There’s been much anticipation in Jackson as neighbors and motorists have watched a simple weary log cabin home morph into a beautiful business.
During a walk through on Saturday, owner Jack Kulwikowski provided a personal tour. The interior feels like a smooth blend of coffee history, a museum and an indoor chalet.
“The building dates to 1848 and it’s been restored to today’s standard,” he said. “I want people to learn about coffee history and this is all my years and years of collecting.”
There are a total of 140 coffee grinders surrounded by other coffee collectibles including tins, bags, pour overs and signs.
“We have original paper coffee bags that were never opened,”said Kulwikowski in a heavy Polish accent.
The coffee grinders are mounted on the wall and behind glass. “The oldest one dates to the late 1800s,” he said. “We have some from Europe including Italy and Germany.”
Katie Lindfors, 23, is one of the baristas at Coffeeville
For someone passionate about coffee, Kulwikowski has a smooth, docent-like presentation. Standing about 5-foot-7 and dressed in a brown Coffeville apron, he points out unique features of the architecture and ambiance.
Coming up in Part 2 of a series on Coffeeville, we’ll learn about some of the fabulous menu items and what Kulwikowski hopes to bring as a business and an employer to Washington County.