Cafe Martha: A Community For The Coffee Lovers

Bex, a barista, pouring a cortado

   A sweet coffee aroma dances under your nostrils, and you hear soft music accompanied by the soft giggles of baristas behind the bar. One of the baristas behind the bar with dark hair, green eyes, a brown turtle neck, and a sweet, friendly smile greets you, "Hello! How are you today?" She said with a sweetness in her voice. As you walk up to the counter, you study the cozy place, and a gentle natural light trickles across the cafe. It complements the rustic espresso bar and red brick wall. A pothos plant growing across the simplified menu on the white wall behind the bar adds to the warm, snug atmosphere. In the distance, a lady with pink hair and tattoos is dancing while pouring a drink, humming to a Billy Joel song in the background. 

an oatmilk cappuccino dusted with cinnamon

   Your eyes scan the menu, but it's the oatmilk cappuccino with a touch of cinnamon enjoyed by a nearby customer that catches your senses. A symphony of flavors enraptures your sense of smell, complemented by a lovely tulip milk pour. While sitting at the bar, you could see the friendly community behind the counter. Baristas laughing and giggling while making drinks and creating beautiful latte art. Every drink is made to perfection. Studying their actions, it seemed like magic the way they manipulated the milk to make such works of art.  

    These masterpieces are crafted with the help of a very retro-looking La Marzocco espresso machine. This espresso machine has been around for 11 years, and it is still supplying Bloomsburg coffee enjoyers to this day. "It has seen all phases of this business and still will for years to come," says the manager Cameron, brushing his dark curls out of his face while steaming some milk.

Cafe Martha's trusty espresso machine

     "Cafe Martha is building up its friendly community rapidly", Cameron said with a light chuckle. "Our sales before Cafe Martha would range from 300 to 500 dollars a day. Now we range from 700 to 1000 dollars in sales every day.", he adds with confidence. "A growing community of love, coffee, and friends", chimes a customer with a worn blue shirt and a baseball cap at the counter, picking up his drink before thanking the barista who prepared his drink and heading out the door. Whether you're starting your day off strong with a rich, flavorful double shot of espresso or settling down with a warm green tea and a book, Cafe Martha offers the perfect habitat for comfort and connection. 

Sydney, a barista, enjoying a pastry

   Cafe Martha is located on East Main Street, Bloomsburg, next to the Magic 5 Winery. A light stroll from campus is all it takes to get to the best cafe in Bloomsburg. Although the name Cafe Martha is new, the building has always had an impressive espresso bar. Although the Cafe Martha name is new, the soul of this cafe has been a part of Bloomsburg since 2014, originally known as Fog and Flame. The previous owners roast their own coffee beans from their house and still supply Cafe Martha with the high-end coffee beans to this day. Cafe Martha supplies the community of Bloomsburg with superior craft coffee, flavorful homemade syrups, tasty pastries, and lovely light brunch options for everyone to savor.

Mario Kart Tournament from Summer 2025

    "I've always loved the community here," Cameron says gleefully, "I've been a part of this team for years and will always love it.". Community has always been a big part of Cafe Martha. On the first Friday of every month, they deck out the shop with an assortment of vendors with all sorts of unique goods. From vintage to homemade items to books, they pretty much have it all. On a random Tuesday every month, they host an open mic night for young poets, authors, and singers to share their pieces with the townspeople of Bloomsburg. Occasionally, they also host Mario Kart tournaments where college students compete against each other to win a tasty drink on the house. "Mario Kart nights will always be my favorite," the other manager with pink and blue hair, Rachel, chimed in. 

    Although the community revolves around the customers primarily, the team here at the cafe has a strong family-like bond. They giggle, joke, and truly care for one another. Only a unified team can provide the best service in town. It is no surprise that they have such a relationship in a world that moves too fast, Cafe Martha reminds you to slow down, sip slowly, and savor both the coffee and the company. Cafe Martha is and will always remain a community for coffee lovers here in Bloomsburg.