Homemade goodies at new Twisp Café

It was too quiet and maybe a little lonely for Amy Snoddy as she sat in her cubicle after landing a job in her chosen career field of graphic design.

It didn’t take long for the Millwood woman – who had operated an espresso stand through her college years – to arrive at a surprising realization: She missed being a barista and the constant interaction with hundreds of people each day. She returned to serving coffee at a downtown Spokane shop, and within months the 29-year-old ventured on to create her own business blend.

Snoddy opened Twisp Café & Coffee House in Liberty Lake in November, offering a drive-up window, breakfast and deli lunch menus, freshly baked scones and cinnamon rolls, and most recently adding beer and wine selections.

“I would like everyone to know there is somewhere in Liberty Lake that has fresh, homemade food,” says Snoddy. “And nothing on our menu is over $8.”

Snoddy owned and operated Zoomeez Espresso along Trent Avenue for seven years before selling it about two years ago. Her new café and coffee house combines her visual expertise from her graphic design education with her business sense. She outfitted the empty shell location, designed a logo and came up with the business name – not realizing she shares the identity with a Washington town along the North Cascade route.

Her Twisp is tucked into a newer business center along Appleway Avenue next to a fitness center. Comments so far have been favorable and she recently hosted a Ladies Night wine event prompted by customer input. Nowadays, Snoddy finds herself content and understandably busy with a seven-day work week, and she currently is planning a Valentine’s Day brunch event.

Snoddy has five employees who help prepare the 15 types of sandwiches, two soups, and other deli and baked items daily.

Customers also will find work from local artists displayed along the cafe walls. Items are for sale and Snoddy hopes to find a variety of local artists to promote.