Savory Perks Coffee Shop by Kristen Jandusay

1: The carved sign of Savory Perks was created by the contractor that did the remodeling of the original building.

2: Back patio signage reflects the casual, low-key vibe of Savory Perks, the local coffee shop in Weslaco.

3: Owner and manager, Marco Munoz keeps himself busy behind the front counter during the slow hours of the day.

4: Allyson Le Bleu and Elsie & Paul Weber chat about the stress on both students and teachers that finals week bring on.

5: Nitha Halder takes a photography class inside Savory Perks, a popular photography location due to the unique natural light.

6: Kevin Walkowiak signs a receipt as he prepares to hold a casual Bible study that's free to the public, held every Thursday night.

7: In addition to skilled artists, anyone can create their own masterpiece on the various chalkboards located within the shop. Paul Weber renders a Mickey Mouse overhead.

8: The guitar and bass musicians of Atlantis, a jazz band from San Antonio, play for a home crowd. They were only in town for the weekend and performed a small show for family, friends, and the local crowd.

9: The band Atlantis, made of two sets of twins, performs on the small stage at Savory Perks. The stage also gives way to other musicians as well as poetry readings every week.

10: Visiting jazz musicians from the band Atlantis enjoy a brew as they perform for a home crowd. Two of the four musicians are from Weslaco, though the bad is based in San Antonio, TX.

11: Original wooden flooring is juxtaposed by the walls that display new art, where a variety of art media is showcased.

12: Decorations around the back patio tap into the feeling of community and love. The addition of the back patio has doubled the sitting area of the coffee shop.

13: Christmas lights are used to set the ambiance outside the coffee shop and around the new back patio. Eventually the back patio area will be expanded and completed as a wrap-around deck. Spring yields the grand leaves of the sycamore tress green.