It's kind of a joke, really. You're taking a long trip and stop at a convenience store to get gas, grab a pastry and a cup of coffee. You don't really expect the coffee to be good or the pastry. You just want fuel for the road. Hmmm...maybe it's time to re-think that, at least re-think your expectations when you stop in at Jake's. You won't find convenience store coffee here. Or convenience store pastries. Even our gas is competitively priced. Because Jake's is locally owned,

Maybe you're allowed a coffee break but your coffee pot isn't! You want to keep it running at peak efficiency or the mornings could get ugly. So don't put it off. Follow these tips for espresso machines and drip coffee makers. It will keep them from clogging up, perking up bad tasting coffee, and/or breaking the machine. (You can use your imagination as to why the machine breaks.) 1. Daily Cleaning Keeping up with a brief cleaning routine daily can help extend the life of you