Nardos Street, owner of Bereka Coffee and Cafe Bereka, shares why she brought Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies to Akron and later expanded her offerings.
Visit Cafe Bereka at 3308 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44319
What types of products or services do you offer?
It is an honor and a commitment for us to provide organic Ethiopian coffee with a dairy free specialty. Yes, everything on our menu is dairy free!
How do you help your customers?
By offering only an organic and dairy free coffee selections, it is our mission to inspire people to enjoy authentic Ethiopian coffee culture, a unique taste, and beautiful community experiences.
How did the business get started?
The start of Bereka Coffee began with an ambitious conversation during a trip back from visiting my family in Ethiopia in June 2012. Inspired by a vibrant culture we experience there, we knew we wanted to share that same sense of connection and hospitality here.
In 2016, we started by catering local events and hosting Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies, introducing people to traditions of Ethiopian coffee. Since then, we have grown into a full-time operation, gratefully serving our community out of a mobile trailer and cafe.
What is your business’s relationship with the city of Akron and Akronites?
Over the past several years, we interacted with many Akronites at different community gatherings. We have been blessed with the opportunity to add a vibrant experience of cultural diversity to the city of Akron and its residents by partnering with many non-profit entities. It is our goal to continue to grow this relationship and continue to enriching community interactions through Ethiopian coffee culture.
How do you see your business growing into the future?
Bereka Coffee and our cafe will continue to grow in helping people by sharing the world’s vibrant coffee cultures and bringing our community closer. We hope to host group meetings and networking events at Cafe Bereka.
How can people support your business?
We love folks to share their experience of Bereka coffee with their friends and families, completing a review on Google, and a regular visit at the cafe (3308 S. Main St. Akron OH 44319) 😀
Visit the website and be sure to follow on Instagram and Facebook. You can reach them by email or phone at (216) 395-4011 or (234) 208-9917.
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