“I grew up drinking coffee, it’s a part of my family’s culture from Oaxaca. Even as a kid, I drank it all the time. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and right before bed, you would have it with bread. Coffee just was always a part of my life.

When we thought about opening a coffee shop, we thought about the variety of tastes of coffees. What kinds of drinks could we make with different coffee taste profiles? We enjoy experimenting with different kinds of beverages, and hosting tasting events to introduce people to the complexities of flavors.

Coffee is a communal drink that brings people together, both family and friends. It makes you feel warm. And we wanted to make a space that captured that feeling. When you come here, we don’t want to feel like we’re having a transaction—we want to feel like we’re sharing a cup of coffee together.

Rebel Coffee invites neighbors, friends, and family together. We aim to uplift each other, and we are a proud member of the 39th Street Community Improvement District. We try to support where we can, such as sharing advice for other new businesses or gift a warm cup of coffee to those who can’t afford one.

We had our grand opening on November 17, 2023, and we are excited about the future. We hope to see you soon!”

- Caleb Chincoya Velasco
Co-Owner of Rebel Coffee