The garage door is rolled up, and music from the 1930s and 1940s drifts out. Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Perry Como are regulars on the playlist at High Octane, the new retro-themed coffee shop in downtown Aberdeen.
The vibe at this repurposed gas station reflects the town itself and some of its businesses. The light fixtures came from A Light Source, the tables from Farm & Loft, other furnishings from Charlotte’s. The menu boards were created by The Bull Room, the nostalgic signs are from Burney True Value Hardware, the flowers are from Jack Hadden Floral, and the coffee is from Cactus Creek Coffee.
“It is insane the support we have gotten from the community,” said co-owner Tracey Harrison.
