Free Pet, Kid Photos With Santa Coming To Lakewood Coffee Shop

LAKEWOOD, OH — Parents — of both human and fur babies — will be able to get free pictures with Santa Claus at one of Lakewood's newest coffee shops. Addicted, which opened in early September on Madison Avenue, is doing three photo sessions, on Dec. 9, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17.

The first two session, on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, are for kids-only, Addicted's co-founder Vince Brunori told Patch. The session on Dec. 17 will be for both children and pets.

"We'll be taking pictures and can email them out. People can also bring their own cameras if they want," Brunori said. "If this works out, next year we may hire a professional photographer."

On Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, photos will be taken from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Dec. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., kids can take pictures with Santa. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on that same day, pets can take photos with Jolly Saint Nick.

"Pets can definitely come into the shop. We're dog friendly. We're happy to give out some dog friendly ice cream," Brunori said.

Brunori said he is also exploring setting up a sponsorship tree to benefit Lakewood's needy families. The idea would be for customers to take an ornament and make a donation based on the request on the ornament.

Brunori also wants to set up a photo session specifically for families that might be in need this holiday season. He said he plans to explore collaborating with some other Lakewood businesses and groups.

Addicted is located at 13743 Madison Ave. To learn more about the store's origins, click here.

Photo from Rick Uldricks, Patch