the soulless nature of this is so detrimental to society. 

corporate greed strips away the joy out of walking into a local coffee shop.

local bakery. local burger place.

people seek warmth and community. 

that’s why we fucking travel to japan or beirut for authenticity. many smaller U.S. cities have it as well.

this was my subway stop for 10 years. for what it's worth, there are plenty of local coffee shops, bakeries and bars in this area that are  loved. I think the reason these rows of chains form has more to do with the loud above ground subway + high density of foot traffic. local cafes aren't pleasant under them

Supporting local businesses fosters genuine connections and enriches communities. Let's champion authenticity and keep the soul of our neighborhoods alive.