Full of Beans Café

184 S. 2nd Street – Milwaukee

It’s been open a while now, I guess, over on this constantly changing block of S. 2nd Street. I had the slightest feeling I was walking on an unfamiliar block, exploring a city—nice feeling. A cute, one room storefront café, really homey and comfortable. I sat by the window, visited on an empty time. If I worked in the area, I’d come here every day. A guy is getting a takeout lunch, and someone else comes in for lunch—it makes me think of the sandwiches I used to get at Kline’s Market (Kent, OH), which were the best ever. “We’re an American Band” is playing on an oldies channel—which leads me to remember when that record came out—I think it was on gold or yellow vinyl, and my first copy was badly warped—not my favorite band or record, but it gives me a certain feeling of the time. It’s nice when a café allows you think back about things with inspired feelings.

4.19.23