“But Shakespeare never drank coffee. Nor did Julius Caesar, or Socrates. Alexander the Great conquered half the world without even a café latte to perk him up. The pyramids were designed and constructed without a whiff of a sniff of caffeine. Coffee was introduced to Europe only in 1615. The achievements of antiquity are quite enough to cow the modern human, but when you realize that they did it all without caffeine it becomes almost unbearable.” - Mark Forsyth, The Etymologicon
The Story Behind Shakespeare Café: Where Literature Meets Coffee
"The story of Shakespeare Café begins with an idea: to create a place that celebrates both coffee and literature. The founders of Shakespeare Café wanted to create a space where people could enjoy a good book while sipping on a cup of coffee. They were inspired by the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers in history. By naming the café after him, they hoped to create a sense of charm and culture." (READ MORE)