Johnson Ferry Baptist Church opens Provision Cafe to the public

Provision Cafe opens Johnson Ferry Baptist Church — *Johnson Ferry Baptist Church senior pastor Rev. Clay Smith does the honors at the formal opening of Provision Cafe.*

The dreary weather was ideal for what Provision Cafe was serving up to celebrate its ribbon-cutting on Tuesday.

Samplings of grilled cheese, tomato soup, hummus and warm pita bread and charcuterie items made their way around the new coffee shop and eatery at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

It’s an expanded version of a cafe that opened up two years ago, primarily for church members. The Cobb Chamber of Commerce also was on hand for the official ribbon-cutting, with Rev. Clay Smith, Johnson Ferry Baptist’s senior pastor, doing the honors.

With a full breakfast and lunch menu six days a week—as well as Sunday mornings—Provision Cafe is aimed at inviting the larger East Cobb community to enjoy coffee, food and informal gatherings with friends and family.

“We want to get outside our building,” Shane Bruce, the church’s executive director for operations. “Being a positive influence on this community is important.

“We want to help people find truth and belonging over a cup of coffee. But coffee is a lot more than a beverage. It’s something to have a conversation over.”

The cafe is located near the existing bookstore and includes booths, tall tables, and working pods with access to plugs to suit remote working needs. There is also a walking track on the second floor.

Breakfast items include egg bites and biscuits, oatmeal and waffles. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring panini sandwiches, chicken caprese, wraps, salads and kids’ items.

Bruce said the cafe has had a soft opening with members as the menu was tweaked and full operations ramped up.

After that, a variety of bakery and pastry items are available, along with coffee from Atlanta-based East Pole Coffee Co.

Other beverages include lattes, espresso, teas, smoothies and hot chocolate.

Hours at Provision Cafe are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church is located at 955 Johnson Ferry Baptist Church; Provision Cafe is located just inside the South Entrance, with access along Woodlawn Drive.

Provision Cafe opens Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

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