Step into RE:defined Coffee House, and it's just the kindbrof cozy, eclectic spot you'd expect to find on Main Street inbrGrapevine. The space exudes a modern yet homey feel withbrunique furnishings and interesting textures, from opulentbrvelvet curtains to rustic walls of wood and brick.br
This is the kind of place that beckons you to grab a latte, getbrcomfy and stay awhile. So, we did. And while we were there,brwe got to know Katie Coleman, the owner of this ever-so-brinviting coffee shop that, according to its website, aims to bebr“not just a coffee house, but a home.”br
Coleman and her husband opened the shop nearly twobryears ago. “The vision was to create a space where covenantbrfriendships and family could be birthed organically throughbrpeople's love for coffee,” she says.br
If you want to grab a cup of joe and be on your way, you canbrcertainly do that, but Coleman aims to create an environmentbrin which guests linger – and maybe learn about the drinkbrthey're sipping.br
“We encourage people to ask us about our coffee,” saysbrColeman. “It brings us such joy to watch a guest's palatebrexpand over time and to appreciate the pride we take in eachbrand every cup of coffee.”br
Nearly everything at RE:defined, from the French Pressbrhouse coffee to the simple syrups, is made by hand. Evenbrthe chocolate used in mochas and hot chocolate is meltedbrin-house by baristas. “Everything is made with a personalbrtouch,” she says.br
The shop partners with award-winning Avoca CoffeebrRoasters in Ft. Worth, which roasts each bean for a specificbrpurpose. We love a great cup of coffee, but we tried the ChaibrLatte on our visit. If ever there was an ideal drink for fall, this isbrit. It was spicy and aromatic with Bhakti Chai and steamed milk,brtopped off with a foamy, artful swirl.br
RE:defined is more than hand-crafted beverages, though;brthe coffee shop has a philanthropic side. It supports UnlikelybrHeroes, a nonprofit organization that provides safe homes andbrrestoration to child victims of sex slavery worldwide.br
The shop hosts fundraisers ranging from in-store concertsbrto gala events benefitting Unlikely Heroes, which is set to openbrits first restoration home in the United States. “Love is thebrKey,” RE:defined's fall fundraiser, is November 12 at Southlake'sbrParadise Cove.br
“We're not just a business, but a community of peoplebrwho are dedicated to fighting and ending human trafficking,”brColeman says.br
With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, handmadebrbeverages, and its commitment to giving back, RE:defined isbrthe kind of spot where you can grab a cup and a seat, and feelbrgood about it.
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RE:defined Coffee Housebr
220 N. Main Street,brGrapevine
817.488.2828 RedefinedCoffeeHouse.com