Trade Craft Coffee Roasters has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Southern Pines after years of serving customers from a mobile coffee truck around the Sandhills. The shop held a soft opening on Nov. 4 and invited local coffee enthusiasts to visit the new storefront.
Owners Chadwick and Danielle Wahinekapu have spent months preparing the space and transitioning their mobile veteran-owned business into a full café. There’s a latte love about the new shop, which is in the same building that was previously Frankie’s Southern Grinds on Old U.S. Highway 1.
Trade Craft has built a following with its small-batch specialty roasts, espresso drinks, and cold brew on tap. The couple said on Facebook that the permanent location offers room to expand their menu and create a consistent space for coffee lovers to gather.
Photos via Trade Craft’s Facebook page.
The Wahinekapus say their mission is to “reintroduce people to coffee” through sustainability, education, and quality service. The business focuses on single-origin, responsibly sourced coffees, as well as teas, cocoa, and baked goods from local bakeries. Tradecraft even offers exotic blends and flavors for those looking for a new experience.
Trade Craft Coffee Roasters is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop is located at 1120 Old U.S. Highway 1 in Southern Pines.
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~ Article by Sandhills Sentinel Assistant Editor Abegail Murphy. Photos via Trade Craft Coffee Roasters on Facebook.
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