By Natalya Bucuy • The Current Contributing Writer
Cobbles stone streets, quaint shops, an old-timey train station…Jim Thorpe is quite a magical place. But there is even more magic if one knows where to look.
Right in the center of town, Muggles Mug, a coffee shop with a twist, offers both wizards and muggles to take a break from whatever their enchanted days entail. It invites visitors to enter the world of Harry Potter and get a caffeine boost, too. Now, that’s true magic.
Muggles Mug, owned and operated by Kacie Carissa, sits on the corner of the block at 79 Broadway. The coffee shop features special brews and treats, all in a setting of Hogwarts charming decor. “I was impressed by how many nooks and cozy areas there were in Muggles Mug,” says Jessica Kaplan, a big Harry Potter fan, who visited the shop with some friends. “The lighting was one of the first things I noticed when entering. It was bright enough to order but was relaxing mood-type lighting. My favorite feature was the couches and oversized chairs. I felt like I was in the Gryffindor common room! It was a place that was friendly and fun. It transported me to the books and movies.”
Kaplan is not alone in her fandom of the place, as the cafe gets quite busy during peak times. And why wouldn’t it? With drinks named “The Deathly Hallows” and “Pop-up Potion,” chocolate frogs, house-themed cookies – great as take-home souvenirs – and other “muggle food,” who wouldn’t want to try and enter the world of legendary sorcery?
Another magical fact about the place – the coffee shop is pet-friendly. So bring your own Fang (or Hedwig) with whom to cuddle up and catch up on one of the Harry Potter movies playing on the big screens. Muggles Mug is open Thursday to Monday, 8 am to 6 pm.
For more info visit www.mugglesmug.com
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