Young man showed up to the same café bar every day for 2.5 months — the one day he was late, the barista asked why and his confession stunned her
It only takes a little courage to chase what you truly want. A young man often visited a cafe where Threads user Niki's (@niki_d_kartali) niece worked. However, nobody knew why he was consistently showing up at the cafe just to order a coffee and read, until one day he arrived late and the barista asked why. His reply made her blush. According to Newsweek, the heartwarming story was shared on Sunday, February 22, 2026, on Threads, where the user revealed her astonishment over his reason for never missing a day at the cafe.
Threads user Niki's niece worked at a cafe bar, and while several customers came and went, it was one young man who stood apart. Nobody knew why exactly he was showing up every day at the same time, only to order a cup of coffee and read. One day during her shift, she noticed that he had not arrived at his usual time. After he arrived late, she asked him why. Her question broke the ice, and he confessed that for the last 2.5 months, he had been consistently showing up for her. "Just to build up the courage to speak to her!" revealed the post.
While it sounded like stalker behavior to some users, many praised the man for never making her feel uncomfortable. It was clear he liked her; the barista, too, may have developed a crush on him, since his late arrival for a day piqued her curiosity. Following the post, which gained more than 89,000 views online, many users reacted to the adorable story.
@cmere63 remarked, "That's a man. Creepy would be if he bought a coffee and stared at her, the fact that he reads is just wanting to casually observe and hope an opportunity unfolds." @loyno2002 noted, "It didn't sound like he bothered her or the other staff, just ordered and read while trying to get the courage to talk to someone he liked. I think it's cute whether it goes anywhere or not." @christinedoly expressed, "That's so sweet. Assuming she has a bit of a crush, not just because she told you but because she noticed--and commented--on his lateness."
Genuine intentions without being creepy are always welcome. Take Michigan-based nurse Maddie, for instance. As the young woman was filming herself outside a coffee shop, doing an outfit check, she was suddenly approached by a man in a car behind her. He looked at her and said, "I don't mean no disrespect, but you look marvelous." While she turned around to say thank you, he quietly drove away. Many users under Maddie's post appreciated the man for not making her feel uncomfortable or objectified. In Niki's story as well, the young man only spoke to her when the barista initiated the conversation.
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