A link to the past
This coffee tastes like it's 150 years old!
Augie's Coffee Roasters is a local chain of coffee shops here in southern California that offers a fresh take on something classic; the black bitter stuff. At every one of their stores, you'll be treated to a delicious beverage regardless of what you choose, as well as local art and a friendly staff. However, the main selling point for me is the overall experience you get while visiting one of their shops. Each is decorated slightly differently but manages to maintain an intriguing cohesiveness. Their newest location in Temecula, however, may be one of the most special places I've ever been to.
Vail Headquarters
In 1867 a man named Louis Wolf built a small trading post next to Temecula Creek. Along with his wife Ramona, Louis opened the Wolf Store which over the years has served as a hotel, saloon, and a general store, among other things. It was in this adobe building that residents of the newly formed Temecula community could purchase their dry goods and supplies, not the least of which being coffee. Mr. Wolf operated the store until his death in 1897. It has since been restored as part of the Vail Ranch Restoration Association and I for one couldn't be happier about it. The history and importance that this simple building has stood for going on 150 years symbolize the pioneering spirit that makes this country so great.
Source: http://vailhq.com/history/
Augie's
Carrying on that spirit in their own way, Augie's now occupies the adobe serving delicious coffee to the community of Temecula. Time has a way of changing things and there are few constants that can stand up to it. This simple coffee shop seems to embody more than one of those constants which translate to a special place to visit. Augie's Coffee House is a perfect fit for the former Wolf store, and if Mr. Wolf could see it now I'm sure he'd smile as he ordered an iced chai latte. Or maybe just a coffee.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BK30Dw9hObz/
So if you're an adventurer, a coffee lover, a history buff, or any combination of the three, I urge you head down to Vail Headquarters and experience this special place for yourself. To find more information, please visit http://vailhq.com/
T.Y.
