Dreaming Bigger: The Future of Coterie

Hey beautiful people,

You know what I love about running Coterie? Every single day, I get to see what we've already built - this beautiful community space where coffee flows, connections happen, and people feel like they belong.

But you know what else I love? Dreaming about what's next.

Today I want to pull back the curtain and share some of the dreams that keep me up at night (in the best way). Some are happening soon, some are further down the road, but all of them are about making Coterie even better at serving this community we love.

The Turbo Chef Oven: Leveling Up Our Food Game

Let's talk about something that's going to be a game-changer - a Turbo Chef oven.

If you're not familiar, these are the ovens that cook food incredibly fast without sacrificing quality. We're talking hot, delicious food in minutes, not the typical cafe wait times. This means we can expand our menu, serve you faster, and offer more substantial food options throughout the day.

Imagine: warm breakfast sandwiches that are actually made fresh when you order them. Hot lunch options that don't require you to wait 20 minutes. Paninis and melts that come out perfectly every time. Food that matches the quality of our coffee and the warmth of our atmosphere.

This isn't just about adding equipment - it's about being able to feed you better. It's about making Coterie a place where you can grab a full meal, not just a snack. It's about creating more reasons for you to make us your daily stop instead of just your coffee run.

The Turbo Chef oven is happening. It's not a "maybe someday" - it's a "we're making this happen" situation. And when it does, get ready for some seriously good food to join our seriously good coffee.

Coffee Catering: Bringing Coterie to Your Events

Here's something I'm really excited about - coffee catering for weddings and corporate events.

Think about it: you're planning your wedding or your company's big event, and instead of settling for whatever standard coffee service the venue offers, you could have Coterie show up with our Proud Hound Coffee, our expertise, and our commitment to making every cup special.

We're talking:

Weddings - Beautiful coffee bars that match your aesthetic, specialty drinks that wow your guests, and the kind of quality that makes your wedding coffee actually memorable

Corporate Events - Professional service that keeps your team caffeinated and focused, custom drink menus, and the reliability that corporate events require

Private Parties - Because every celebration deserves great coffee

This expands what Coterie can be. We're not just a location you come to - we're a service we can bring to you. Your office needs a morale boost? We'll bring the coffee bar. Your wedding needs that special touch? We've got you. Your event needs professional beverage service? That's us.

Coffee catering means we get to share the Coterie experience beyond our four walls. It means more opportunities to serve this community. And honestly? It means we get to be part of your most important moments, and that's pretty special.

The Big Dream: A West Side Location

Okay, this one is the "someday" dream, but I'm putting it out into the universe - one day, Coterie will have a second location on the west side of Cincinnati.

Why the west side? Because community spaces like ours shouldn't be limited to one neighborhood. Because there are people on the west side who deserve a Coterie of their own. Because the model we're building here - coffee, community, entrepreneurship, connection - is something that can be replicated and adapted to serve more people.

I'm not talking about franchising or losing what makes us special. I'm talking about taking everything we've learned, everything that works, everything that makes Coterie magical, and creating a sister location that serves a different community with the same heart.

Is this happening tomorrow? No. Do I have a timeline? Not yet. But am I serious about it? Absolutely.

Because here's what I've learned - when you build something that genuinely serves people, when you create something that matters to a community, you start to see how it could matter to other communities too.

One day, there will be another Coterie. Different space, different neighborhood, same mission: dignity for all, community over everything, and really good coffee.

Why I'm Sharing This

I could keep these dreams to myself. I could wait until everything is perfectly planned and executed before saying anything. But that's not how we do things at Coterie.

We're transparent here. We're real. And part of being real is sharing not just where we are, but where we're going.

I want you to know that we're not sitting still. We're not content with "good enough." We're constantly thinking about how to serve you better, how to grow sustainably, how to create more opportunities for our team and our community.

Every decision we make - from the Turbo Chef oven to exploring catering to dreaming about expansion - is about building something that lasts. Something that matters. Something that continues to put community first while also being financially sustainable.

You're Part of This Journey

Here's the thing - none of these dreams happen without you.

Your support keeps our doors open. Your feedback helps us understand what you need. Your loyalty gives us the foundation to take risks and try new things. Your belief in what we're building makes the hard days worth it.

When we get that Turbo Chef oven and start serving hot breakfast sandwiches, it's because you showed up enough times to make that investment possible.

When we launch coffee catering and show up at your wedding or corporate event, it's because you trusted us to be part of your important moments.

And one day, when we open that west side location, it will be because this community proved that the Coterie model works - that people want spaces that prioritize connection over transactions, that quality and community can coexist, that small businesses can dream big and actually achieve those dreams.

The Vision Stays the Same

As we grow and evolve, here's what won't change:

Our commitment to community. Our focus on quality. Our belief that everyone who walks through our doors deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Our dedication to creating space for entrepreneurs to flourish. Our insistence on doing business ethically and sustainably.

Bigger doesn't mean losing our soul - it means sharing our soul with more people.

What's Next

The Turbo Chef oven is our immediate focus. We're working on making that happen as soon as possible because we're excited to feed you better.

Coffee catering is in development. If you're planning an event and want to talk about having Coterie provide your coffee service, reach out. Let's make it happen.

The west side location? That's the long game. But I'm patient, I'm determined, and I'm already visualizing what it could be.

Thank You for Dreaming With Us

Thank you for being part of this journey. For supporting us when we were brand new and figuring everything out. For sticking with us through the growing pains. For believing in what we're building.

The future of Coterie is bright, and you're a huge part of why.

Here's to turbo ovens and catering gigs and someday opening new locations. Here's to dreaming bigger while staying true to who we are. Here's to building something that matters, together.

With love, gratitude, and big dreams,

Ghiovanna ✨

P.S. - If you know anyone planning a wedding or corporate event who needs amazing coffee service, send them our way! And if you have thoughts on what you'd want to see from our expanded food menu once we get that Turbo Chef, I'm all ears. This is a community space, which means your input matters. Let's dream together! ☕💕