Locally owned Cozy Corner Books & Coffee reopened its new doors Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the Birchwood Neighborhood. The shop sells new and used books and offers a variety of espresso drinks, drip coffee, hot chocolate, cider and teas.
Cozy Corner closed its former doors on the corner of Cedarwood Ave. Birchwood Ave. Northwest Ave.
According to Callow, the shop had been in business for more than 20 years before he became the new owner. The lease of the former site was up as of the end of 2010 and Callow made the decision to take all the former employees from the former store and find a new location nearby in a strip mall in the same neighborhood.
“I felt like the old location maxed out its potential,” Callow said.
Callow took the opportunity to move to a larger shop that would be able to accommodate more customers. Not only are there more places for customers to sit and enjoy what the shop has to offer, the store is on ground level and has wide enough aisles to accommodate wheelchairs.
Callow’s wife, Cindy Callow is the one responsible for the decorations throughout the store. Family friend Jeff Stover helped construct all the home-made wooden book shelves. Stover also helped set the store up to follow Cindy Callow’s design plans.
The name Cozy Corner was key to the atmosphere for the store, said Chris Callow. The store is laid out to provide ample space for customers to enjoy beverages and books whether that’s studying at a table or relaxing by the fireplace.
The local shop uses a used book credit system. Customers can trade books in for a dollar trade credit and later apply their credits toward up to 50 percent of the books they purchase.
Cozy Corner will also begin selling a small number of new books; thanks to the help of the Callow’s daughter who donated books she had leftover from her online store.
Chris Callow said the store attracts all ages of customers, from teenagers to those who are retired. There’s a growing children’s section near the front of the store.
Joan Halldorson and her husband, Erick Halldorson, have been visiting Cozy Corner for almost 17 years and are impressed with the new location.
“There are a lot of readers in this neighborhood,” said Joan Halldorson, “I think a store like this helps keep the community together.”
“I like the mochas,” said Erick Halldorson with a chuckle.
Chris Callow just hopes that he can provide residents with a good place to read a book and relax.
“It’s an inexpensive hobby; One that can take you around the world in your imagination,” said Chris Callow, “Read. Relax. Dream.”
Store Hours:
Monday – 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday – 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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