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19 year-old Caleb Carlisle enjoys a cup of coffee before work at the new café in town, The Dizzy Hen on Main Street. He says they serve the best coffee in town. 


23 year-old Grace Safotu serves donuts and pastries at Nutcakes. She has worked there for a year and eight months and says her favorite part about working at the bakery is seeing people's reactions when they see their popular baked goods, such as their huge fritters and bacon maple bars.  


Philomath's main attraction, the Art Museum. Inside you can find art done by almost anyone who has attended the Philomath Elementary School. It is also a place where they put on events such as retirement parties and town meetings. 

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