When the temperatures highs don't go above zero...
what the heck do you do? A high of 3 below can be a fairly depressing thing in the first few days of the new year. In previous years, I would have opted to stay in my home with a sense of hibernation. This year is different because we have been getting out most days to work out at the health club. The reward for this effort is a latte in the afternoon.
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My new favorite coffee shop is Lily's on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis, across from Columbia Park. The lattes are yummy and decaf (for me, of course). The food is delicious, a menu that includes sandwiches and luscious chocolate cakes, as well as a variety of salads and fresh fruit.
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But I think the big appeal for me is that I feel like a rock star whenever I go there. Lily's is just a few blocks down the road from Eastside Co-op and since getting elected to the Board of Directors, I get approached a lot at this coffee shop. People recognize me and it feels good. Co-op member-owners come to me with congratulations and suggestions. It's those suggestions that make me feel great because they approach me with a such a strong sense of confidence in my ability to create positive change in this neighborhood.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2RCVdq3qXj4i6Yb8FBiD3Ce7-n7rG7MGOovSBtpzgxTpEE6-RxBPTyaxwQMGvwcz55qz6U3eTyeOn9-5qlcr0GDAMOJFB9gdiUs-4VsFgtyQ5ic6w5lilcM5OQWYET7LikiEFduom0A/s400/inside+lilys1.jpg)
There is a variety of seating, most of which is fairly comfortable, all of which is great to view.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQqjWfxK9XRWLyd2FWtRL6PY55YPzYlLEvKUDkByn8wGscxQeenMDB32AlBGeWXkOkMipJZBUUvllEBvLdrG_floyzbDEWwmTTM3UO56ZntUNqtSMByHkrq0675yAgCK3ghlJm3hRosw/s400/inside+lilys.jpg)
The artwork from local painters and photographers is fantastic. It fills both rooms of the coffee shop and looks great against the red walls.
I have Co-op committee meetings at this coffee shop and there always seems to be some folks playing violin in the mornings. I love that about this place. Also, there is this resident guitar which is just wonderfully encouraging. The Big D eventually grabbed it and started strumming, muttering under his breath something about bringing his tuner next time. I could sit and listen to him all day.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxKH27IAW_l0AkQ3mEKmzDTYmdWe5rFoKictyM3hDOQC2dT_B5oMJM12HtOQti0DzplDFiQI5nvDqbY4axnMrrIldKkwlI-gdihsZMrdAJsEKarAWXU5SOOJGTR6OMRP9ku82mwAfx54/s400/inside+lilys2.jpg)
My new favorite coffee shop is Lily's on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis, across from Columbia Park. The lattes are yummy and decaf (for me, of course). The food is delicious, a menu that includes sandwiches and luscious chocolate cakes, as well as a variety of salads and fresh fruit.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNfof19iOi2GeNYfyAvTl3uPCXKewlolvnUoF2chvJLbC8pL36q2y0kxg_eUfoznuPSaAxPBq3plHGFFm1p0QsmqX_JIp4hondM-Al0dm6Cvu1E_-1IkxaUcz1SXlYFxOUdbgVZjGE80/s400/lilys.jpg)
But I think the big appeal for me is that I feel like a rock star whenever I go there. Lily's is just a few blocks down the road from Eastside Co-op and since getting elected to the Board of Directors, I get approached a lot at this coffee shop. People recognize me and it feels good. Co-op member-owners come to me with congratulations and suggestions. It's those suggestions that make me feel great because they approach me with a such a strong sense of confidence in my ability to create positive change in this neighborhood.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2RCVdq3qXj4i6Yb8FBiD3Ce7-n7rG7MGOovSBtpzgxTpEE6-RxBPTyaxwQMGvwcz55qz6U3eTyeOn9-5qlcr0GDAMOJFB9gdiUs-4VsFgtyQ5ic6w5lilcM5OQWYET7LikiEFduom0A/s400/inside+lilys1.jpg)
There is a variety of seating, most of which is fairly comfortable, all of which is great to view.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQqjWfxK9XRWLyd2FWtRL6PY55YPzYlLEvKUDkByn8wGscxQeenMDB32AlBGeWXkOkMipJZBUUvllEBvLdrG_floyzbDEWwmTTM3UO56ZntUNqtSMByHkrq0675yAgCK3ghlJm3hRosw/s400/inside+lilys.jpg)
The artwork from local painters and photographers is fantastic. It fills both rooms of the coffee shop and looks great against the red walls.
I have Co-op committee meetings at this coffee shop and there always seems to be some folks playing violin in the mornings. I love that about this place. Also, there is this resident guitar which is just wonderfully encouraging. The Big D eventually grabbed it and started strumming, muttering under his breath something about bringing his tuner next time. I could sit and listen to him all day.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiPT04Pc8Qv48vRfTL0YPNawEOJ2RLWLmKPMGQN4FzbYC86yqrpfDPPsjR6yDR3y9vbSbR7phRGNwPqf2o12_EREq7_GX_EH0Q5NgMvbZ7m5qfnuUijbCU_VHLt32uBr47vyct4K66EA/s400/lilys+guitar.jpg)
Looks like a very sweet place
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