Raven Cafe
Description
Full espresso bar, 8 rotating microbrews,cocktail lounge, sandwiches, salads, 9 soups, free wi-fi, breakfast, live music...Miss Thang, we got it goin' on. When you come to The Raven, you’ll immediately notice something different; a feeling you can’t quite put your finger on. Part Hogwarts and part Cheers, the Raven is a unique place. When you step through the doors, you’ll get the distinct feeling you’re walking into a story. The walls are decorated with beautiful woodwork and packed with books, posters, and artwork of all varieties. Whatever time of day you visit, you’ll find an energetic atmosphere filled with the aroma of just-brewed coffee and, if you’re lucky, the smell of freshly-baked cookies or brownies.
Housed in a historic downtown building, The Raven boasts two floors, each with a distinct personality. Downstairs you’ll find a living dining room that feels larger than life. Dominated by a Tiffany chandelier, gorgeous bar, and the stage above the foyer; when you’re downstairs, you’re in the middle of the action. Customers come and go, picking up their morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, and the barista bustles around behind the bar, whipping up all manner of delectably drinkable treats.
Upstairs, you’ll find a different sort of environment. Bookshelves cover every wall but one; the wall overlooking the river is entirely windows and hung with stained glass. Up here, you’ll find a different atmosphere every time. Stop in for lunch and you’ll find a bustling atmosphere full of people having their midday meal. Visit in mid-afternoon, relax with a drink on one of our comfy couches, and you’ll get a distinct feels-like-your-living-room vibe. Stay for the evening and you’ll find a romantic environment, frequently filled with the music of one of our talented musical guests.
THE PEOPLE
Beyond the place itself, The Raven simply wouldn’t be what it is without its people. Family owned and operated, The Raven boasts an amazing crew. We love and celebrate the diversity and creativity of our staff. Filled with musicians, actors and artists of all stripes; we’re different and we love it. The people of The Raven are a big part of what makes it so special, but it’s not just the staff.
A huge part of what makes The Raven the place it is, is you, our amazing customers. Our customers are just as eclectic and wonderfully weird as we are, and we love you for it. Our customers range from college students studying, to people who work downtown stopping in for lunch. From the regulars who know everyone by first name to those stopping in for the first time, we welcome everyone equally. When you’re here, you’re family.
THE FARE
Beyond the atmosphere and the people, we also serve a vast selection of amazing drinks, food and desserts. Our menus (Three, in total!) contain an incredibly wide selection of delicious drinks, fantastic food, and delectable desserts. We’re a full-service coffee house and serve an excellent array of espresso drinks, smoothies, and coffee shakes in addition to five different coffee roasts. In addition, we also offer a full bar with an assortment of Michigan-brewed craft beers on tap and mouth-watering craft cocktails. If you’re hungry, we serve a wide variety of oven-baked and grilled sandwiches, massive meal-sized salads, and nine scrumptious soups every single day. When you’re all done, tuck in for dessert and enjoy a hot fudge brownie sundae or our mouth-watering strawberry shortcake.
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facebook.comTonight's act, STILL RUNNING is the Port Huron-based acoustic duo of Mike Mercatante and Jenna Reed. They blend roots, rock, country and folk into an eclectic style sounding both unusual and familiar. They are known for their honest and intimate performances of their own songs, as well as fresh arrangements of cover material. Jenna has classical training in singing and theater; she is originally from the Chicago area. Mike is an award-winning guitarist from Detroit. MUSIC STARTS AT 7:30 P.M.
Tonight's entertainment, AFTERBLUE is a Michigan based duo who create and perform original music and interpretations of a variety of musical influences. Combining voice, keyboards, guitar, and electronic instruments, After Blue creates a sophisticated and unique sound influenced by jazz, R&B, and alternative music. MUSIC STARTS AT 7:30 P.M.
Take a look at this weeks SUNDAY NIGHT TRIVIA prizes! Always free to play! Come on in August 27th, from 6-8pm and join in on all the fun!
Tonight's performer, CATFISH DON is a native of the Port Huron area and has performed with various groups for over thirty years. His quest as a solo singer/guitar player began in 2007. Don's music consists of acoustic versions of Classic/Oldies Rock, Country, Blues and Folk selections. He has been a featured performer at Sue's Coffee House in St. Clair.
Have you ever wanted to purchase a book at our cafe? We have a whole bookshelf chock full of books for sale that even it can't stand straight! With new books being added periodically and the low prices, it's worth checking out!
Tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m. MST3K: I ACCUSE MY PARENTS Comedian Joel Hodgson and his smart-mouthed robots (Tom Servo and Crow) are fast on the draw once again as they skewer -- in a hilarious shower of ad-libs -- a cornball juvenile delinquency melodrama made expressly to "entertain" our overseas troops. Also includes a short subject entitled "Truck Farming."
TRIVIA: This stone carving done in 3340 BC is believed to be the first recorded eclipse is located in what country? (see pic in feed) First correct answer wins a FREE MEDIUM N/A BEVERAGE. Please one per person per calendar year. CLICK IMAGE AND ANSWER IN PIC FEED!!
Everyday heroes aren't often appreciated as much as they should be. The Raven Café and some of their patrons have donated some free beverages to celebrate these folks. This week's Everyday Hero that we're celebrating are DADS, so please tag one that you know deserving of some fanfare and a tasty beverage, then on the following Monday we'll randomly select a winner! !!Please when tagging people for entries, comment each person in a separate comment rather than one comment with multiple people. We use a random number generator based on the number of comments to determine our winners!! *Drink must be non-alcoholic and not to exceed $5 with tax. Gratuity not included.
Congratulations to Patrick Probyn, this weeks winner of our Everyday Heroes giveaway! You have a $5 gift certificate waiting with your name on it here at the Raven, just drop on by whenever you get the chance and tell the cashier your name and that you are an everyday hero winner! We appreciate all that you do and we hope you enjoy our gift to you!
It's been estimated that their are over 10,000 books in our library including dystopian literature. Can you name the novels associated with these images?
Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4-6pm, will be featuring $2 draughts of Founders Palm Reader!! https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/palm-reader/
TRIVIA: If the names of the casualties of the CIVIL WAR were put on a wall (like the Vietnam War), how many miles would it stretch? . . . . . . ANSWER: 10 miles - https://www.civilwar.org/learn/articles/civil-war-casualties On that somber note, Sunday Night Trivia, EVERY SUNDAY @ 6:00 p.m. Free to play & prizes to win!!!
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