VB Chocolate Bar: The Hidden Gem of Cottleville, Missouri

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and mouthwatering danishes baked daily, paired with the wood grained table tops and low lit environment that is VB Chocolate Bar, make for the perfect escape for both friendly conversations and business meetings alike. 

The Perk: An Event for the Ages at MBU

The Perk event celebrated its 20th year recently in Muncy Gym, growing from a small gathering in 1996 to a full concert coffeehouse music event that entertained hundreds of MBU students. This year’s event, carrying the name “The Perk 20,” featured local artist Kenny DeShields.

The Perk the Event: 20 Years of Coffee and Music

MBU staff, students and alumni prepare for the 20th annual The Perk event on Friday, Oct. 21, in Muncy Gym. This year’s event will celebrate the last 20 years with music, food and coffee.

Coffee Shop Christianity

In a world of Instagram posts filled with latte art and leather-bound Bibles, where do Christians take down the filter to see things for how they truly are? Photo courtesy of Pixabay

19th Annual thePerk Event Entertained Students and Alumni

Hoping to revamp the event, Aaron Chastain added new elements this year, including couches to be raffled off, a new stage set up for performing acts, and also included traditional favorites like hot coffee and snacks. 

Rise and Shine and Head to The Grove

Rise Coffeehouse is celebrating every little part of St. Louis by advocating for locally grown ingredients and being intentional about where they buy their coffee.

Coffee or Tea, What’ll It Be?

Some say caffeine is bad for you, but as a college kid plunging full speed into finals, I keep caffeine very close. So which one, coffee or tea, will offer the best mix of health and happiness?

Transformation of The Perk: After Dark

From humble beginnings in 1996, one beloved Missouri Baptist University tradition encompasses 18 years, thousands of students and a life supply of coffee.