Kafe Kerouac

Operating as a coffee shop, bar, and event space, Kafe Kerouac defines itself as:

Alternative

Key Features:

• Small wobbly tables

• Mismatched chairs

• Lounge space includes an old couch and armchairs

• Mostly lit with natural lighting

• Lights hanging over bar use coffee ground tins as lamp shades

• Purple and orange string lights

• Drinks are named after famous writers or books

Key Guiding Principles:

• Offer a range of engagements, from drinks, to nightly events, used books, record selection featuring local artists, artwork by local artists, etc.

• People use Kafe Kerouac as a study spot, hang out spot, performance space, etc.

• Events include music, poetry, and comedy, many of which are open mic nights for anyone to get on stage.

Based on these elements, we agree that Kafe Kerouac is Alternative.

• People are encouraged to rearrange the space however they need, putting the customers first as the primary owners of the space.

• Bartenders select music to be played, every shift brings new music

• Although Kafe Kerouac looks very different from day to night, the space is grounded in local community

Tuesday, June 4th