Cafe Intermezzo

About the Business

Specialties

In 1971, Brian Olson traveled to his homeland of Germany, where European coffeehouses served as thriving places for friends to gather and relax. He imagined that this "third place", outside of home and work, had potential for a home in America. So Café Intermezzo was born. We provide a space where people can enjoy life at a more measured pace and take an "intermezzo" (intermission) from the hectic demands of life. In a world where everything feels rushed, we invite you to slow down and savor. Enjoy a delicious beverage and pastry, connect with a loved one, or simply retreat to enjoy life's pleasures.

History

Established in 1979.

Café Intermezzo began as an idea in 1971, when Brian Olson traveled to his heritage homeland of Germany. Visiting a konditorei in Berlin (bakery-Café), and then many more throughout Germany and Austria, brought conviction that the Europäische Kaffeehaus (European coffeehouse), as a significant Place in the lives of its guests, had a potential for a home in America. As a respite in a person's day, a place to stop, to relax, to think...as an "intermission " between all of the activities and responsibilities, Olson believed that the Kaffeehaus would provide a distinct and wonderful refuge in the ever-expanding world of fast-food and environments designed to expedite takeout beverages and foods.