Welcome to our Café

Awakenings Espresso Café welcomes people of all ages to enjoy organic, fresh, mountain grown coffees and many specialty beverages. And our friendly staff realize that "It's Not Just About Coffee". It's about fresh pastries and hearty soups. It's a place to gather, to think, to talk and to share in the true coffee house spirit. It's about being an internet cafe with wireless access. It's about music, poetry, art, and workshops. Come enjoy our specialty coffees and awaken the spirit within!

Now Accepting Visa and Mastercard for purchases $10 or more

A Fond Farewell

Awakenings is pleased to announce that as of May 1, 2008, Jane Harmon takes over as the new owner!

As I write my final newsletter, I find myself overwhelmed with thoughts and memories of the last five years. First and foremost, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for turning my dream into a reality more amazing than I ever expected. It’s absolutely true that I have a nearly fanatic love for great coffee, coffee that is produced without chemicals, and with respect for the farmers and the planet. However, as the tag line for the shop says “It’s Not Just About the Coffee…” It has always also been about creating a successful business that welcomes all individuals and nourishes the community spirit as well. Over the years, we have been proud to be a place that people have come to laugh and cry in, over the best cup of coffee in the Lakes Region. It has been a joy to nurture artists and musicians, and to share the personal successes and challenges that so many of you have experienced along the way. Jane’s excellence in management and baking has allowed the vision to become a reality. There could not possibly be a better new owner for Awakenings, which Jane will now take to a new level. Please welcome her, and keep the café strong by enjoying all of the products there. A great way to support the business is to make a habit of having lunch there with a friend every week, and buying our coffee and tea for home. Even after 5 years, many people have never crossed the threshold of Awakenings. Please encourage your friends and acquaintances to try it out, and don’t forget the beautiful courtyard out back!

Read Lauras Newsletter

As it happens, this is also the moment of another transition, as our beloved Laura Stuckey leaves work to have her first child. “Serving you has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life and I will carry that with me as I move into my next role as ‘mom’”. Please drop by and see the letter that she has left for you all! We will be busy driving her crazy as we call her 10 times per day to see if baby has arrived yet.

Jane would like me to pass along the following information:

To join her newsletter list, please email her at and place “join newsletter” in the subject line. Her email address is lower case r3js followed by the underscore sign then 2, at yahoo.com.

New hours are as follows – Monday to Friday open 7 am to 4 pm, Saturday open 8 am to 1 pm, closed on Sundays.

Once again, thank you for filling my life with joy! May your life be filled with friendship and happiness!

Cheers,
Irena

Friendly Faces

Meet some of the great people behind the magic of Awakenings Espresso Café such as Nathalie Garfinkle.

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Trivia Tuesdays

Stop by on Tuesday's and attempt to answer our "Trivia Tuesday" question. Winners can choose EITHER a chocolate truffle or an extra punch on their coffee card.

 

 

Sample Bistro Lunch Menu

Short on time? Call in your order: 603.524.1201
Soups
Vegetarian Island Black Bean Soup
$3.95

Tomato Eggplant Parmesan
Served with fresh backed focaccia

$3.95
Wraps

Jane's Awesome Chicken Salad
All white meat chicken lightly dressed with Jane's secret dressing with lettuce

$4.95
Salads
Spring Chicken Salad
Freshly baked Vidalia onion chicken served on a bed or romaine lettuce with Gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries and candied walnuts with our delicious Vidalia onion vinaigrette
$6.95
Hot Pressed Panini Sandwiches
"The Classic"
Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Pesto, Sundried Tomato and Feta Cheese
$5.95
Tuna Cheddar Melt
Our hearty version of an American classic
$5.95
Pizza Panini Style
Rich tomato sauce, pesto, pepperoni and blended cheeses, hot pressed inside hearty Italian bread
$5.95

Coffee of the Month

Guatemala Huehuetenango
The coffee of the month is Guatemala Huehuetenango, a rare estate coffee from Guatemala, dark roasted, with chocolate and nutty aftertones. This coffee is special because it is not only all natural and fair trade, but it is also shade grown and bird friendly.

CATERING FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR COFFEE BREAKS NOW AVAILABLE!

We specialize in small to medium group meetings with 48 hours notice; large groups can usually be accommodated with a week's notice. Our coffees and teas are organic, fair trade and delicious, our pastries are homemade and our lunches creative as well as healthy. Give us a try for your next meeting! Call Jane at 524-1201 or Irena at 387-0829 for more information. View a CATERING MENU.

 

Award Winning Cafe

Awakenings Wins Best of the Best 2007!

Thank you for voting us the Lakes Region #1 Gourmet Coffee Shop for 4 years running! We are so happy to be here, all made possible by you, your friends and all who hear about us. It turns out we are still a well kept secret, with people coming in every week who live in the Region, but have never heard of us. Please help our business grow by sending others our way, and please let us know what we do well, and what we can do better. Again, a truly heartfelt thank you!

  • Home of the Award Winning
    "Laconia Latte"
  • Best of New Hampshire 2005
  • Editor's Pick, New Hampshire Magazine