It won't be long before Patterson's Cafe customers can enjoy their favorite breakfast plate with an Irish coffee, according to owner Mike Patterson.

Oxford City Council unanimously accepted a notice to provide the breakfast diner with a liquor license Tuesday night, according to Councilor Richard Keebler.

"We are very excited for the opportunity to do this," Patterson said.

Although council did not object to the notice, it is still up to the Ohio Division of Liquor to approve the decision, Keebler said.

"The state liquor authority grants liquor licenses," Keebler said. "City council has very little to do with it."

While Patterson awaits a decision by the state, he is already planning a new menu and remains optimistic about the changes this could mean for his business.

"I'm hoping only to improve the type of business we already have," Patterson said. "It's something we thought would help provide a unique dining experience, a place where you can have a Bloody Mary with breakfast. "

Along with a Bloody Mary bar, Patterson said he hopes also to utilize the diner's new juicing machine to provide clientele with the best quality drinks available.

"Our goal in all of this has been to provide a premier breakfast place in town which is what I've always strived for in the last six years," Patterson said. "My goal here is to start out very soft planning on doing a Bloody Mary bar and doing mimosas and special coffees."

Patterson, who co-owns the cafe with his wife Michelle, began the business as Patterson's Uptown Cafe six years ago. According to Patterson, the reason the couple never pursued a liquor license at the previous establishment was because of structural setbacks.

"Because of the physical limitations of the old location, it was impossible to get a liquor license there," Patterson said.

Among other things, Patterson said one limitation was the lack of a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

Gabe Kalubi, a Miami University student who frequently dines at Patterson's Cafe, said he isn't sure how the move to serve liquor will affect the diner's business.

"I think it's a toss up," Kalubi said. "I've never even really heard of a breakfast place that serves alcohol. I don't know who would drink there unless it's a weekend thing, but it will be nice to have the option."

Patterson said he has no intention of letting alcohol overshadow the food.

"Our goal here is not to turn this into a bar," Patterson said. "It will be very important to us to make sure we control the atmosphere there."

Kalubi said no matter how Patterson's regular business will be affected, one thing is certain.

"Green Beer Day will be perfect for them," Kalubi said. "It'll be great on those kinds of days."