Interesting Javalina’s Experience Contest, July 2004  

Winning Entry Submitted by Bill Evans of Sierra Vista

An interesting experience at Javalina's, you ask?  Most definitely, it was a beautiful Sunday morning, the 18th of July, as I recall.    I happened to be in the Rita Ranch area, on Tucson's East side, and noticed a unique, newly-opened coffee shop, and was immediately drawn to the place.

Entering, my first impression was one of warmth and friendliness.    The decor was exquisite, being a perfect blend of Southwestern color, and style.   And though a business atmosphere was evident, still, the skillful choice of furniture and the impeccable arrangement of those pieces helped to recreate the captivating allure of one's own living room.  Upon the air drifted the luxuriant aromas of multiple coffee flavors, intertwined with those of chocolate, and whipped cream...I approached the counter and made a selection from a host of delicious-sounding titles.   Then, while awaiting my order, I leaned on the counter, and slowly scanned around the shop.

Nearby, in one deeply-cushioned chair, a woman sat curled up as if at home, reading her favorite novel.   In the center, at one of the cozy tables, two friends were deeply engaged in conversation, their words drifted to my ears as they talked openly of personal events in their lives, like friends alone over a morning cup of coffee in their kitchen.  For much of the morning I lingered, enjoying conversations with a variety of contented patrons, while marveling the aura surrounding Javalina's, and how it beckoned to the outside world.  Customers, one by one, dropped in and chatted comfortably with the employees, all of whom exuded an intimate pleasantness and sincerity, qualities which radiated from every corner of this extraordinary shop.   As if by means of escaping the world's frets and worries, a few who entered did so with the look of those who faced the daily grind, but within moments of their arrival their spirits were clearly uplifted.  But regardless of the reasons for their visit, all who entered had come to know the real truth about this superlative hideaway...

The owner, in explaining her desire to create a quiet spot where her smile would be an asset, has most definitely succeeded, for Javalina's is nothing short of being the Miracle Cure.  Over the counter, there is a scrumptious array of tasty treats for the palate.  And intricately woven throughout the fabric of Javalina's ambiance is a veritable plethora of wonderful treats for the soul.