Brewing in Turmoil: How Coffee Shops Are Coping With the Current Crisis As I walked into my local coffee shop this morning, the barista greeted me with a tired smile. The shop was busy, but the atmosphere felt subdued.
People were typing away on their laptops or scrolling through their phones, some looking anxious. The current crisis in Washington has sent shockwaves across the country, affecting coffee shops and their customers.
Some owners are adapting by offering free coffee to first responders and military personnel, while others are trying to maintain a sense of normalcy.