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The Case for a Third Place
In a world that increasingly happens behind a screen, third places give us a reason to slow down, step outside, and simply be around other people. Marissa makes the case for coffee shops as modern third places — spaces where small, everyday interactions can foster connection and community.
Partner Program Highlight: Cup of Wonder
We’re grateful to partner with a business like Cup of Wonder, where coffee is about so much more than what’s in the cup. Sarah and Dan have created a space rooted in connection, kindness, and a genuine love for their community, and we’re proud to be a small part of it.
The Long Road to Canned Cold Brew
Each year, we write down the things we’d love to see happen and begin the process of prioritizing them. One item has made the list every single year since 2017, and a few weeks ago, we finally crossed it off: Launching canned cold brew.
Partner Program Highlight: Milwalky Taco
“We kind of changed the town a little bit. I think we were the first place to do craft cocktails, especially the original Milwalky Trace. Which is just a normal cocktail nowadays but at the time we were doing stuff that nobody was doing. All our cocktails have way more booze than most places. We go hard with our drinks. We’re known for that. . . We’re known for our service and our food and all those things we concentrate on. Those are the things we care about and it shows and pays off.”