“I’m thrilled,” Haunted Bookshop owner Nialle Sylvan said. However, the local Haunted Bookshop says they’re rooting for Herbold and her business. With another bookstore and coffee shop in the works, some Iowa City businesses anticipate the competition for customers. I’m excited for the coffee and the books.” “It will be events all week involving Harry Potter, and the University of Iowa’s Quidditch Team will even be a part of it,” she said. RELATED: Point-Counterpoint: Which coffee shop reigns supreme, Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks?įollowing its September opening, Herbold plans to kick off the business with a week devoted to Harry Potter. Herbold said the timing for the shop’s grand opening worked out perfectly, and everything lined up as it was supposed to. “The space right next door will be my husband’s law firm as well, so we are very excited to have that closeness for our family.” “It’s very convenient for me to get to work as a parent of young children and constantly running them around,” Herbold said. Herbold said this has been a dream of hers for a long time, and the location of her shop was most impactful in making the dream work. “I think that will be a new combination of food and drinks for the area,” she said. The store will also carry Heyn’s local ice cream, along with pastries from TipTop Cakes and coffee from Intelligentsia. Herbold’s bookstore will carry children’s books, which she said will set her apart from other coffee shops and bookstores in the area. RELATED: Iowa City staple Java House celebrates 25 years of service “Having a coffee place on Melrose and close to my dorm will be convenient for when I want to work on homework or to go with my friends,” Lux said. University of Iowa student Annie Lux mentioned she enjoys finding cozy coffee shops to serve as a hangout spot or a nice study space. “We have parking right out our back door for families, and I think the place just offers a different element.” “I think I offer something unique to families, especially downtown on Melrose,” Herbold said. “It is very inviting and has lots of features that are kid friendly,” she said.Īs a mother of three children, Herbold said she made sure the parking spaces would be large enough for parents and families to unload their kids and anything else they might need. Filled with hexagon reading books built into the walls, a stage for open-mic night, and green velvet couches for older children, the vibe is very kid- and family-friendly, a trait which Herbold said she is most excited for.
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