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Discover Downstate Illinois – Southern Illinois Coffee Trail Featuring LongStory Coffee

Lucas & Marissa Farrell Episode 184

In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Lucas welcomes Discover Downstate Illinois and LongStory Coffee for a conversation all about the heart of Southern Illinois and the growing coffee culture that is connecting communities across the region.

We explore the Discover Downstate Illinois Coffee Trail, a curated path that takes you through locally owned coffee shops and roasters who are passionate about their craft. LongStory Coffee shares how they started, the values that guide their business, and what it means to be part of a movement that is helping people experience small towns in a new way.

Listeners will hear stories about the people behind the beans, the unique flavors you can expect to find along the trail, and how coffee has become a bridge for community, connection, and local pride. This episode is an invitation to slow down, try something new, and explore the charm of Downstate Illinois one cup at a time.

Plan your own trip and see the full Coffee Trail at downstateil.org.

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