Who Are We and What is “Irie” Anyway?

“Irie” (pronounced ‘eye-ree) is a Jamaican word meaning “the ultimate positive” or “the state of feeling great.” Similar to the phrase “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King, irie is about being happy. It also means great quality. The word “irie” is a commonly used word in the Rastafari dialect. For Rastafarians, “I” is the most powerful and significant letter. An “I” makes any word more spiritual and sacred – and “irie” is a perfect example as the ultimate positive.

So what does all that mean for the Irie Bean Coffee Bar? It means we want our customers to find their own state of “irie” when they’re in our shop. We want everyone to be at their happiest and we'll offer everything we can to make it so – from great food and drinks to free wireless internet access. Most of all, we offer a friendly and helpful staff who are happy to serve you. So bring your friends to hang out on our charming back patio or curl up on our cozy leather couches with the daily crossword and see what irie is all about. Please join our email list to hear about all our fun events – there’s something for everyone.

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