They kicked a great comedian off the stage. I will never go again neither will my friends

Absolutely definitely come here! It's a non-profit and ran by mostly volunteers. The prices for each coffee are not really prices, they're how much they cost but if you can't afford it, you can pay what you can for your coffee. If you think the coffee is worth more, you can overpay. Just that alone is so cool, the staff here have an honest interest in the art of making coffee and are eager to learn which is pretty awesome. There is definitely more quality in the coffee here, plus they experiment with stuff to make it more unique which I appreciate a lot. I am going to make it a point to come here more often and spread the word about this place. read more

Second Wind - a group of people sitting in a waiting room - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Second Wind is more than a coffee shop- it's a safe, cozy place to stop by and get something done or chat with a friend. It's one of the things that got me through college. I have a real soft spot for this place, and the coffee is pretty good too! read more

The macchiato and dirty chai latte were so good! Super friendly and helpful people and delicious coffee, they give to charity as well. Super chill place to hang out and not very loud. read more

Second Wind - Dirty chai latte! So good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Love this place and the concept. Came here the first time during the campus tour. Now every visit we stop in.

Pay What You Can sounds much better than Pay What You Want. Second Wind is a very nice little place tucked away in Norman that makes me wish I lived closer. It's quiet, which is pretty necessary if you want to be a place where students come to study. It's affordable, see "Pay What You Can" which is also pretty necessary if you want to serve students. The Dante's Inferno is to die for. The cayenne creates a very subtle heat with every drink and it mixes with the other flavors so fantastically. It's easily the kind of drink you'd find in a Starbucks, but without the weird pretentiousness of Starbucks. They also lead a ministry, and honestly you probably wouldn't know if someone didn't tell you. read more

What a cool concept for a coffee shop. I think this place would be the only reason I'd go to Norman. I don't know how busy it usually is since it's marketed to the college kids in the town, but it's a lovely space either way. Second Wind is run by a... youth... ministry of sorts? Sorry if that's off. I'm not great with details sometimes. So the drinks are based on donations when it comes to paying. They have suggested prices on their written menu. Being as I'm a totally well to-do adult (hahahaha), I just go with those prices. But you can pay less (or more!) according to your financial ability, which is great for struggling college kids, or any of us going through a struggle. The workers are volunteers, so there's a lot of 'em. I've only been here once for the Caffeine Crawl, but the Flower Power I purchased was great. It was like a jasmine tip and lavender tea of sorts? I can only guess that the level of service and well made coffee you get depends on who's in that day since there are so many volunteers. Maybe it's a roll of the dice. If I lived in Norman, I'd probably be here a lot. read more

The cappuccino was great! They have plenty of space for studying, playing games or just hanging out! read more

Second Wind - Delicious cappuccino! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

I've been going here for years, and the coffee and atmosphere is wonderful. This shop is run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about coffee and the Norman community. They are a donation based non-profit that supports a local charity every year. Check them out. read more

It's hidden, quite and takes donations for every cup of coffee. I come here mainly to study but overall, the service is great and the coffee is delightful :) Check out their website for a list of their full menu. Absolutely the best coffee shop in Norman. read more

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Very disappointed that they kicked a great stand up comedian off the stage. I was enjoying it and the management seemed like ass holes. DONT GO HERE read more

Good coffee! You pay on a donation basis and there are recommended prices so I usually pay the recommended price! Good options! Check it out for sure. read more

I like the pumpkin flavor coffee and the atmosphere there. I had a good afternoon time with my friends!

This place doesn't even deserve one star, they deserve -5 stars. They are disrespectful to their FREE entertainment, it's disgusting. I went to see a comedy show on a Friday night, in a college town, the place was full of college aged patrons, yet they kicked the comedian off of the stage for being "inappropriate" yet everyone was cracking up- it was repulsive. Don't go here if you want to have a fun, easy going night- they will ruin it! read more

My only complaint about second wind is that it fills up quickly and they don't serve food (though I realise that the vision is a coffee house, not a cafe necessarily.) that said, this is a great study spot near campus with good music and it's just a welcoming environment. No one seems to judge anyone else there and you see all types coming in to get out of the heat. I really appreciate the pay it forward system they've got, where you can use a 'voucher' for a free drink. As a college student I'm broke every now and again, and it's good to know there is somewhere I can go. Even then the prices (suggested donations) are less than basically anywhere else, especially in OKC. I also love that they are open late. I sometimes live here during finals week. read more

This is an often overlooked hidden gem on campus corner in Norman. This coffee shop is run entirely by volunteers and accepts donations for their delicious coffee drinks. All the funds goes right back to the community. I promise you, they train their baristas amazingly well and they will produce some great coffee for you. The shop is quaint and small, with limited seating and a huge front window to people watch through. They often host events for student groups, such as open mic nights. It never fails to be packed to the max on those nights! read more

I'm only rating this as a 1 because they don't have decaf coffee. What coffee house doesn't have any decaf? Yes, I realize it's in a college town where everyone is up all night but still, they should offer some decaf for people who can't tolerate caffeine. read more

The coffee is okay and I like the ambiance but it is open less and less convenient if you're not coming from campus than Gray Owl.

The coffee isn't great but it's donation based so you decide what you pay. They're redeeming factor is all of the seating and outlets they have. read more

I love this place! The coffee and service are great. The seating options are the best with lots of couches and tables....they also hold events. On Tuesday night there is a college Bible Study. On some Thursday's there is a poetry slam which is a lot of fun. read more

I brought 10 of my friends to this place where I preformed standup comedy. Instead of being treated fairly, especially because I brought in about half the people who were at the shop that night, my comedy was unfairly criticized my the management which I found extremely sexist and disrespectful read more

I've been here twice and it has not disappointed. The coffee is good, but most importantly the atmosphere is so comforting and nice. Perfect for studying, hanging out, literally anything. 10/10 would recommend. read more