Made Right Here: Hedley & Bennett
Hedley & Bennett, one of LA’s coolest culinary companies, creates beautiful handmade aprons for some of the country’s top chefs. We were lucky enough to chat with their founder, Ellen…
A Year in Coffee
Cold Coffee on the Go We introduced the world to the first ever Draft Latte, and then got them hooked on Mocha, Vanilla and Triple. Shop Draft Latte New Places to…
Behind the Scenes: Kenya Karogoto
Known for it’s fertile volcanic soil and abundant rainfall, the Nyeri region of Kenya is one of the most sought-after locations for coffee. The rich agricultural haven is situated…
Home Cooked Holiday Recipes
The holidays are quickly approaching, and we’ve got just the right recipes to make any meal merrier. From a tender dry rubbed short rib to a confectionery corsica bread pudding—dinner…
Give the Gift of Geisha
Originally from Ethiopia, this Arabica coffee was brought to Central America in the mid-1900s. It made its way to the western hemisphere due to its resistance to a widespread fungus wiping…
What Would a Barista Buy?
Gifting season is coming up quick and if you’re trying to buy something for a coffee lover, it makes sense to turn to the experts. Baristas from each La Colombe…
#GivingTuesday with HEADStrong
Today is #GivingTuesday – a day we’ve decided to embrace as a respite from all the shopping-deal-charged madness of the past weekend and a way to kick off the charitable…
La Colombe Café to Open in Lincoln Park on Black Friday
We are super excited to announce that this morning will mark the opening of our fourth Chicago café at 858 W. Armitage Ave! The 1,360-square-foot café – located in Lincoln Park…
Thankful for our People and Pie
It’s been one heck of a year and we are so unbelievably grateful to have such an amazing team supporting each other. From the cafes and kitchen, to sales and…
Coffee + Cocoa: Mocha Is Here
Coffee and chocolate, it’s a natural pairing. Cacao and coffee cherries are sister seeds, and in many parts of the world, they share the mountainside. Some of the best chocolate…
Do Yourself a Favor: Plan Your Presents
Gifting season is coming up quick, and you can make it easier on yourself: plan your presents. You don’t want to wait until the last minute then buy a…
Coffee Is Patriotic
Since before the founding of our country, coffee has fueled our civic discourse. Coffee shops were the original political think tanks, providing a space for diverse thinkers to gather and…