Praveen Coffee Works

The smell of coffee is everywhere at 1755 Kumarswamy Layout. That is where we run Praveen Coffee Works. We spend a lot of time dealing with the beans and the grinders. The machines are old and they make a lot of noise. Sometimes the dust from the grinding gets on everything, so we are always dusting the shelves. It’s a small space, so it gets cramped when there are more than three people inside. We don't have a fancy lounge area. It’s more of a place where you get what you need and go. I’ve been working here for years and my hands always smell like roasted beans. The neighborhood is quiet mostly, except for when the school nearby lets out. Then it gets a bit hectic for an hour. We try to keep things organized, but the bags of beans take up a lot of room. Sometimes the delivery truck can't find the exact spot because the numbering on this street is a bit confusing. We just point them toward 1755. It’s a straightforward life. We aren't trying to change the world. We just make sure the coffee is ready every morning. The floor is concrete and it’s starting to crack a little. Maybe we’ll fix it next year. For now, it’s just the way it is. We keep the door open for fresh air. It’s just me and the beans most days, and that is enough for us to keep going.