our story

I could write a whole book (+ honestly hope to some day do that) about the story behind PPCC. But for lack of space on a webpage, here’s the short version:

I believe that my generation needs Jesus. I believe that He meets us where we’re at. That He leaves the 99 to chase the one. So, if we are a generation that spends so much time in coffee shops, Jesus will meet us here too! This idea is the ultimate backbone and mission of Prickly Pear Coffee Co. This is "coffee ministry," as I like to call it! It’s not necessarily sharing the gospel every time we serve a cup, but rather, being a place where customers would feel welcomed + seen, each time they encounter our brand. A place that build relationships and allows us to do life alongside all types of people.

I have always dreamed about opening a Christ-centered coffee shop, because coffee brings people together, sparks conversation, and overall there is just something so joyous about local coffee shops! As the months of the Covid pandemic lockdown gnawed at me to do something creative, I stumbled upon the idea of a mobile espresso bar. When sharing this idea with a few people close to me, I ultimately decided that this could be an amazing brand-building precursor to the shop that I have dreamed of opening. From there, we kept growing, the Lord kept opening doors I could never have dreamed of, and now, Prickly Pear Coffee Co. exists as a mobile catering cart and 2 brick + mortar coffee shops in Nashville, Tennessee.

While being an entrepreneur, I also earned a college degree in entrepreneurship. I am so excited to continue to learn as we grow, and encounter all that the Lord has in store for this little dream of mine! I am blown away by the amount of support in these first few years. Thank you for supporting small!

With love + gratitude,

Annika Baylis