Adventure Awaits Coffee Shop in downtown Bakersfield, owned by veteran Hector Miranda, celebrated Veterans Day by offering free Cuban coffee to veterans. Miranda, who served 19 years, said the day is a “remembrance” for his fellow service members.
“Our veterans, even though they’re here, they’re still living sometimes their experiences that they experience overseas,” he said. The coffee shop, part of Miranda’s healing journey from PTSD, aims to be a safe space for sharing stories. Veterans enjoyed Cuban coffee recipes such as Cortadito, Cafe con leche, Cafecito, and Cuban Colada by showing proof of service.. The coffee shop is also selling a veterans hoodie featuring a Bible verse, Isaiah 6:8, as a reminder of their service.
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