National Coffee Month: Cherry Bomb Brewing up local conversation

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A 50-year-old Airstream just off LSU's campus is home to Cherrybomb, a retro coffee spot that's been catching on with people around Baton Rouge.

"I noticed a gap in the market for locally roasted craft coffee, so I wanted to make craft coffee more accessible," Mclain said.

One small detail that sets the experience apart is a bell that rings every time a drink is handed out.

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A 50-year-old Airstream just off LSU's campus is home to Cherrybomb, a retro coffee spot that's been catching on with people around Baton Rouge. "I noticed a gap in the market for locally roasted craft coffee, so I wanted to make craft coffee more accessible," Mclain said. One small detail that sets the experience apart is a bell that rings every time a drink is handed out.

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"Cherrybomb, the reason we exist, the reason we show up every day and do what we do is to serve up excitement," he said.
"Every time we hand out a drink a little bell goes off." When it comes to what drives the business, Mclain is straightforward about it.
"I've only lived here not even a week, and I've already come here three different times," said Hampton McCollum.
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"It's all about the little things," Mclain said. McCollum also described what makes the place stand out. I think the Airstream gives off retro," McCollum said.

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