When Miami University seniors Liz Snyder and Nicole Ayres opened Kofenya in September 2004, they had what they thought was a strong business plan: creation of a place that matches students' tendency to hang out with their need for caffeine. The word means "cafe" is Russian and is pronounced koh-fehn-yah. The shop's owners wanted to create an informal atmosphere where all patrons would feel welcome, including students, professors and local and out-of-town residents. Kofenya's menu includes hot and iced coffees and teas, specialty coffee-based drinks, fruit drinks and smoothies, wraps, breads, soups, and a variety of desserts.