Joseph Campbell is the American scholar who urged people to “follow your bliss,” and that is the philosophy behind Bliss, a new gourmet coffeehouse in Richmond. Bliss Coffeehouse is an oasis for choice-challenged coffee drinkers in the Richmond/Hope Valley/ Wyoming area, and for travelers on Route 95. It is located right off the interstate in the Job Lot Plaza.
Bliss Coffeehouse will surprise you. It may be located in a strip mall, but the minute you step inside, you’ll think you’re in an upscale café in a metropolitan city. First, there’s the wonderful aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and then there’s the cool, dark décor. The spacious gathering spot has comfy couches where you can check your e-mail while you sip on a beverage and munch on a delicious item from the on-premise bakery. In addition to coffee, the beverage list offers tea, chai, frappes and smoothies. The baked goods include scones, biscotti, muffins, bagels and brownies. Everything is served up with warm smiles from owners Dixie Woods and Chuck Bullington.
On my visit, I headed for the storefront with outdoor seating and beautiful hanging baskets of flowers. I bought old-fashioned apple squares and super-dense carrot cake, perfect for a mid-afternoon coffee break. I also stocked up on hard-to-find morning glory muffins and excellent bagels for weekend breakfast treats. Bliss Coffee House is open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 6pm and Sunday from 8am to 6pm. It is located at 12 Stilson Road Unit 6.
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