A staple of downtown Moscow, One World Café offers a glimpse into the many faces of the city. Located on the corner of Sixth and Main streets. One World is a convenient location for college students and the community alike.
Open from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, One World is a space where the community can take a break at any time of day.
Whether it is a jolt to start your morning, a midday refresh or an early evening boost to help finish a paper due at midnight, One World coffee is available. And for those that aren’t big on coffee, they also offer a broad selection of teas, Italian sodas and smoothies.
Students said that a place to hang out and do homework were the big reasons they go to One World.
“It’s a convenient location and good coffee,” Rachel Johnson, a University of Idaho student, said.
Another great feature of One World is their separated workrooms. These rooms offer a place for a large group of people to study, work or just hang out. Ambiance, coffee, a large table and a quiet place to talk off-campus were some reasons Katie Kinson and Jaeda Schnuerle chose One World as their spot to work on a project.
One of the largest parts of One World’s identity is community.
Sara Pritchett started as a One World barista in 2007 and has been a partial owner since 2014. One of her goals with One World is to offer a space that welcomes everyone and celebrates Moscow’s diversity. Pritchett aims to offer a welcoming space because she loves the people here and understands their importance.
“One World wouldn’t exist without our wonderful community,” she said.
Callie Galford has worked at the café for almost a year. The community is her favorite part of the job.
“It brings people together. It’s the perfect interaction because I give people caffeine and they are always happy,” she said.
With a LGBTQ+ flag flying outside the building and a Black Lives Matter sign in the window, One World makes it known that they are a place that fosters acceptance.
Jacob Riddle has lived in Moscow since the summer of 2020. Moving in the middle of the pandemic was difficult, but he found solace in One World.
“It felt safe. Everyone was taking things seriously and everyone was welcome,” he said.
The relaxed environment and acceptance towards everyone are the important things that makes One World Café Riddle’s go to.
Although it’s a 15 minute drive to Moscow, our Pullman neighbors also enjoy One World. The friendly atmosphere and mix of students and community members are what draws Bruce Wright, who has lived in Pullman for 30 years, to the café.
“I’ve loved One World forever. It’s kind of like a Moscow institution,” he said.
Rachel Goodman is a UI alum that spoke very highly of One World’s atmosphere.
“This is the best place because of the vibes,” she said.
The vibes also extend outside the building with outdoor seating.
“The best outdoor seating. It’s also easy to get work done and a great place to people watch,” Dan Du said.
In the handful of hours spent in One World, one can see the many generations of Moscow. Groups of older members of the community talked about life over a cup of coffee. A multitude of UI students studied and worked on homework. Parents came in with their young kids. Moscow is a community full of diverse types of people, and most of them could be seen at One World.
Coffee, convenience and a place to study are just a few reasons that One World was named the best coffee shop in Moscow. Past, present and future Vandals are frequent visitors. The atmosphere, convenience and good coffee allows everyone to enjoy One World for what it is: a place that shows each piece of Moscow.
James Taurman-Aldrich can be reached at [email protected]