Refugee and Immigrant-Owned Business Coupon Book Spotlight: Part 2
Storehouse Tea
Storehouse Tea is Fair Trade Certified, meaning their business empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. They try to purchase as much Fair-Trade tea as possible so that they can give back to these communities.
At Storehouse Tea, you can find over 60 varieties of both loose-leaf and sachet teas. These options include Early Grey Lavender Organic Black Tea, Jasmine Blossom Organic Green Tea, Red Raspberry Organic White Tea, and Ginger Mint Organic Wellness Blend. You can also find teaware like travel mugs, pots, honey, and more!
Farkas Pastry Shoppe
From its humble beginnings back in 1966, before Farkas Pastry Shoppe was open, Sandor Farkas was baking Krémes (napoleons) in his second-floor apartment for his family and friends. One week, Sandor decided to bring a box of Krémes to the movie theatre on West 25th street, where he and many of the Hungarians in the community would meet regularly to enjoy/share in their culture. The pastries were a huge hit, a reminder of home. From that point on, Sandor never stopped making the Krémes. He opened Farkas Pastry Shoppe with his son Atilla. It has since grown from a small bakery serving most of the Hungarian community to a Cleveland gem that people from all over Ohio come to enjoy.
La Crepe Bakery & Café
La Crepe Bakery and Café was founded by Mariia Grygorchuk and Olena Firman, immigrants from Western Ukraine! Mariia and Olena moved to the U.S. over a decade ago and opened their Bakery and Café five years ago. Since then, La Crepe Bakery & Café has expanded to two locations, and they continue to grow!
The bistro-style eatery's menu includes a vast panini selection, soft drinks, cappuccino, coffee, tea, and an assortment of dessert pastries. Some of the sweet crepes on the menu include Cherry and Crème, Brie and Strawberry, and Sweet Goat Cheese Crepes. A few of the savory crepe options include the Ham and Brie, Pesto, and Breakfast Crepes! While you wait for your made-to-order crepes, you can sip on some of La Crepe's tasty coffee drinks, such as the Beet Root Latte, Latte Macchiato, or Turmeric Latte. They also offer a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options!