Driving east to west or vice versa on Highway 64 between Oakland and Somerville you’re sure to see fields full of corn, cotton or wheat; tractors busy on their way to the next field; trucks hauling grain, asphalt or lumber and a coffee shop…say what?! With both Oakland and Somerville having top notch coffee shops, Katie White saw something missing in the little community springing up between the two towns, so last Fall she planted her own crop: a coffee shop and boutique. And she has reaped a harvest! A steady line of vehicles can be seen pulling in and driving thru Monday through Saturday. Katie and her staff can be found each day busily filling drinks, decorating & organizing the boutique and visiting with customers. In the coffee shop you’ll find lattes, frappes, Lotus teas and a new addition of Bobba Teas. They also serve breakfast & lunch sandwiches, cupcakes, muffins and cake pops. You can grab it to go or stay and sink into the plush furniture as you take a moment to savor an incredible cup of joe. The coffee shop is light and airy, but it feels like home. It feels like a place where your kids are welcome, where you can visit with friends or where you can study for that all-important final exam. Wander through the doorway to the connected boutique and you’ll find something for everyone. Really. There are Bibles, Swig Cups, men’s shirts, ladies’ shirts, the cutest outfits for the little ones in your life, kitchen wear, unique candles and even Able Leather which is a company designed to provide dignified working conditions for women here in the US and abroad. In case you’ve gotten the impression White House & Coffee Co. is just for the feminine type; let me dispel that myth. There isn’t a lady among us in need of beard oil; but men, Katie and her crew have it just for you! Fru-fru coffee drinks aren’t your style? No worries. They’ve got strong, robust, black coffee straight from the tap. It’s sure to wake you and keep you smiling all day whether you’re in an office or slinging a hammer. The coffee is a specific blend just for White House Coffee & Co. Katie has taken the time to know her customer and she delivers on pointe. When she and her family moved here 10 years ago, she knew she wanted to provide a service like this to the local community. When that opportunity emerged in the shape of an office building ripe for renovations; her dream took shape. Her ambition is to create a unique experience in Fayette County. She takes great care in the employees she hires, the products she chooses to carry and the ambiance of the coffee shop and boutique. Katie and her staff hope to host events in the future both inside and out. So the next time you’re cruising through farm country and the urge for a good cup of coffee strikes you; swing into White House Coffee & Co. They are located at 12485 UW Highway 64, Somerville. You can also find all that White House & Coffee Co. has to offer at www.whitehouseandco.org Remember to shop local and shop Fayette first!
Written By
Karri Buck
