JUNE 28TH, BRUNCH 10:00 AM, WALNUT STREET COFFEE & DELI, OSKALOOSA, KS

[Al Hayes]

Ok, there have been some asking when there will be more breakfast & lunch rides. This pick will be catering more to a brunch menu rather than breakfast or lunch. It’s a deli serving pastries and sandwiches (hot or cold). Okay, I get it, it’s not a bonified breakfast place. But I think most of us would agree after experiencing it, that it’s worth visiting at least once. But on that note, I’ll let you to be the judge of that.

This is a relatively new place for the locals to gather over terrific coffee and delicious eats! It has only been open since the beginning of the year. It is owned by Lynwood and Laramie (a Father & Son team). The new coffee shop serves espresso drinks crafted by trained workers in the art of specialty coffees. You can build your own sandwiches anyway you like, with several varieties of breads and other amenities to choose from, along with 14 different kinds of meats. This deli also features pastries from local bakeries. The ambiance here is interesting and quite eye catching. There are two levels of seating with the upper level overlooking the lower lobby area below. Also, there is a cozy fireplace and couches for guests to come and stay awhile.

I hope this description has stirred up some kind of curiosity. It did for me! Until then, “Happy Trails” and I hope to see many of you there!

FYI: For anyone who still wants a ROMEO HAT, there are still 3 hats left. Also, for those of you who are coming to Oskaloosa from the East, don’t forget Hwy 16 is closed cutting across from Tonganoxie going West.

WALNUT STREET COFFEE & DELI
409 Walnut St,
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
785-551-1654

Don't forget ROMEO's 4th of July gathering just around the corner
https://www.romeoriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7726

Here is the link to all scheduled Romeo Rides:
https://tinyurl.com/wd4hsez

[Al Hayes]

It was an interesting day with a cool start and hotter than “blue blazes” at the end of the day. I talked with Lynwood & Laramie (owners of this father & son coffee shop & deli) who shared with me how delighted they were to host us today. They were particularly fond of our sprinkling in “little by little” throughout the breakfast & lunch times. There wasn’t an official count, but we came up with a guestimate of every bit of 25-30. We had a good turnout with everyone enjoying their visit here.

Yours truly didn’t make it to the early bird breakfast because of some confusion as to when 59 Hyw turned north from Hyw 24, and finally ended up getting there for lunch. It’s a long story if you’re interested in hearing it down the road sometime. All of this being said, let’s look to our photos to see how the day unfolded:

[swanee]

A few more pics of "early birds." When I arrived George & Loud were the only ones there. Had to leave before Al and lunch bunch arrived.