Brass Hub Coffeebar: A Little Piece of My Heart
Back in 2019 {which feels like an entirely different world ago}, I opened a clothing boutique in a tiiiiiny little 200sf space in Cosmopolis. The coffee shop I had attached my business to was only open for a handful of weeks before it closed and I had a decision to make: Move locations. Close my doors. Or open a coffee shop. Not one to shy away from a challenge (and having over 10 years of coffee experience between my husband and I), I decided to expand my boutique and open a coffee shop.
Six months later….Covid struck. And as I’m sure you all remember, rained chaos and financial hardship on small businesses. It seemed we faced a new struggle, a new pivot, new decisions to make every single week. And as someone new to running multiple kinds of businesses, this was especially challenging.
But in the midst of all of it, Jake (my husband) and I had our team. The time we spent with our team made every hardship worth it. Every day, we all showed up and laughed, took care of one another, embraced creativity, and made Brass Hub the community focused location that it is today. It was truly a village effort and an experience I will always treasure.
In 2021, I decided to sell Brass Hub. And to my delight, my employee (and friend) decided to purchase the location with her partner. I could not be more grateful. The last couple of years, I have watched the values and mission I built the business with hold strong while Krissi improved on the quality, character, and personality of the coffeebar.
Brass Hub is now an award winning business in her capable hands, voted on by the customers and community who have fallen in love with the generosity, creativity, and people-oriented mission as well as the delicious pastries and desserts made fresh every day. As the founder, it is a delight and privilege to see the business grow beyond what I was able to accomplish and feel reassured that I made the right decision - for both myself as well as Brass Hub.
I recently had the opportunity to shoot a branding photo session for Krissi and Brass Hub. Getting to see former members of my team, how Krissi has improved on systems and organization and product, and laughing just as uproariously as we used to was one of the best experiences of my year. And my heart is full of gratitude.
If you get the chance, stop by Brass Hub Coffeebar on your way out to the beach!
1101 1st st, Cosmopolis, WA 98537
Open Thursday - Sunday
