St. Johns’ Two Stroke Coffee Co. was a wonderful find for the four of us on this  overcast Sunday morning. After nine years and 180+ shops it’s always a thrill to discover a gem we didn’t know existed.  The coffee enterprise was begun two years ago within the Two Stroke Motorcycle Shop. Since then the motorcycle half realized it needed more space and moved its operations elsewhere, leaving the coffee shop with a funky wide-open, two-level iconic layout; some motorcycle memorabilia; and a variety of seating options, (which we always appreciate.)  In this setting it was easy for us to get comfy on their couches, imagine this site’s past life, and riff on problem solving the troubling issues of the world.

Climate change-wise, M brought us up to date with the ambitious preparations for the youth-focused Climate Strike preparations that were to take place on a school day.  We then reviewed prospects for the upcoming Israeli election, which led to a discussion if there is any religion that doesn’t have some history of having committed atrocities against a foe.  And we finished discussing the prospects for even more Brexit negotiations. 

8926 N. Lombard                         twostrokecoffee.com