WNBA player, sister team up for new neighborhood coffee shop coming to Concord
A new coffee concept taking shape in Concord hopes to bring living room vibes to the city’s downtown district.
1122 Coffee Company signed a lease this week for ground-level retail space at NOVI Flats, a luxury mixed-used apartment community in the heart of downtown Concord, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
The 643-square-foot shop plans to open by September.
It marks an exciting new venture for sisters Kayla McBride and Karlee McBride-Webber, both of whom have made their mark in the world of women’s sports. McBride is a WNBA player for the Minnesota Lynx, and McBride-Webber is a former NCAA Division I basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Now, the siblings are teaming up on a neighborhood coffee shop inspired by their childhood home. The name itself draws on the address of the home they grew up in.
“Our idea for 1122 Coffee Company is to create a one-of-its-kind destination where people can truly connect, relax, and build lasting friendships,” McBride-Webber said in the release.
“With downtown Concord growing and becoming such a vibrant community, our space at NOVI Flats gives us the perfect spot to bring our vision to life and become a hub of the local community.”
Concord’s downtown district is also home to another sister-led café: Press & Porter Coffee & Pour House, which debuted in July 2019.
Specific details about 1122 Coffee Co. and its offerings remain under wraps, but recent videos shared on Instagram hint at classic coffee and teas. Think: vanilla chai lattes and iced blueberry matcha topped with blueberry cold foam.
CharlotteFive reached out to 1122 Coffee Company for more information and was awaiting a response.
1122 Coffee Company
Location: 23 Market St SW, Concord, NC 28025
Cuisine: Coffee
Instagram: @eleventwentytwocoffee