Meet the Team

  • Annika Baylis

    FOUNDER

    Getting to work at Prickly Pear Coffee Co truly is a dream come true. I love getting to work in the shop , meeting our customers, leading the staff + creating new drinks. I also love getting to work the espresso cart + serve at different places all over middle Tennessee! My favorite drink right now is our snickerdoodle latte!

  • Abbey Wyatt

    BARISTA

    Hi there! I am a current graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. When I am not in school, I love having the privilege of being a part-time barista here at Prickly and serving the Nashville community their coffee needs! I love working at Prickly because it is in the heart of Nashville and I have been able to meet so many great people from all over the country and world who stop by. My favorite go-to drink right now is our Cold Brew with a splash of caramel and a splash of milk!

  • Rayanna Termer

    BARISTA

    Hi there! I’m a Nashville native and I love all things Jesus, coffee and photography related! I love getting to be a part of such a wonderful team here at PPCC and getting to meet so many amazing people along the way. My go-to coffee order is our classic vanilla latte (hot or iced) with almond milk!

  • Jordan Fite

    BARISTA

    Hi guys, I’m Jordan! I love coffee, Jesus, and getting to live in a city as cool as Nashville! My favorite part about working at Prickly Pear is interacting with customers and making all of our fun seasonal drinks! Speaking of, my favorite drink right now is the Snickerdoodle Latte- it’s so good!

  • Grace Korak

    BARISTA

    Hi y’all!! I’m a Christian singer-songwriter from Texas. I love being apart of the PPCC team and connecting with so many people. When I’m not at Prickly or making music, you can find me hiking with my dog, hosting a game night, or eating a smoothie bowl.

    My go to coffee drink is for sure a honey cinnamon latte with oat milk - I know it’s basic…but I love it :)

  • Olivia Matis

    Olivia Matis

    BARISTA

    Hey everyone, I’m Olivia & I’m thrilled to be a part of the Prickly Pear team! Being a barista is such a sweet job because it allows me to cross paths with so many wonderful people! I love the energy of Prickly Pear & that it’s a place where people can come to get their daily pick-me-up. My go-to drink is a lavender vanilla cold brew with a splash of milk!!

  • Meg Leffler

    BARISTA

    Hi everyone, I’m Meg!!! I’m a student at Belmont University, but when I’m not there, or at a yoga class, I’m most likely at a coffee shop. I love coffee so much and think it is so cool how it brings people together. Prickly Pear embodies this so well which is one of the many reasons I love to work here so much. My favorite drink right now is probably a honey cinnamon latte with oat milk - it just hits every time :)

  • Macey Payne

    BARISTA

    Hey coffee lovers, I’m Macey! I’m new to Nashville with Midwest roots and I’m so excited to be a part of the Prickly Pear team! I love meeting new people (and their dogs) while watching coffee bring the community together. Outside of coffee I enjoy golfing, summer weather, and all things Nashville! I usually mix up my coffee orders but my trusty order is an iced caramel latte ;)