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Minding your business: Four neighborhood coffee shops to know

January 22, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 2 Comments

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Editor’s note: “Minding your business” is a new feature that shines a spotlight on businesses and entrepreneurs in our neighborhoods. To nominate a business or a person, please comment below or send an email with the subject line “Minding your business” to info@milwaukeenns.org

There’s more to life than Starbucks.

Just take a stroll in your neighborhood and you will see entrepreneurs are opening their own cafes and coffee shops.

Here is a list of some that are owned and operated by persons of color.

(Photo by Ana Martinez-Ortiz)

Name: Shindig Coffee
Owner(s): Maanaan and JoAnne Sabir
Operated: Since November 2018
Location: 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. (Inside the Sherman Phoenix)
Website:
Shindig Coffee Facebook
Quote:
“It’s not just coffee, it’s a place to commune,” said JoAnne Sabir.

Sabir said that Shindig has become a part of the community and a place where people come to share their stories. As co-owner, she noted that it goes beyond serving people coffee. Rather, Shindig is able to educate people, offer employment and support. Sabir said she hopes Shindig Coffee is seen as a beacon of hope for other entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Milwaukee.

(Photo by Adam Carr)

Name: Coffee Makes You Black
Owner(s):
Bradley and Laurie Thurman
Operated:
Since 2001
Location:
2803 N. Teutonia Ave.
Website:
Coffee Makes You Black
Quote:
“This was an isolated spot, and we turned it into a destination spot,” said Bradley Thurman.

Thurman has always been interested in coffee shops and after retiring from the fire department, he and his wife, Laurie, decided to open one. A lot of the struggles in opening a business have to do with the issues concerning the central city, Thurman said. There’s a lack of capital and therefore opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to start a business here. Thurman noted there’s been some progress made with organizations such as the Bader Foundation. Currently, the Thurmans have plans to expand the third floor of Coffee Makes You Black.

(Photo provided by Rise & Grind Cafe)

Name: Rise & Grind Café
Owner(s):
Baboonie Tatum and Larina Hightower
Operated:
February 2018
Location:
2737 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Website:
Rise & Grind Café Facebook
Quote:
“People come in for coffee, but it’s more about community,” said Baboonie Tatum

Tatum said that Rise & Grind Café’s regular customers come for the sense of community and the family feel the café offers. On Saturdays, during brunch, the café operates as a pop-up shop for local entrepreneurs and creatives. While it’s been a struggle at times, Rise & Grind Café plans to open a new location in Villard Commons in November and to expand its business model to incorporate a travel agency, karaoke, live performances and more.

(Photo provided by Manhattan Mocha)

Name: Manhattan Mocha
Owner(s):
Randy and Rekina Walker
Operated:
Since July 2019
Location:
7600 W. Capitol Drive
Website:
Manhattan Mocha Facebook
Quote:
“The reason I opened my coffee shop was the community,” said Randy Walker.

Walker said Manhattan Mocha has a homey feel to it and customers feel like they’re drinking coffee at their own kitchen table. In addition to having quality coffee, Manhattan Mocha has one-on-one relationships with its customers.

Did we miss a coffee shop or café? Put it in the comments below or send us an email at info@milwaukeenns.org.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Ana Martinez-Ortiz

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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.

Comments

  1. AvatarShannan McElroy says

    January 22, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Minding your business

    Name: Hairapy Beauty Supply Store
    Owner(s): Shannan & Barbara McElroy & Jerry Blalock
    Operated: Since December 2019
    Location: 2320 W. Capitol Drive
    Facebook Page: Hairapy Beauty Supply

    Reply
  2. AvatarEmanuel zepnick says

    January 22, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    The People of Milwaukee are Fantastic , Especially the younger generation , who will choose to stay in milwaukee and use their talents to make milwaukee Milwaukee a Excellent place to live and work . As a resident of Queens new york , whose beloved aunt Kathryn who lived at 3700 north sherman blvd from 1958_1963 , followed by Bayside Wis and LA to be close to her Baby boom Children and grandchildren .The Summers from 1958_1973 were spent in milwaukee . I remember when , I first arrived in milwaukee in april 1958 as a Smart Charming inquisitive 6.5 year old boy , i was impressed with the cleanliness and well run city compared to New york city . In 1957 Milwaukee was voted the all American City after the milwaukee Braves Beat the NY Yankees . Deindustrilation took a Toll on milwaukee after 1967 , but with these fantastic Young People who are Creative and innovative , a revitalized Downtown and the Democratic Convention coming into town , the future of milwaukee looks Promosing . Theme for Milwaukee Wis . NOT TOO BIG , NOT TOO SMALL Just RIGHT.

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