US EditionBeloved Black-Owned Inglewood Coffee Brand ‘Sip & Sonder’ Opens at Disneyland - Because of Them We Can
- Founded by former attorneys Amanda-Jane Thomas and Shanita Nicholas, the culturally rich coffee brand celebrated for its Inglewood roots launched a new location in Disneyland's Downtown Disney District in early 2025.
- Following enthusiastic local support for Sip & Sonder’s original cafe in Inglewood and its 2021 opening near The Music Center in central Los Angeles—an opportunity sparked by a key recommendation from Anaheim’s Kwini Reed—the brand was invited to launch a location at Disneyland.
- Sip & Sonder offers hot and frozen drinks with Caribbean-inspired bites, presenting coffee and culture that celebrates the Black diasporic experience amid Disneyland's 70th anniversary culinary expansion.
- Thomas explained that their progress was achieved through purposeful and carefully planned efforts, highlighting the brand's strategic growth and cultural mission within high-profile, visible venues.
- This partnership highlights Disney’s support for diverse brands and suggests Sip & Sonder will continue expanding visibility while contributing to broader cultural and community connections in hospitality.
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