Coffee with some extra cream: Michelangelo's Coffee and Wine Bar

Michelangleo’s Coffee and Wine Bar is a quaint coffee and wine bistro located on Main street, providing delicious food, wine and coffee to the residents of Norman. Owned and operated by Michael and Paula Palermo. The shop gives everyone a place to study, chat with friends over coffee, and listen to the local music scene every Tuesday night. Although the shop does get rather loud with the music and the constant stream of people coming in, it is a unique place that Norman is lucky to have.

         Michelangelo’s is popular with college students for their coffee and chocolate, although the cost is a little higher than a student would like to pay. At $2.50 for a large plain coffee, the shop’s prices are comparable to Starbucks or Crimson and Whipped Cream. The décor and unique arrangement of furniture and knickknacks provides an interesting atmosphere to sip on coffee and study. Older Residents of Norman often stop by to have a glass of wine with friends and talk with the storeowners, who are well known throughout the community.

         Michael Palermo, the storeowner who opened the shop and still manages it, credits his father with his desire to become an entrepreneur and finally created the first Michelangelo’s in Denver Colorado. After meeting his wife and deciding to move to Norman, the Palermos opened the second Michaelangelo’s, and are here to stay. While Michelangelo’s has the feel of a unique coffee shop, many students are surprised when they find out that the original one is located in Colorado.

         Tayler Pierce, a frequent visitor of Michelangelo’s and coffee lover, says that Michelangelo’s is a huge help to her during school.

“I love Michelangelo’s because it gives me a good place to study outside of my house, and I can relax and drink good coffee while doing my homework. Everyone gets free wireless Internet if you buy something, and the baristas are friendly. The only thing is sometimes it takes a long time for them to make your order.”

Michelangleo’s is located in downtown Norman on Main Street, next to Bison Witches. For more information on Michelangelo’s, visit www.michelangeloscoffeeandwine.com.