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Yet Another Stop at the Java Shop

Posted on September 9, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I got a late start this morning but stopped for an early lunch at the Java Shop. I had thought to make it a late morning snack and get an Everything Bagel with cream cheese but decided to go lighter with a Caesar Wrap Sandwich with grilled chicken. To drink I had an iced Dalgona with almond milk, which the lady at the counter told me was lighter than whole milk. Then she told me the sandwich came with either chips or a cookie, and light when out the window. I chose an almond and white chocolate chip cookie. She put it in a paper bag, so I could save it for later, which I did.

A favorite stop.

While I waited for my drink and food, I worked on a letter to a friend and looked at a screen on the wall that showed ads from local businesses. Of course Mohawk Valley Girl loves to support local businesses. I made plans to stop at a couple more between my lunch and my physical therapy appointment that afternoon.

The sandwich was delicious! I ate both halves. Normally I like to eat half and take half with me, but since I was on foot and planned additional stops, I thought it would travel better in my stomach than in a to-go container.

I show the flower box outside again, just for the sake of having another picture.

I greatly enjoyed my lunch, and the little frisson of virtue that comes with patronizing a local business. Also, I did eat the cookie later in the day. It was yummy.

The Java Shop is located at 404 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY.

Not Exactly Guns n Roses

Posted on September 3, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I thought I would do a Waste Not Want Not Wednesday post so looked in my phone for a few pictures I have not used yet. I picked three.

I got this one while the gettin’ was good!

This was one of the pictures I took to go with the story I wrote for the Daily Sentinel about the Ilion Village Board meeting on Monday. The chair of the Ilion Marina Committee said this sign would not last the winter so they would like to relocate it to the Ilion Fish and Game Club, who will undertake to restore it and display it there. Remington, unfortunately, is no longer in existence.

Nice!

Here is a picture from Herkimer, taken on a walk I took last Friday. There were several flower boxes in front of The Java Shop, which I have also written blog posts about. I do like to see flowers planted around town.

More pretty flowers!

Speaking of flowers, here is an attractive indoor display from my sister Diane’s house, taken when I visited her last week. She cut some blooms from her hydrangea bush then some of her oregano which had gone to flower and combined the two. I did not know oregano had purple flowers, but then I have not had an herb garden in some years and cannot recall if I grew oregano when I did have one.

I do like to take pictures just because something catches my eye, so I have something for my Waste Not Want Not Wednesdays. As always, I thank you for tuning in.

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Another Stop at the Java Shop

Posted on August 5, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I treated myself to a late but excellent breakfast at the Java Shop in Herkimer, NY. At least, it was late for me. I had been up since 5:30 (not an unusual time of rising for me), finished my article about the Herkimer Town Board meeting for the Daily Sentinel, and driven out to East Herkimer to take an appropriate picture. This brought me to almost 9 a.m. I decided to treat myself, put a little money into the local economy, and give myself something to blog about later. This is how I multi-task.

I did not take this picture till I left.

I ordered the Drink of the Week, which was Raspberry Cheesecake. I opted to have it as an iced coffee and, alas, forget what the other options were. Fine reporter I am! I had had two cups of regular coffee earlier, as I worked on my article but hoped the ice and extras would fool my stomach into thinking I had not had that much coffee after all. Dylan, the young man getting my drink, opined that you cannot have too much coffee. My brain and my soul agree, my stomach not so much. I also got an Everything Bagel with cream cheese.

As I sat I worked on a letter to a friend, trying to remember if it was The Java Shop or Shoppe. I always set the scene when I write a letter. I checked the sign as I left, also taking the picture, which I have neglected to do the last few times I have been at the Java Shop. My previous picture had some glare on it. I also noticed some outside seating. Nice!

A place to sit another day.

The Java Shop is located at 402 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY. They are open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p. m.

I Get Adventurous with my Coffee

Posted on February 27, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

A lot of my Mohawk Valley Adventures involve food. Well, I like to eat; I may have mentioned that my weight-loss goals are more like daydreams. Never mind that. It is also important to me to be sociable. I meet a group of my Elks friends every Thursday for breakfast at various area restaurants and diners. This morning we went to the Java Shop in Herkimer.

At least you can read “Java.”

Oh dear, I knew I should have tried for a better picture. In my defense, it was snowing this morning. I have been to the Java Shop several times and am a great fan of their breakfast sandwiches. I usually get regular coffee but decided to mix it up this morning with something cold and fancy. I got a Delgano, which is whipped coffee with milk on the bottom. SO silly of me not to get a picture of it! I guess it is an excuse to return to the Java Shop soon. I also got a breakfast sandwich with ham, egg and cheese on a roll.

Full breakfasts are also available. One friend got an omelet while another got eggs and toast. The home fries looked delicious. I noticed the shop does a booming take-out business, especially for the coffees. There are a lot of options available, for coffee and for food. I greatly enjoyed my breakfast. I only hope to remember to take more pictures the next time I am there.

The Java Shop by Cucino Berto is located at 402 Mohawk St., Herkimer NY, phone number 315-717-7724.

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I Hop to the Java Shop

Posted on March 12, 2025 by mohawkvalleygirl

I went to the Java Shop a few times when it was on Main Street in Herkimer, NY and liked it but had not yet visited their new digs on Mohawk Street. I finally corrected the omission yesterday.

Not the best picture, but you get the idea.

I confess one reason I had not visited yet is that there is only street parking, and I am not good at finding a parking space. Of course this was the case on Main Street too, but I find parking easier on Main Street than Mohawk. I guess that’s just me. Also, the Main Street location was easier walking distance from my house. I can still walk to Mohawk Street, but it is farther and I have to cross Route 5. I know, the trials and tribulations of being me. Some of you are probably playing miniature violins or whistling, “It’s a Hard Knock Life” (you know who you are).

No gumballs in the gumball machine, but I like it.

I ordered an egg sandwich on an English muffin and after some debate decided on regular coffee. I was going to get fancy and try a latte but decided against it at the last minute.

Plenty of seating.

I sat at a table and started a letter to a friend while I waited for my sandwich. There is a section with couches, which would be nice to sit at if I was only having coffee. I wanted to take a picture, but with the sun shining in through the windows, I was afraid it would not come out.

I enjoyed my breakfast very much. The coffee was delicious, but I must return one day to try one of them there lattes.

The Java Shop by Cucina Berto is located at 402 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY, phone number 315-717-7724. You can find them on Facebook.

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