Cafe Revive is changing ownership

They're leaving: the family who own and operate Cafe Revive, across the road from the office in Clarence Street. With them goes my barista, Chris, with whom I have enjoyed many brief, but meaningless, moments of mindless chatter.

I'm upset. It's not just for the coffee that I pay my $2.80: it's also the relationship. To be recognised, and welcomed, and known, and appreciated by my provider of state-approved chemical stimulant is worth something to me. Apparently the new owners will look after us, but it won't be the same.