New aroma sweeps into Denton
DENTON — A new aroma is sweeping through downtown Denton with the opening of Nich’s Coffee Shop.
The family-owned business opened this February at 5 North 3rd Street, on the corner of Market Street downtown across from the public parking lot. The business is owned by Caroline County resident Meanie Koski who works with her two sons Chase and Nick.
They are open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays.
Nich’s serves Rise Up Coffee and a variety of local pastries, including ones baked by Turnbridge Point Bed and Breakfast owner Steve Konopelski who has been featured on the Food Network.
“I really wanted a place where people could come and get together,” Koski said. “They could read books, play games meet up with friends in an alternative way than a restaurant. They can listen to good vinyl music.
“We are seeing regulars and some new faces, which is really nice,” she said. “The mornings are pretty steady. There is an increase every day.”
Koski said Nich’s can be a place for students and teachers to come and do work using the WiFi.
“We get a lot of high school students and first-year college students coming in,” she said. “They want to come out and connect with people, but they can’t do that by going to a bar. We are a place they can come to meet people and relax. We have good music and a good vibe while they connect with people. We have people of all ages. We have people who come here for business meetings.”
Nich’s also offers afterhours events, including game nights each month. Guests come in with food and games and play on Friday nights.
“We have people going from game to game, switching up the faces, getting to meet and talk to new people,” said Chase Koski. “We wanted to have a different atmosphere than a transitional
restaurant. We want people to come in and relax. You can meet people and socialize.”
Melanie Koski said serving Rise Up Coffee helps get the coffee shop’s name out to the community.
“They have great products,” she said. “People love they are a locally established business. They are super nice to work with. Steve’s pastries are amazing. People line up at his front porch when he opens just to get a muffin.”
Nich’s also showcases a variety of local artists on the coffee shop’s walls.
“Promoting local art is really important to the community because there are a lot of talented artists out there,” said Nick Koski. “We want to give them the opportunity to show off what they have created.”
For more information about Nich’s Coffee Shop and events they will be hosting, find them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/nichscoffeeshop.
Nich’s Coffee Shop owner Melanie Koski, center, stands with her two sons Chase and Nick Koski inside the new downtown Denton coffee shop.
Nich’s Coffee Shop owner Melanie Koski inside the new downtown Denton coffee shop.
Nich’s Coffee Shop owner Melanie Koski, center, stands with her two sons Chase and Nick Koski inside the new downtown Denton coffee shop.