A neighborhood
cafe is coming to
East Kensington

The building is ours, the permits are approved, and the espresso machine is waiting. Now we're looking for the operating partner who will open the doors with us.

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NOW ACCEPTING OPERATING PARTNER APPLICATIONS

Ever dreamed of owning a cafe?

Most people who dream of opening a cafe never get past finding a space, raising the money, buying the equipment, and getting through permits. We've cleared every one of those. What's missing is the person who will run it, shape it, and own a real piece of what they build.

Not a manager. An owner.

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Not a manager. An owner. 〰️

OUR STORY

Hey, neighbor!

We’re Jon and Kylie — a husband and wife team who have lived in the neighborhood for nearly a decade, and yes, you guessed it… we love coffee!

In 2025, we bought the green building on the corner of Emerald and Huntingdon and set out to improve the already vibrant intersection in East Kensington. Though we saw potential from day one, we weren’t exactly sure what the space would become.

Then we started fixing it up. During that time, we met a lot of neighbors (and their dogs), many on their commute to and from the Huntingdon train station, and it became clear the block needed a spot for connection.

So, we carved out a space specifically for that! We call it Emerald Street Coffee, a service window (for now) cafe.

We're proud to be part of this community, and we want to bring you an exceptional experience. We know how to bring a building back to life, but running a great cafe takes a different kind of expertise. That's why we're looking for the right partner to make Emerald Street Coffee something special for decades to come.

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BEFORE

NOW

FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Built for the block.

Emerald Street Coffee is a walk-up window for the morning regulars, the commuters heading to Huntingdon Station, and the dog walkers who stop by just to say hello.

East Kensington is creative, close-knit, and always on the move. We want this cafe to be part of that: a quick stop on the way to work, a friendly face, a corner people are proud of.

THE OFFER

Equity

Real ownership in the business you build.

Profit share

Your pay grows as the cafe grows.

Backup

Accounting and marketing, handled for you.

WHAT WE BRING

The building

Zoning & permits approved

Commercial equipment

Roaster partner

WHAT YOU BRING

Design drink & food menu

Lead day-to-day operations

Build the culture

Own the guest experience

WHY NOW?

The space is ready. The only thing left is the right partner. We want that person involved from the start, building the menu and setting the vibes before the first customer stops by. The sooner we find you, the sooner we open.

Apply Now

You might be a fit if…

  • You have a vision for the cafe you’d create

  • You care deeply about coffee and hospitality

  • You want ownership, not just a paycheck

  • You’re ready to build something long term

The details.

  • No! However, you should have a clear vision for the cafe you'd create and a real love of coffee and hospitality.

  • Jon is a CPA and Kylie is a marketing director, accordingly we will be supporting the accounting and marketing functions of the business, so you can focus on the coffee and guest experience.

  • Applications will be reviewed and we’ll contact you to set up an initial meeting where we’ll tour the property together and discuss your vision further.

  • No! The building, equipment, permits, business entity, and resources required to get the business moving are already in place. You bring your time, skills, and vision.

  • You run the cafe day to day and earn ownership in it. It's a partnership, not a salaried manager role. Equity and profit share terms will be shaped together after we get to know each other so they fit your role and goals.

  • Emerald Street Coffee is a walk-up coffee window, with no indoor seating. That means a focused menu and quick, friendly service for people on the go. You'll find us in East Kensington, Philadelphia, at 2570 Emerald St, Unit 1. Outdoor seating is a possibility.

Let’s start the conversation.

Tell us a little about yourself and the service window cafe you'd create. We’ll reach out to set up an introductory meeting after you submit your application.

If you have questions prior to submitting, you can contact us at info@emeraldstreetcoffee.com.