Bizarre Coffee Wakes Up Canton With Good Mood Juice

Bizarre brand founder and owner Sabrina Kaylor knows a lot about coffee and just as much about getting her brand’s message out. She has trademarked the slogan on her coffee shop’s cups, “Good Mood Juice,” a promise of just how great a cup of java from Bizarre can be to start the day.

“We believe in embracing all humans for exactly who they truly are and celebrating all the unique things that make them, them. Because, without a world of weird, life would be really boring,” the company promises on its website.

“Our customers are amazing. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming. Since I was eighteen years old, I dreamed of owning a coffee shop, and I loved the culture.”

Bizarre Coffee has attracted a loyal and growing clientele since it opened in December 2020 in a small space in an historic storefront on East Marietta Street. The locally owned coffee company positions itself as a place made for the movers, shakers, and change-makers of the world. The mellow brick façade and brightly decorated interior are accented with artistic touches, including a mural of colorful swirls sure to brighten customers’ mornings. The smell of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the scent of delicious breakfast treats as customers of all ages line up at the counter to place their orders.

Smoothie bowls, such as the Nutter Butter Bowl made with banana, chia seeds, peanut butter, chocolate protein, granola, and almond milk topped with fresh banana, more granola, and a sprinkle of chia, will definitely start your day off right.

For those who want something just as delicious but a little bit more traditional, the Breakfast Sammie with your choice of an English muffin, croissant, or toast stacked with egg, bacon, and cheddar or gouda cheese is a top choice.

Or how about The Berry Best Smoothie, blended with mixed berries, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla protein? This is just one of many choices on the menu at Bizarre Coffee.

Try any of the coffee blends in the usual drinks or opt for something really special, such as the Birthday Bash, featuring espresso with milk and French vanilla, white chocolate, and almond syrup topped with rainbow sprinkles.

Lunch features a selection of salads and sandwiches such as Ham and Havarti Party with honey-roasted ham and Havarti cheese on your choice of plain, everything, or cheddar bagel topped with spicy mustard, mixed greens, and tomato.

“Naming things is my specialty. We have recipe testing days, and I love to add crazy toppings which add second-layer value for our customers,” Sabrina says.

To make sure each cup of coffee is as perfect as possible, Bizarre Coffee now roasts their own beans. When the shop first opened, a small batch roaster willing to work with Sabrina allowed her to make sure each batch of coffee tasted just the way she wanted by having Sabrina handle the roasting.

But when the shop took off, it outgrew the operation, and Sabrina and her husband, Michael Kaylor, rented space on nearby Marietta Street in another historic building, bought a roaster, and began roasting their own blends of coffee, such as Jammin’ Toast Medium Roast Blend, Tropics Dark Roast Blend, and Splendor Light Roast Blend.

Sabrina is excited about what the future holds for Bizarre. Next on the agenda are plans to open a coffee shop in Woodstock this fall. Meanwhile, she loves working with her staff to provide excellent customer service and providing a warm and welcoming environment for her customers. “We have lots of regular customers. Everyone is awesome and appreciative. I cannot express how much that means to us,” she says of being a part of downtown Canton.

This article was featured in the Historic Canton magazine. Read more.