Best of Topeka 2018 magazine

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FOOD & DRINK

Cafe Barnabas has a wide variety of premium teas, including loose-leaf teas, kombucha on tap, nitro chai tea and bubble tea.

cafe, in West Ridge Mall at S.W. 18th and S.W. Wanamaker Road, employs about 230 students to assist with daily operations, whether it’s taking orders, washing blenders or handing out free samples. “We enjoy being really good as far as tea is concerned, but our

real heart is mentoring students,” Christiansen said. “We hire kids looking for experience, those looking for work skills for when they turn 16, or (to) expand out their resume or just gathering community hours for National Honor Society.” Cafe Barnabas has been

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