At inception, I thought the worker-owned Old Louisville Coffee Co-Op (316 W. Ormsby Avenue in Old Louisville) was a great story.
The Old Louisville Coffee Co-Op is coming to Ormsby Avenue
Some will scoff, although I hope it’s obvious that non-worker-owned coffee shops and eateries don’t always last four years. Let’s accept the little glimmers of hope as it pertains to reshaping business as usual.
Sadly, Sunday, March 22 will be the coffee co-op’s last day.
The text:
It is with a deeply heavy heart that we share that after almost 4 years of operation, we have made the decision to close our doors Sunday, March 22nd.
This decision was not made lightly, and though we are sad to see this chapter come to an end, we have collectively decided to end on a high note. We believe we and the community are forever changed for the better because of the co-ops’ existence & that wouldn’t have been possible without YALL!
We hope to see everyone’s sweet faces at least one more time before our last day! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our former co-owners for their tireless effort and tenacity. 13 amazing individuals have poured their care & love into the co-op over the past 4 years, we are grateful for their hard work & dedication to bringing to life the many visions we’ve had for the co-op over the years. We could not have achieved the success we did without their diligence and commitment.
We would also like to express our deep appreciation to our customers for their trust and support over the years. We are proud to have served the community of (Old) Louisville for almost 4 years. The co-op has been a hub for so many amazing events, meet-ups, first dates, study sessions, open mic’s, beat cyphers, step working sessions, (and so much more); we are forever grateful that y’all continuously trusted us for so many special moments.
While we are saddened by the closure of Old Louisville Coffee Co-op, we are eternally thankful for the memories, relationships, and experiences we...Read more
