K Bharat

You can find us over at number 7 on the Santacruz West Main Road. It’s a busy stretch of road, so there is always the sound of horns and people walking by outside our door. The shop isn't very big, but we make the most of the space we have. We’ve got shelves lining the walls and a counter that’s seen better days, but it does the job. Living and working in Santacruz means you get used to the fast pace and the humidity. We usually keep the front door open to catch a breeze, though that lets in all the street noise too. It’s a simple business, nothing too complicated. We mostly focus on the daily tasks and making sure the customers find what they are looking for. We don’t go in for big advertisements or flashy signs. Most of our regulars are people from the nearby apartments who have been coming to us for years. We know their names and what they usually need. The floor is a bit uneven in spots, and the paint is peeling a little near the ceiling, but it feels like home to us. We show up early, sweep the front, and get ready for the day. It’s just how things go here on the Main Road. We aren't trying to be anything we aren't; we are just a local shop in the heart of the neighborhood. The afternoon sun hits the front window pretty hard, so we usually pull the shade down a bit then.