Cultura Ccafe Moves, Rebrands As The Peoples Cafe Opens In Its Place

Claudia Quiñónez and Jocelyn Telles are relocating their cafe, Cultura Ccafe, to a larger space at 3341 W. Belmont Ave, rebranding it as Terra Coffee. The move aims to enhance community engagement and capitalize on increased foot traffic from the adjacent Belmont Blue Line station. The new cafe will feature an expanded menu, including ethically sourced coffee from Guatemala, reflecting the owners' heritage. Quiñónez, who began drinking coffee at age six, cherishes the opportunity to run the business alongside her daughter.

They aim to sustain the communal spirit established at the previous location, where friendships blossomed among customers. The opening has faced delays due to construction and permitting issues, but the cafe is projected to open in late December or early January. Terra Coffee will also introduce new food items and a train and bus tracker for commuters. This initiative underscores the importance of supporting local businesses and ethical sourcing in the coffee industry.