Community rallies behind Buddies Coffee in Brooklyn after owner opens up about business challenges

Thousands (Including Joe Jonas) Are Rushing To This NYC Cafe After Owner’s Heartbreaking TikTok

A struggling small business in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, showcased the power of community after its owner, Rachel Nieves, posted a heartbreaking plea for help. Rachel runs Buddies Coffee with her husband, Taylor Nawrocki, a former professional skateboarder. The couple started the business during the pandemic, with Rachel quitting her job as a call center representative in search of a greater challenge. Rachel, a born-and-raised New Yorker of Puert…

Community rallies behind Buddies Coffee in Brooklyn after owner opens up about business challenges

Rachel Nieves says her dream started with a couple thousand dollars and a coffee cart before opening her own brick-and-mortar shop on Grand Street.