Lost Souls Cafe

Despite its name, Lost Souls Café is not a haven for outcasts and otherwise directionless folks. In fact, it is quite the opposite. On a typical day, a colorful crew of local artists, musicians and writers are stationed at the café’s collection of retro tables and vintage couches. The café also acts as a community center of sorts hosting an almost nightly line-up of stand-up comics, live bands and spoken-word poets. Housed in a cavernous, high-ceilinged space with mosaic floors in the swiftly gentrifying Old Bank District, Lost Souls has all the coffee shop requisites: Strong espresso, baked goodies and a steady soundtrack of jazz greats. Souls who get lost easily should beware, however, as the café is hidden at the end of an alleyway off Fourth Street (hint: look for the sidewalk sign.)