Coffee Closet with Barista Jake

Coffee Closet with Barista Jake We are a Coffee Shop, Community hub and a 501 (c)(3) non profit . https://youtu.be/m4plvdXXpu4?si=o8TBqqi7GrILAV5p
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We support special needs teens and adults in our community through social opportunities and employment readiness programs.

So because I’m crazy and making a huge Production over this, I said “Jake come here let’s make a video”Annoyed he said “...
08/22/2026

So because I’m crazy and making a huge Production over this, I said “Jake come here let’s make a video”

Annoyed he said “ i’m a grown ma mom grown men go to work. You don’t need to make a video”

I said “that’s funny. Were you a grown man this morning when I had to help you brush your teeth remind you to put deodorant on, clip your nails, make sure you have on underwear and give you your medicine before your father drives you to work”?

He said “ok, you can take a picture, but no video”.

08/22/2026

Whew….. my therapist hates to see me coming.

anyway, go see Jake today- he’s working without MA!!!!

ideally, please pay with card or Venmo, paypal or CashApp but if you use Cash- be patient with him as he struggles with making change. Or just give him a $20 and call it a day… 😂🥰

Be nice to my boy today, don’t make MA come for you.

He’s excited!

Such An honor to be part of this program and give both Jacob AND the students a chance to shine! Thank you for including...
08/22/2026

Such An honor to be part of this program and give both Jacob AND the students a chance to shine!

Thank you for including us!

Tomorrow is a pretty big day in our little Inclusion Revolution. Typically, if Ma can’t be at the shop, Jake isn’t there...
08/22/2026

Tomorrow is a pretty big day in our little Inclusion Revolution.

Typically, if Ma can’t be at the shop, Jake isn’t there either and Dave steps in to run the cart. But tomorrow, completely of his own volition, Jacob decided he wants to go to work with his dad and run HIS cart independently.

Dave will be there if he gets stuck but Jake wants the responsibility to be his.

And I am simply blown away.

The tenacity. The business acumen. The pride he takes in what he has built. Most importantly, the desire to show up for his business even when Ma isn’t there beside him.

THIS is why opportunity matters. This is why we presume competence. This is what can happen when we stop deciding what someone can’t do and give them the time, support, confidence and space to discover what they can do.

Tomorrow, Barista Jake is running the show. And Ma may not be there physically…but you better believe I’ll be ridiculously proud from afar.

He’s open 10-2, so stop in and see him.

Independence doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes it happens one cup of coffee at a time. ☕️♾️🧩👍🏼💙

You already know we have delicious coffee, I mean it’s made by the best barista in town. How could it not be?But did you...
08/22/2026

You already know we have delicious coffee, I mean it’s made by the best barista in town. How could it not be?

But did you know that we also have delicious baked goods? Nishi Bansal has been hard at work in her mentorship learning how to make new recipes and different techniques.

This weekend, we are proud to have oatmeal raisin cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and a variety of scones for purchase. Each bag is two dollars and Nishi‘s QR code for her Venmo is right on the counter.

Be sure to stop in for a delicious beverage made by barista Jake and pick up a sweet treat made by Baker Nishi.

☕️🧩♾️🍪👩🏽‍🍳❤️

08/22/2026

THIS is what Empowerment in Action looks like.

Our associate Nishi, alongside volunteer mentor Julie, has been busy baking some very special goodies for sale right here in the shop and every dollar Nishi earns from her treats is helping her work toward a BIG dream: opening her own bakery someday.

And there’s an extra layer of meaning every time that oven door opens. These treats are baked in “Mitchell’s Oven,” lovingly donated by Ruth and David Landsman in memory of their late son, Mitchell. His memory is now part of helping another young person build confidence, learn skills, discover purpose, and chase a dream. That’s a pretty beautiful legacy.

This is why programs like Empowerment in Action matter. We aren’t just teaching someone how to bake we’re creating opportunities for mentorship, entrepreneurship, independence, belonging and a future built around someone’s abilities and passions.

When you support Jake’s Baristas and the Inclusion Revolution, THIS is what you’re supporting. Real people. Real skills. Real dreams. Real impact.

And in this case…some really delicious baked goods too.

Julie Signorovitch Nishi Bansal Nishi Bansal

08/22/2026

Who doesn’t love Fridays with Dash…..and Mr. Jason finally found his “salad days” record much to the Dashmans pleasure. ❤️

We are only 8 days away from 6TH ANNUAL SHE WOMANS EMPOWERMENT MUSIC AND VENDOR FESTIVAL !!!!!!!!Have you done the foll...
08/21/2026

We are only 8 days away from 6TH ANNUAL SHE WOMANS EMPOWERMENT MUSIC AND VENDOR FESTIVAL !!!!!!!!

Have you done the following?

1. Reserved your tickets (GA OR Reserved Seating available)
2. Told all your friends about this amazing day of Community, Live Music and Small businesses coming together to support 3 local non profit organizations?
3. Donated a basket or raffle item to help us raise as much as possible for these organizations?
4. SHARED THIS EVENT??????????????????????

If you have not done those things what are you waiting for?

SHE 6 is ALMOST HERE!!!!!

ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR THIS EVENT IS LISTED ON THE EVENT PAGE.

6TH ANNUAL SHE WOMANS EMPOWERMENT MUSIC AND VENDOR FESTIVAL

Tonight we were at the Montgomery County Chamber Of Commerce celebration event at the historic King of Prussia Inn tha...
08/21/2026

Tonight we were at the Montgomery County Chamber Of Commerce celebration event at the historic King of Prussia Inn that is under construction through the KOP History.

The idea of the event, was to learn about the history of the building, take a tour, network on the lawn and enjoy a few food trucks Barista Jake included but Mother Nature had a very different plan.

We loaded the truck, bought supplies and then set it all up only for the weather to destroy the night and leave both Jake and I soaking wet and not selling a thing. That’s the nature of the food/beverage truck biz though.

However, the positive of the night was getting this pic of Jake from the back during the star spangled banner. He always shows such reverence for our flag and I know that was my dad’s influence.

When you open your mail and it’s a sponsorship check for your mobile coffee truck from one of your favorite fellow@small...
08/20/2026

When you open your mail and it’s a sponsorship check for your mobile coffee truck from one of your favorite fellow@small businesses and they send it with a card created by one of your other favorite small businesses in the inclusion revolution space it just makes you smile.

Thanks Monkeys Uncle for the sponsorship and thanks Emmett’s Journey for the cool card!

We’re all stronger together!

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2117 West Main Street
Norristown, PA
19403

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 7:30am - 2pm
Sunday 7:30am - 2pm

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