Our good friend and former coffee shop co-employee recently struck out on his own and opened Ozo Coffee Co. We’ve talked for years about how when this finally happened (we always knew it would) that we wanted first dibs on helping out with the identity of the shop.
The Costa Rican heritage in the family of the owners, the custom blened house espresso (part Guatemalan) and the name Ozo led to a final logo reminiscent of a Maya glyph, and leaves the door open for further expounding on this theme on the interior.
The first pieces were in place on opening day–a freshly-skinned awning with a hand-painted version of the logo and an open channel neon sign. Ozo is also the only shop in town that can boast hand-printed punch cards, but we’re realizing quickly that our squeegee might not be able to keep up with their volume. Next up is a custom menu system. More photos:
February 21, 2007 at 5:22 pm
very noice.
March 2, 2007 at 4:38 am
Thank you so very much for giving us a piece of your creativity and a logo that we can truly smile at…….it is such a pleasure to have you two in our family….may this only be the beginning.
March 16, 2007 at 11:41 am
Go GO ozo from an ozi
wish I was there drinking a brew with y’all
Ozis for ozo
stoked with the photo of the shop
nice one
Troy
April 20, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Glad to see a coffee shop opened up in the
area. Nice shop & layout.
Although, a couple of times I’ve got coffee
there it was a little bitter.
Anyway, good luck
August 23, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I find the coffee at Ozo to be the best coffee i have ever had. I am surprised that anyone would find it bitter. It’s more like butter. Really nice crew working there and nice atmosphere, also. My home away from home!
August 26, 2007 at 6:27 am
Check out a cool Barista Challenge at Food Shows internationally from Portland
Greetings Coffee Fanatics and Culinary Foodies,
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Our congratulations with 2 time barista champion Heather Perry; 2003 & 2007 US National Barista Champion who is our Ultimate Barista USA!! See her at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in Los Angeles, CA on August 18 - 20, the Florida Foodservice & Lodging Show in Orlando, FL on September 7 - 9 and in Shanghai, China at the FHC show in November!
We have just returned from our premier barista challenge event in Beijing, China at the FHC Show! Press Release will follow!
After starting our 1st ever The Ultimate Barista ChallengeTM USA at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in Los Angeles in August 2006 and then following this up with another barista event at the Florida Foodservice & Lodging Show in Orlando in September of 2006 we knew we had a winner!
Since creating & coordinating the 1st USA National Barista Championships/Jams/Regional Competitions in 2002 - 2005 at SCAA shows, Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia shows and other National and International venues we have decided to move on……to a place where challengers can test each other in making the best Espresso Frappe, Espresso Cocktails (yes with alcohol!), Latte Art (of course) and finally the Best of Brew Challenges (dripped brewed coffee?)!
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Chefs love our idea and can finally taste the best Specialty Coffee in the USA in their own back yard.
Read on and become involved as a Sponsor or a Challenger in one or all challenges or just watch the action!
* Not associated with SCAE, SCAA, WBC or Coffee Fest barista events or shows
November 4, 2007 at 3:55 pm
Your renovation of the building is superb, It has an open and inviting feeling. The food is wonderful. I recently had the apple brie sandwich which was delicious. The coffee is great. But most of all the staff are friendly and are genuine.
August 3, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Very nice!!