Sozo Coffeehouse fun place to hangout and study

There are dozens of local restaurants and coffee and tea shops all around the city. Coffee shops in particular are scattered throughout different parts of Omaha. Sozo Coffeehouse is located in the Old Market and provides a nice setting and even better coffee.
To enter Sozo, one has to go to the basement of a building shared with other venues, and instantly the atmosphere feels relaxed. The place is warmly lit, which makes it look comfortable and chilled out. Upon entering, there are tiny tables and love seats for people to sit and drink their coffee and chat with friends or do homework. In the center of the room sits pool tables that are usually occupied by friends. The walls are old brick and give the place a rustic, old timey feeling. In the back of the room is where the counter is so customers can order their food and drinks. It’s a fairly tiny area, which is probably to keep comfort the main focus of the space. Off to the side, there is another room which can be used for rentals. Back there is a DJ station, a few couches, a stage and open space. It’s large enough to accommodate a big party but small enough to keep the intimate vibe that the whole space has.
Just like the venue, the menu is great. The options are written out on a chalk board behind the server, and there is a ton to choose from. As with almost all coffee shops substitutions for dairy items and other things can be made. The cold drinks are served in glass mason jars which is pretty unique. At a coffee shop, most would expect to drink out of a mug of some sort, but the mason jar works, it somehow fits in with the style of the place. The latte that is offered on the menu has a sweet flavor and a ton of foam on the top; it’s delicious. In addition to their menu they have fridges full of soda and juices. The only negative to their menu is the price. Some of the drinks that aren’t simply coffee or tea costs way more than what it probably should.
One of the best parts of Sozo is that it is open so late. They stay open every day until midnight, which is perfect for a college student who is pulling an all-nighter for a paper, or simply for someone who wants to be out but not in a party scene. The stage in the back of the venue often has live music, which is a nice addition to relaxing with coffee. Sozo opens at seven in the morning, which is perfect for people who go to work early, especially since there are so many business people in the Old Market.
Overall, Sozo is a very nice coffee house to relax and hangout in. The aesthetics are cozy and warm, there is live music, the drinks are good and the hours are flexible. Anyone that has the opportunity should stop by and experience Sozo Coffeehouse for themselves.