Emily Debenham & husband Brennan with the teal roaster at Joe Sippers Cafe in Effingham
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Joe Sippers Café is excited to announce the acquisition of Hiatt Coffeeworks. The Roastery (with its iconic teal roaster located in the back room of the cafe) has long roasted specialty coffee beans for Joe Sippers Cafe’s use as well as for a number of local wholesale customers, and will continue to do so while its new owner develops a new line of exciting specialty coffee blends and roasts.
Emily & Brennan Debenham, Owners of Joe Sippers Cafe in Downtown Effingham, purchased Hiatt Coffeeworks from Kevin & Christy Hiatt, original founders of Joe Sippers Cafe. Drew Hansen steps up as Roaster, having worked as a Barista at the cafe and as a Roaster under Hiatt since since 2015. Kevin Hiatt now teaches full-time at Effingham High School.
Kevin Hiatt founded Joe Sippers Cafe in 2006. Emily Debenham purchased Joe Sippers Cafe in 2018 and has helmed it ever since, continuing to offer longtime favorites while also putting her own mark on the menu and offerings.
Debenham says, “Our businesses have happily co-existed under the same roof for the last three years – working and learning together in a productive and symbiotic manner. However, when the chance arose to expand into the Roasting side of the coffee business – we jumped on it! We wish Kevin well on his next chapter!”
Hiatt adds, “I believe Emily has done a fantastic job with the café and after a few years of getting settled, she is more than ready to add roasting to her coffee program. Of course it makes perfect sense for her to take it over.”
Joe Sippers Cafe is located at 114 S 4th Street, Effingham IL 62401. Open Monday-Friday 6am-7pm and Saturday 7am-7pm. The cafe offers a friendly space with a huge menu of espresso drinks, tea, frappes and other light, fresh, casual fare like wraps, sandwiches, soup and salad. Orders can be placed online at joesippers.com or via phone at 217-347-2233, Curbside, delivery, and catering are also available. If you are interested in learning more about our Roastery services, please contact Emily at 217-343-8658.
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