Since the beginning of the Pandemic, Flo has been frequenting The Optimist Coffee to keep her spirits up. Adjacent to the historic Oakwood Cemetery, The Optimist Coffee embodies a cheerful, ironic aesthetic featuring skeletons, deep green velvet cushions and elegant floral illustrations on the windows. Its cozy and light hearted vibe welcomes you in, to spend time and relax. So how did this fabulous coffee shop come to be? In this conversation Flo sits down with owners Andrew and Robyn Ward to find out. The origin story knocked Flo's socks off and revealed... The Optimist! We discuss what attracted Andrew and his wife to Raleigh from Denver, CO in the first place and why they feel like Raleigh is the home they've been searching for. We hope you enjoy!