When it is 100-plus degrees outside here in the desert, a hot cup of coffee might not be your cup of tea. That is okay because there is a new coffee shop in downtown Las Vegas that that has a wide variety of very coffees that can be served over ice just as easily as poured steaming hot into a mug.
The new and independently owned Brew It adds flavorings to their coffees such as lavender honey, pistachio, keto coconut and hazelnut butter. The shop is located at 601 E. Bridger Ave.
Owners Patty Bell and Willie Villanueva say coming up with new and interesting flavors is only part of the appeal of their coffee shop. When deciding to open Brew It, they set out to make guests feel like they were sitting in a friend’s home. You will find board games set up on many of the tables, deep comfortable chairs and a wide screen TV where you will soon be able to play video games.
According to Bell, that comfortable atmosphere is a big part of the attraction. Bell says one person came in to do a review on the shop and did not want to leave. “We had one reviewer say they wish they’d brought a book because it was such a nice place to sit and relax and read a book while having a cup of coffee,” Bell said.
Deanna Rahnani works at a nearby attorney’s office and makes Brew It a regular stop saying, “I really love the welcoming atmosphere. When I come in I’m greeted with a ‘Hi’ and a smile and they are really great at paying attention to the customer’s needs, which I love.”
Paul Adras, another regular at the coffee counter added, “There’s a great atmosphere here. It’s a nicely designed coffee shop. The owners are fantastic and the coffee is excellent.”
Bell and Villanueva say they know comfort and friendliness alone are not going to keep customers coming back so they also serve up food including pastries and sandwiches. Bell said that since the shop is a small independently owned business, they make a point to support other local businesses.
“Our roaster is local,” Bell said. “Our baker is local. Actually, our sandwiches are local. Everything is local actually.”
The shop offers a selfie wall, a table set up for first responders to grab free water and goodie bags, and features local authors holding book signings.