St John's in Covington, LA

Another great post from Rob at Crabapple Lane:

Taken this afternoon at St John’s Coffeehouse. Yes, I asked permission. The employee said most people don’t ask. He told of one professional photographer who set up a tripod and started shooting without asking permission or telling anyone he was going to do it. He blocked the entrance in the process. I don’t know the ethical or legal responsibilities of professional photographers but it seems to me that goes beyond rude into criminal and that one should have been forcibly removed, if necessary.

St John’s is one of my favorite places to go in Covington. It has a quirky, small town, old building charm that you just can’t put a price on. That said, it should be noted that you can spend an afternoon or evening there for almost nothing. The coffee is fabulous. I absolutely love the place and have spoken of it many times here. I try to stop in whenever I’m near it. You know, within a hundred miles or so. They also feature live music on most Friday and Saturday nights. If a Starbucks or some other chain opens near this place with their sterilized tables, drive-thru, and ridiculous menus, I think I’ll picket them with my sign in one hand and my cup of St John’s Café Au Lait in the other. Leave this place alone.