We sat down with Chef Jose Salazar to discuss our partnership across his Cincinnati restaurants—Salazar, Mita's, and Daylily Deli—and our shared commitment to quality.

Lussi Brown Coffee is a vibrant downtown Lexington institution built on community, inclusivity, and exceptional craft. Led by founder Sarah Brown, the shop seamlessly blends specialty coffee and thoughtful cocktails in a welcoming, judgment-free space. Known for meticulous attention to detail and warm hospitality, Lussi Brown has become a daily gathering place for locals from all walks of life, offering connection, creativity, and some of the finest drinks in the city.

Trailhead Coffee is a compact, community-driven café tucked inside Reser Bicycle Outfitters in Newport, KY. Founded in 2014, Trailhead blends quality coffee, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere rooted in shared passions for bikes and hospitality. Inspired by European espresso bars, the space encourages quick visits, daily rituals, and genuine connection. With empowered baristas and loyal regulars, Trailhead continues to be a neighborhood staple.

513 Coffee is a welcoming neighborhood café in Covington, KY, built around connection, community, and exceptional hospitality. Owner Rebecca Riegelsberger brings her long-held passion for coffee to life with a warm atmosphere, a thoughtful menu, and a commitment to ethically sourced Deeper Roots coffees. Designed to be a true “third place,” 513 Coffee is already becoming a cherished spot for locals to gather, work, and feel at home.

Sarah Height and Chelsea Monsma are seasoned wine and hospitality industry professionals and two of the most thoughtful, fun, and warm small business owners around. They founded The Breeze with its attached natural wine bar, Canary Club, in 2019. Not long after they expanded and opened their newest concepts, Goldie’s and Bar Nada Nada in Louisville’s Nulu neighborhood. Sarah, Chelsea, and their team really can do it all. They offer a curated market that carries wine by the bottle, locally made home goods, cookbooks, and more while serving delicious coffee drinks that are both classic and creative.

From a single cart in 2023 to now operating three mobile espresso setups, Solo Coffee has built a reputation for delivering café-level drinks and warm, personal connection at every stop. In this interview, founder Hannah Hill shares how their journey began, the philosophy behind each coffee moment, and what’s next as they expand their reach across Cincinnati and beyond.