Coastal Coffee

Ben and Bri Gingrich started their small batch coffee roastery in 2014, with the simple goal of bringing a great cup of coffee to the homes of Huron County.

Almost a decade later, Coastal Coffee can be found all over Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Moving with their three children and setting up shop in the old Presbyterian Church on Kintail Line outside of Goderich inspired a new goal - to restore the
old church using sound environmental practices, and reopen it as a gathering place for the community. They opened a cafe in
the space - a beautiful setting to catch up with a friend or to take a few minutes for quiet reflection.

Pandemic complications meant their plans for larger gatherings had to be delayed for a while, but in 2023 the old church has been able to welcome the community back full force for a number of different events. Their live music Saturdays entertained guests and offered local talent a venue to show off their skills. There were also sing-a-longs and art shows - there was even a proper Father’s Day celebration!

Another great use of the space was Rise and Shine Yoga - an early morning yoga class held every Saturday at Coastal. A converted church is a fitting setting for a yoga class - a tranquil and beautiful space designed with quiet contemplation in
mind. Having a convenient spot to grab a coffee and a pastry after yoga is also a big plus! Rise and Shine Yoga class was a
big hit, and Ben is hoping to bring it back in the new year.
 

This year was also the year Coastal Coffee hosted its first wedding in the church, and all three of their artisan Christmas
Markets were great successes. Ben and Bri are encouraged by the response from locals, and are planning to ramp things up with more ticketed concerts, more markets, and more free events in 2024.

The Gingrichs’ bet has paid off - they have opened their doors to the community, and the community has returned.

86252 Kintail Line, Goderich