My most favoritest place aside from my house is Solo Cafe in Tempe. I started coming here almost 8 months ago when I moved to the area from Detroit. Then, the place was usually abandoned when I stopped over. The past two months, it’s been packed full, which is good, unless I am looking for a seat with access to an outlet and not my favorite round table by the bar.
It’s 1:43pm on Friday, and I walked in from Altered Ego Salon & Spa and took a spot on one of the leather chairs to enjoy my last half hour here until Tuesday, and to take in the old Solo Cafe. In 15 minutes or so they will close their doors to begin some awesome renovation. From what I’ve heard while ordering my iced peppermint cream, they are ecstatic about it. Pictures I have been promised 
1:45pm and the doors connecting Solo and Altered Ego have officially closed. The tables are being brought in from outside also. There’s currently only one other patron here aside from me and it looks like he is gathering his things to head out. He had my second favorite spot, the comfy sofa.
I was told not to worry about leaving in a hurry, but have ordered my peppermint cream to go just in case. It’s so quiet and clam in here, almost like the calm before a storm.
I have to admit I am nervous and excited at the same time to see how this place will look come Monday when I stop in. I know it will keep its same charm. I have no doubt about that. Solo Cafe will have it’s charm plus 100.
I guess I am just glad to know that I knew this place before it was “the place” and that I am able to sit here to be out with the old and in with the new.
1:51pm: Umbrellas are coming in. Let them know I was willing to leave at any time and to just kick me out, but was told to not worry. They aren’t worried about me
2:00pm: Was just asked if I minded being locked in. Open sign has been turned off. Chatting with the Solo crew while some local music plays. It’s a duo that typically plays at Macayos every Thursday. Folksy. Great stuff. Will now need to hit Macayos some Thursday night. I kinda feel like dancing
2:15pm: Work is starting at Solo Cafe. It’s also been mentioned that my pink sandals are the girliest.
2:23pm: Leaving Solo to go pick up my repaired Lil 3 so they can really start working. Bye all. See you Tuesday Solo!
One last glance at Solo before I close this:
