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Mi Piace, RIP

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Rock reminded us that Mi Piace, the little coffeestand that has been serving lattes to humans and biscuits to dogs from the parking lot of QFC for over 20 years, closed up shop for good this past Sunday. The owner, Teresa Dean, will be headed inside to the remodeled QFC’s coffee shop when it opens. The Mi Piace building, including espresso machine and grinder, is for sale for $2,000. Fond memories included.

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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  1. Janey August 11, 2009

    Awwww — I thought I’d seen somewhere that QFC had done the right thing and opted to have Mi Piace as its coffee maker, but no — she’ll be working for Starbucks. Her sister (?) and other employee will be going to a new coffee stand at Not A Number. Mi Piace has such a long history in this neighborhood, it’s really sad to see them go. Theresa’s sister was the original owner, and was killed in an automobile accident many years ago; her partner was critically injured, and permanently disabled, I believe. Mi Piace has always been sort of a memorial to the sister.

    Don’t suppose dogs will be able to go upstairs for biscuits at the new place?

  2. T August 12, 2009

    Ya, I was also disappointed when I learned Starbucks would be in the remodeled QFC and not Mi Piace.

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