Java Punk Coffee

What happens when southern hospitality meets Nikola Tesla? Java Punk Coffee, of course. Some places are so unique that they demand a certain level of responsibility when reviewed or written about it, this coffee house falls heavily into that category. If we were to spend too much time raving about their abundance of board games, toys, and things to do, it might start to sound like an arcade. If we were to spend too much time raving about their generous portion sizes, it might start to sound like a sit-down restaurant.

Most importantly, if we were to rave about their extremely unique coffee menu, it may start to sound like a hipsters paradise. So what exactly is Java Punk Coffee? How do you describe a business that offers full-size couches to sit on that are conveniently decorated with inviting blankets? Well, you don’t.

Outside of the 30-second transaction of currency, this establishment is hardly a business in the traditional sense. It is quite literally a home in which the community is infinitely invited into. We told the owner that we felt the term “great customer service” harshly understated ones experience at Java Punk Coffee. Customer service screams business. Java Punk feels like your favorite family members house during the holidays. Imagine thanking the person who cooked your holiday dinner for their customer service. It just does not work. The same concept applies here. The most surprising thing about all of this: an ownership team is doing it with a vision for expansion. It is rare for a team to capture this level of authenticity while maintaining an interest in growth. In fact, the absence of interest in expansion has traditionally been one of the critical components of local authenticity. So, how does the ownership team of Vicki Willson and Stephanie Hinton do it? We sat down with owner Stephanie Hinton to find out.