Our Baristi
"Get to Know Your Barista!
KarisaKarisa was born in Allentown and she lives with her parents, Audrey & Keith Graver. She loves pets and has a chocolate lab named Broson. When asked about children, Karisa replied "no way!".
She started working at the Java Joint in January and she has a hard time choosing what her favorite Java Joint specialty drink is, and she says "probably regular coffee though".
HOBBIES!
In her spare time, Karisa loves spending money, snow boarding, spending time with her boyfriend and friends, animals, reading, and doing anything outdoors.
FUN FACTS!
Karisa is an Aries and her favorite vacation spot is Canada. An interesting fact about Karisa is that she had a pet ferret.
She started working at the Java Joint in January and she has a hard time choosing what her favorite Java Joint specialty drink is, and she says "probably regular coffee though".
HOBBIES!
In her spare time, Karisa loves spending money, snow boarding, spending time with her boyfriend and friends, animals, reading, and doing anything outdoors.
FUN FACTS!
Karisa is an Aries and her favorite vacation spot is Canada. An interesting fact about Karisa is that she had a pet ferret.
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PhilPhil was born up in "the puffy clouds and delivered by a stork". His father is Simon Cowell and his mother is Paula Abdul. He has three children, Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus (quite an age difference there) and Barney (yes, the purple dinosaur). His pets are a moose named Sarah Palin and a pug named Barbara Walters.
He has worked at the Java Joint since birth and his favorite Java Joint specialty is Pumpkin Spice latte with an extra shot... of vodka maybe??? (and you are wondering why he is always smiling!).
HOBBIES!
Phil enjoys life, love, easy-listening music, romantic novels (probably Harlequin Romance), poetry and baseball.
FUN FACTS!
Phil is his own Zodiac sign and his favorite vacation is "everyday is a vacation". Phil has far too many interesting facts about himself to list just one. But, if you haven't met Phil, he's definitely a real character! We're guessing from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", but hey... that's Phil and he'll always greet you with a smile and a cheery personality (it's the Thorazine!).
He has worked at the Java Joint since birth and his favorite Java Joint specialty is Pumpkin Spice latte with an extra shot... of vodka maybe??? (and you are wondering why he is always smiling!).
HOBBIES!
Phil enjoys life, love, easy-listening music, romantic novels (probably Harlequin Romance), poetry and baseball.
FUN FACTS!
Phil is his own Zodiac sign and his favorite vacation is "everyday is a vacation". Phil has far too many interesting facts about himself to list just one. But, if you haven't met Phil, he's definitely a real character! We're guessing from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", but hey... that's Phil and he'll always greet you with a smile and a cheery personality (it's the Thorazine!).
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Anna 
Anna was born in Russia and is married to Yohay and has 2 boys, Bar age 11 and Noam age 8.
She has worked at the Java Joint for one and a half years and her favorite Java Joint specialty is Anna's Nutter Butter.
HOBBIES!
Anna's hobbies are sports, reading and camping. Her favorite foods are steaks and salads.
FUN FACTS!
Anna is a Scorpio and her favorite vacation spot is Italy. Anna also can speak three languages!
She has worked at the Java Joint for one and a half years and her favorite Java Joint specialty is Anna's Nutter Butter.
HOBBIES!
Anna's hobbies are sports, reading and camping. Her favorite foods are steaks and salads.
FUN FACTS!
Anna is a Scorpio and her favorite vacation spot is Italy. Anna also can speak three languages!
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Paulette 
Paulette was born and raised in Allentown, PA, is married to Ronnie and has 2 children, Susan age 39 and Keith age 40. She has 5 grandchildren (Dustin-17, Rhianna-9, Jake-7, Ben-6 and Logan-6). She also has a beagle named "Holly".
She has worked at the Java Joint for almost 3 years and her favorite Java Joint specialty is the Americano.
HOBBIES!
Paulette's hobbies are spending time with her family, camping, reading, and Eagles football.
FUN FACTS!
Paulette is a Scorpio, loves to spend time in the mountains, and smoke cigars around the campfire while she's drinking lots of alcohol!
She has worked at the Java Joint for almost 3 years and her favorite Java Joint specialty is the Americano.
HOBBIES!
Paulette's hobbies are spending time with her family, camping, reading, and Eagles football.
FUN FACTS!
Paulette is a Scorpio, loves to spend time in the mountains, and smoke cigars around the campfire while she's drinking lots of alcohol!
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Meg 
Meg hails from Reading, PA, and has 2 sons, Will age 20 and Andrew age 16. She also has a dog named "Baby", 2 cats "Dudley" & "Pirate", "Torpedo" the Turtle, and a 220 gallon fish tank (for sale if you're interested!).
She has worked at the Java Joint for 2 years and her favorite Java Joint specialty is the Americano with almond flavoring and soy milk.
HOBBIES!
Meg's hobbies include reading, gardening, cooking organic food, volunteering, and attempting to learn how to knit.
FUN FACTS!
Meg is a Libra, loves Thai coffee, and her favorite vacation spots are the Florida Keys and Williamsburg, VA. She also loves her "Girls Night Out" with her high school friends in Reading.
Meg is also a clown. No, really... literally, a Clown!!!
____________________________________________________________________She has worked at the Java Joint for 2 years and her favorite Java Joint specialty is the Americano with almond flavoring and soy milk.
HOBBIES!
Meg's hobbies include reading, gardening, cooking organic food, volunteering, and attempting to learn how to knit.
FUN FACTS!
Meg is a Libra, loves Thai coffee, and her favorite vacation spots are the Florida Keys and Williamsburg, VA. She also loves her "Girls Night Out" with her high school friends in Reading.
Meg is also a clown. No, really... literally, a Clown!!!