Coffee shop owners spill the beans …

We've all seen the cozy cafes on the internet, the latte art etc, but what happens when you actually follow the trend of opening a cafe and it nearly breaks you?

In this episode of URL vs IRL, I sit down with Lauren and Ryan, the married duo behind Evermore, one of the most beloved cafés in Burlington. We talk about starting a business with zero barista experience, surviving the pandemic, working 7 days a week for years, and yes—catching customers cheating in their café… Sheesh

If you’ve ever said “I want to open a cute coffee shop,” this one’s for you.