Why is Bob’s Java Jive, Tacoma’s iconic coffee-pot bar, painted all white?

Built in 1927, the owner of the cement-covered, wood-frame haunt on South Tacoma Way has slowly but surely been restoring the ...
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Beloved Atlanta coffee shop closing its doors after serving community for 30 years

ATLANTA — After more than three decades of serving up brews, Java Jive — the beloved coffee shop on Ponce de Leon Avenue — announced it will be closing its doors. The coffee shop has been a staple on ...
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Bob’s Java Jive is a living piece of Tacoma history. Look inside this coffeepot-shaped bar

The patron called Snake gestures toward the blue-felt pool table in the coffeepot-shaped bar in Tacoma. “I call it the ‘pool ghost.’ Not everyone has seen it,” Snake told The News Tribune on a Monday ...
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Iconic Tacoma building looking a little pale, here's what's happening

Bob's Java Jive is being revitalized but keeping its grungy charm. The restoration includes a new roof, themed patio, and exterior enhancements. The famous coffee pot is now white, awaiting a fresh ...