Your meeting with that friend may just be the beginning of a bond.
I've had friendships that stemmed in ways as tgat. We spend a long time just talking on the phone, and when we eventually meet, we click instantly. And somehow, we're able to stay and maintain the new bond.
I like thar you've not made conclusions on taking Awake Cafe as your number one coffee shop. Allow yourself to enjoy the place a little longer and see if it gets the thrill for longer
Even if I take my time away from friends and decide to focus on work, whenever I do get the chance to meet them again, the bond is still just as strong. I am blessed with some good friends, that's for sure.
Slow and steady is the way.