neighbor.

After leaving my shop for bigger and better things, I had the pleasure of going to Posto as a customer… And not feelg guilty about it!

Wichita will miss Posto greatly. This wonderful place brought community and culture too our city. What more could anyone want in a coffeeshop?

Blessings and good luck to you!

Matt

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:51:09 +0000

Wow. I never had the pleasure of frequenting Caffe Posto, and it sounds like I missed out on a real treat in Wichita. We are always saddened when a local small business closes. Best wishes to Kay and her staff. I hope to make it in on Sunday to at least experience what everyone is describing once in my lifetime.