By Hannah Sutherland, Contributing Writer

Velcrokid, a Japanese-style vending café serving up quirky snacks and designer toys, has transformed the former McGee’s Country Store at FM 407 and McGee Lane into one of our area’s most unique new attractions.

“We have it set up just like a coffee shop, but instead of a barista bar is a row of boutique vending machines,” said Velcrokid owner and Lewisville resident Eric Bowman, “But, we run the place like an art gallery, so we curate everything from the designer toys to the various drink and food options.”

Bowman had worked as a freelance graphic designer under the name Velcrokid for 11 years. A recent trip to Japan, where he visited a 24-hour vending machine café, inspired him to combine his love of art with his newfound discovery.

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