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Be Kind Coffee

Be Kind Coffee is a beloved independent Waco roaster and cafe known for exceptional coffee and tea, offering a unique experience across several distinct locations in the city.

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What is Be Kind Coffee known for?

Be Kind Coffee is an independent cafe and Waco roaster.

Where is Be Kind Coffee located?

Be Kind Coffee has multiple locations, including inside the Waco Custom Marketplace at 425 Lake Air Drive, inside Union Hall at 720 Franklin Ave. in downtown Waco, and a permanent location inside a refurbished antique elevator in the historic Praetorian building at 601 Franklin Avenue. It also has a brick-and-mortar building closer to the heart of Waco and the Baylor campus, and is listed at 1534 Washington Ave.

How did Be Kind Coffee start?

Be Kind Coffee began from a modest countertop in the Waco Custom Marketplace.

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What to know

Be Kind Coffee is an independent cafe and local Waco roaster dedicated to serving exceptional coffee and tea. The business has grown significantly from its humble beginnings, starting as a modest countertop operation within the Waco Custom Marketplace located at 425 Lake Air Drive. As it expanded, Be Kind Coffee established a presence in various unique settings. One of its most distinctive permanent locations is situated inside a refurbished, antique elevator within the historic Praetorian building at 601 Franklin Avenue. The brand has also operated inside Waco's Union Hall at 720 Franklin Avenue in downtown Waco. Furthering its reach, the roaster has moved into a brick-and-mortar building positioned closer to the heart of Waco and the Baylor campus, with an address listed at 1534 Washington Avenue. This evolution from a marketplace stall to multiple specialized sites showcases the brand's integration into the local Waco community.

Nearby context

Be Kind Coffee's presence in downtown Waco, particularly within the historic Praetorian building and near Union Hall, places it in the center of the city's urban revival and close to the Baylor campus area.

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