Brown Bean Coffeehouse

12 Park Place
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 672-8823

Karma Café

10 Melrose Place
Lily Dale, NY

Jennifer Cooper and Derek J. Welle, Owners and Operators

Jennifer Cooper and Derek J. Welle, owners of the Karma Café in Lily Dale and the Brown Bean Coffeehouse in Fredonia, accepted a loan from CODI's Program Coordinator, Diane Pintagro, on June 9, 2004. They will be using the loan to purchase equipment for both businesses and update several items.

The Brown Bean is a coffee house and ice cream shop that is centrally located and serves as a meeting place for the community. Whether you are meeting over lunch, coffee or dessert, Brown Bean offers a quaint, quiet spot for conversation and community. The coffee house serves the entire community. From kids to moms, from college students and local politicians, the Brown Bean is a place where all ages are welcome. Gourmet coffee and specialty espresso drinks are served, as well as smoothies, chai and Italian sodas. Offering "one of the best menus in Fredonia", Brown Bean servers paninis (Italian-style grilled, gourmet sandwiches), wraps, salads, soup and more. They provide lunch and coffee delivery, catering and a comfortable place to meet with friends and family.

Karma Café is an outdoor cafe nestled in the heart of Lily Dale. It is located on the main road going into Lily Dale and offers a nice patio for clients to enjoy the nice weather. Open only during the summer, Karma Café provides breakfast, lunch, ice cream and coffee to the 30,000 tourists who visit to Lily Dale during the camping season. Karma Café provides a place to relax, eat and rejuvenate while walking through Lily Dale.

Jennifer or Derrick can be reached by calling the Brown Bean at (716) 673-8823.