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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Someone I think you should know- Rhonda Bloch

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Mr. Awesome and I stumbled upon Sip Coffee House Artisan Cafe, a sweet coffee shop on the historic Square in Crown Point, IN.
 
Going into you are met with rather eclectic and groovy local artwork that is also for purchase, vintage furniture and of course that intoxicating smells of coffee, teas, desserts and amazing food.
 






We met the owner, Rhonda Bloch on our first visit. We bonded over coffee and sharing our potential journey of traveling throughout the US in a converted Skoolie. Rhonda’s enthusiasm and easy going spirit made her an instant friend.


I am totally in awe of successful Women owned businesses and am honored to have Rhonda featured as “Someone I think you should know.”

 

 
I learned much to my surprise, growing up she wanted to go into Journalism. Advice she would give to her 17 year old self would be to go out and become a Journalist J.

I asked her when she decided to jump into opening a business and she says that was over 20 years ago. She has been an empty nester for 20 years and decided it was time to start making money for herself instead of someone else.

Rhonda has three adult children, three grandchildren and her Husband has three small grandchildren!

 When Rhonda isn’t slinging coffee or cooking up yummiest at her shops, she and her Husband have fun filled traveling adventures. I was curious about how she fit in hobbies or things after work. She laughs and says on a typical evening after 9 P.M. you will find her sleeping or relaxing.

Recent good news is her husband just retired after 42 years.


She expanded her successful business from Crown Point to now include a second shop in Highland,
Sip Coffee House 2 which opened in 2015.

You will find the same funky vibe, wonderful food, desserts, groovy tea mixes and of course that wonderful coffee!

Both locations feature“Open Mike Nights” and Painting classes as well.

When asked, what tool, object or ritual she couldn’t be without, besides a cell phone, she replied, “Her Managers!”

 
Her favorite motto, “It is what it is.” She has no regrets personally or in business.

She was excited to announce that she will be opening up two more coffee shops this year, one in Illinois and another two other potential locations, possible locations maybe in St. John or Demotte.

Rhonda has a passion for helping the homeless that are around her shop locations. I asked her how she would describe herself using three words; she replied, “I’m God fearing.”

Advice she would give to someone contemplating starting a new business would be to; “Do it, worry later about everything else.”

If you are in or around Crown Point, IN or Highland, IN I encourage you to stop in for an bite or great coffee.
 
My favorite is a bowl of the French Onion soup... I see a road trip in our future.
 

  
Sip Coffee House & Artisan Café

11 N. Court St.

Crown Point, IN

(219)662-9165
 

Hours Sunday through Thursday from 6 A.M. – 9 P.M.

Friday and Saturday 6 A.M. – 10 P.M.


Sip Coffee House & Artisan Café

2815 Jewett Ave

Highland, IN

(219)595-0314

Hours- Sunday 7 A.M.- 8 P.M.

Monday through Thursday from 6 A.M.-9 P.M.

Friday and Saturday 6 A.M.-10 P.M.
 
Check them out on Facebook/Instagram-
Sip Coffee House and Sip Coffee House 2

1 comment:

  1. There are many places to eat in Crown Point, I've been to them all, but as of late this is our go to place...

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