"We had to be a little bit pragmatic with the space because it's not massive. We need to maximize the space indoors, so benches along the walls made the most sense to get the most people able to hang out with us while not shrinking the bar so much that we can't efficiently do what we want."
"The Eaton Fire killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 structures, according to official reports, leaving a deep mark on the community even as some buildings and businesses survived."
"[My fiance] and I are both first-generation Americans, so it was very special to be able to share some of our heritage with our guests. We do, however, love sharing coffees from other regions as well."
Bevel Coffee Co-Founder Kevin Mejia opened the company's first brick-and-mortar location in Altadena following the devastating Eaton Fire of January 2025, which killed 19 people and destroyed over 9,400 structures. The 600-square-foot cafe occupies a former photography studio on Allen Avenue that survived the blaze. Mejia, a first-generation American with Honduran heritage, designed the space pragmatically with bench seating and natural wood shelving to maximize capacity. The cafe features Bevel's signature scarlet macaw logo and sources coffees primarily from Honduras' San Vicente region through various importers, allowing Mejia to share his cultural heritage with customers.
Read at Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
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