Photo: Junction 3 Coffee House "Chef’s Choice" is a Castanet limited series highlighting the flavours and flair of South Okanagan eateries. Watch for it every Tuesday morning. When Sara Van der Hoeven opened Junction 3 Coffeehouse in Osoyoos four years ago, she did so with a dream of bringing people together through good coffee.

Fast forward to today and Junction 3 is a thriving, community-minded coffeehouse where locals and visitors alike come to enjoy great tasting coffees, smoothies and the best made-from scratch croissants you’ll ever taste. “I wanted a place where the community could feel welcome to get together,” said Sara. “It’s a really fun vibe here and has the best patio in Osoyoos to people watch.

” Sara just launched their late summer menu with refreshing favourites like the Matcha Coloda, the Electric Lemonade, Fruity Frappe, Banana Split Mocha and the popular salty caramel and roasted coconut Tan Cheeks latte which is delicious hot or cold. Now into busy tourist season, Sara thanks everyone for their continued love and support. “Your beautiful faces light up our little corner of paradise.

Here’s to more good times and great drinks.” Croissants are made daily by hand and then baked. The results are “incredible,” she said.

There is a Boston Cream, ham and Swiss, almond and turkey and Havarti. A must have and one of Junction 3’s most popular food items is their cinnamon buns which pair perfectly with a hot latte or other specialty coffee. S.