During the summer, a new, epic coffee shop opened in the Castle Hills retail center near Town & Country Shopping Center in Kettering and it is definitely worth a visit.
The hip, stunning decor at EPIC Coffee Shoppe transports you the minute you walk in for a big city experience. A variety of stylish seating options are available to relax in while enjoying many items including coffees, sandwiches, salads, pastries, organic teas and ice cream.
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THE FOOD
The entrees are all priced under $10. Some of the entrees include Primavera Salad made with a spring mix, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shaved almonds, house vinaigrette & balsamic glaze topped either turkey, ham, roast beef or charcuterie meats and olives ($9).
The Britain sandwich ($7) featuring grilled roast beef, provolone cheese and horseradish on toasted sourdough bread is a really delicious option coupled with Hen of the Woods kettle chips from Over the Rhine.
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A short menu of breakfast options including French Toast Dulce de Leche ($5) are available all day for purchase.
SIGNATURE DRINKS
One of EPIC Coffee’s signature offerings is “Affogato” — an Italian-style coffee drink consisting of a scoop of ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.
Credit: Alex Perry
Credit: Alex Perry
They offer the classic Affogato ($3.30) with espresso over ice cream, The Royale ($3.80) with espresso over ice-cream topped with raspberry, the Dulce De Leche ($3.50), featuring espresso over ice cream topped in carmelized milk and The Kashmir featuring steamed Chai over ice cream ($3.50).
If ice cream isn't your thing they have an entire menu including classic cappuccino ($3.30), Espresso (starting at $2.20) and Machiato (starting at $2.50).
Credit: Alex Perry
Credit: Alex Perry
If you are looking for a new coffee shop experience this is one to make a plan to check out.
Contact this contributing writer at alexis.e.larsen@hotmail.com.
WANT TO GO?
What: EPIC Coffee Shoppe
Where: 22 W. Stroop Road, Castle Hills Shopping Plaza, Kettering
Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays
More info: (937) 343-8008 or www.epiccoffeeshoppe.com
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