Show Students and coffee connect Jessica Gonzales Staff Reporter When you first enter the doors of Coffee Connection its it's easy to notice the pristine and modem interior design and the calming music playing in the background The barista politely asks you for your order and gives you youa a reassuring and genuine smile that makes you feel as though your order is isa isa isa a privilege rather than a duty The situation quickly turns more into a friendly scenario one would only experience if they had been there dozens of times Not too far faraway away students type away at their laptops while sipping their lattes and boba tea in the quiet lounge area amidst local art arton arton arton on exhibition In the comer corner three business workers feast on mouthwatering marble rye sandwiches overflowing with meat and condiments fit for Coffee Connection located directly across the street from the South City campus has become a haven for students and artists that owner Jeremiah Kephart refers to as and pro Kephart a student himself at the University of Utah keeps a part of his coffee shop in the idea of made for students by students Coffee Connection provides an fit pt i ifor for even the most scholarly Enjoy a t ten n percent discount on your purchase with your student ID and a spacious side lounge complete with over a dozen booths and free wi wi-fi to help you knock knockout out those assignments and term papers It was really just th the opportunity to kind of provide what I thought was wasa a greater experience for people of our demographic said Kephart Just eight months after its it's debut in August of 2007 Coffee Connection won Best Study Spot from the City Weekly in April 2008 With contemporary surroundings Coffee Connection offers an abundance of drinks such as lattes boba tea and smoothies with snacks and sandwiches that would outdo any nearby We attempt to account for all of the details that have been missed out by the rest of the coffee establishments said Kephart You Vou feel the difference and sense it from its it's preparation and presentation to the environment and having a astaff astaff astaff staff that is engaged with you and polite Lounges filled with plush and comfortable furniture allow visitors to the Coffee to unwind and relax in sophisticated eye pleasing surroundings Late hours accommodate fellow night owls to converse into the wee hours of the morning on the weekends On their page Coffee Connections Connection's headline reads This is how we will enchant you The innovative atmosphere experienced by visitors of Coffee Connection should be enough to average customer into making futures fu future reappearances O OLD maybe it was was just the few extra minutes my barista barist spent creating an elegant flower design of whipped cream on top of my Italian soda Regardless Ive I've been enchanted Coffee Connection is located at 1588 S. S State St. St Its It's hours of operation are 8 a.m. 12 am a.m. for Sunday through Thursday and 8 8 a.m. 2 am a.m. on Friday and Saturday For more information visit their at |