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A slick slogan on a Dunkin' Donuts billboard suggests the secret of good coffee: "Fresh beans. Fresh brewed. Isn't that simple?" But it's not exactly simple. Matt Godard, owner and proprietor of Café Kubal, has dedicated himself to making a truly great cup of coffee. He's even brought in Chris Defario, a nationally recognized barista, as a consultant to his Eastwood spot.
According to Godard, about 97 percent of cafes in Onondaga County fail within 18 months. "People think that (running a café) is laid-back and easy when they've only experienced it as a customer. It's the intense effort of the proprietor that allows you to feel laid back when you come in," Godard explained. "It's like having a child in a sense. Except it's a big, extremely whiny, needy child."Café Kubal gets its name from the Mayan language; it means Divine Coffee or God's Coffee. Their logo consists of a bean sporting a glowing halo. Although the café shares a doorway with a Bible store, the only preaching you'll receive there is about the wonders of a good cup of joe. "Some people are critical of us; calling us 'Jesus Coffee House.' They haven't been in and don't know what they're missing out on," promised Godard.See the full content of this document
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A slick slogan on a Dunkin' Donuts billboard suggests the secret of good coffee: "Fresh beans. Fresh brewed. Isn't that simple?" But it's not exactly simple. Matt Godard, owner and proprietor of Café Kubal, ...
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