Text and Photography by Julian Lucas
Published 11/8/2022 9:01 AM PST

A coffee shop is the cornerstone of many cities across the world. Back in the day, coffee shops were always open, day and night. The visually eclectic art adorning the walls, mix-match furniture, and a plethora of teas from all over the world line the counter with other types of bites, leaving no space for anything else. Where writers could have philosophical conversations, artists could sketch in the quiet corner, and scriptwriters could work on their next feature or short film all at the wee hours of the night.

But that was then and this is now. Most coffee shops are more about coffee, although people still work out of coffee shops, among other topics, conversations are now more about coffee. The origins of the roast, the sustainability, and how some coffee houses are now found to be themed or defined as dessert coffee depending.

I stumbled upon Thirsty Girls Coffee and was pleasantly pleased that yet another coffee shop was added to the list. Thirsty Girl Coffee owner, Deserae Casteneda says it’s a way of expression as she took a deeper dive into coffee after working for other types of coffee shops. Thirsty Girl Coffee is themed, celebrating women, pink in color, and adorned with decorative accents, including a disco ball. On the menu, Latte Girl includes themed drinks such as ‘She’s Perfect,’ ‘She’s Snobby, ‘She’s Basic’ and more . . . The menu also includes seasonal favorites such as Pumpkin Chai, Pumpkin Blended, and of course that Pumpkin Latte everyone enjoys during the holidays.