The relationship between service industry jobs and artistic pursuits is one as old as time; they fuel and support each other in a kind of symbiotic partnership. Think of the creative types you know: the actor-slash-server; the musician-slash-bartender; or the filmmaker-slash-barista.
So then it's not surprising that Tondela Myles, owner of Kranky Cafe at 4th and Main, first worked in a coffee shop while completing two BFA degrees in film and painting. It was a job that fit her lifestyle, and it was a job that was fun.
"I worked at the Arbutus Cafe, first as a barista and then after a while I moved to the back as a baker, even though I had zero baking experience," Tondela explains. Growing organically with an established cafe made her decision to branch off on her own relatively easy. When the former Moss Street Cafe came up for sale, it just made sense for budding businesswoman to jump at the opportunity.
"We were looking for something existing and something that wouldn't be in direct competition," says Tondela. After some focused brainstorming sessions and decision making, Kranky Cafe was born in the heart of Mount Pleasant in 2010.
Brewed Coffee
Fresh brewed coffee of the day
Espresso
Espresso as you like
American
Espresso & steamed hot water
Latte
Espresso, steamed milk, 1/2 foamed milk, sweet & velvety
Traditional Cappucino
Espresso, 1/2 steamed milk, 1/2 foamed milk, sweet & velvety
Loose Leaf Tea
Fancy Pants Mocha
Made w/ Daniel's chocolate belge, espresso, steamed milk
Hot Cocoa
An irresistible delight, made Daniel's chocolate belge, whip cream optional
Chai Latte
Loose chai, lightly sweetened w/ honey, steamed milk
Cafe Au Lait
Extra Espresso Shot
Orangic flavored shot
Orangic soy milk/almond milk
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Iced Mocha
Cyoni juice
Freshly squeezed
Cyoni smoothie
Boylan's soda
Limonata / Aranciata
Local & Imported Beer
Bottle
Bard's Gluten Free Bree
Bottle
Wine
Glass
Made in house & from scratch
Muffin & Scones
Savory & sweet! Baked fresh daily, gluten free & vegan options available
Cakes
Dee's "heavenly" chocolate cake, fresh blueberry coffee cake w/ a cinnamon sugar topping
Banana Loaf
Plan & chocolate chip, a perfect snack to start the day!
Energy Bar
A perfect treat jammed packed w/ dried fruit, nuts & flaxseed, sweetened w/ a touch of honey
Date Squares
Soft & chewy, the best in town! Vegan
Nelly's Vegan Brownies
A chocolate treat you'll never forget!
Cookies
A selection of traditional homemade cookies, gluten free option available
That Dang Pie
Homemade pie, made from scratch, the taste of perfection, top it up a bit of whip or old fashioned vanilla ice cream
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