Johnson's Coffee Co., the mobile coffee and matcha trailer that has built a local following over the last nine months, is trading its wheels for a set of keys at 1480 E Michigan St in Orlando. Owner Sean Johnson says the new counter-style cafe is aiming for a July 1 opening and will move beyond the trailer’s espresso-focused setup to add drip coffee and a small food program. While the team finishes the buildout, the trailer will keep making the weekend pop-up rounds.
According to What Now, submitted plan-review documents list 1480 E Michigan St as the site of the permanent location, and Johnson told the outlet they are “hoping to be open by July 1 at the latest.” Commercial property records and listings link that address to a compact retail parcel on E. Michigan that would fit a neighborhood cafe, with the property appearing in market listings on LoopNet.
Menu and timeline
Sean Johnson told What Now, “The reception has been great,” and said the brick-and-mortar spot will add drip coffee to the trailer’s existing espresso lineup. The plan calls for a tight food menu built around avocado toast, bagels, sourdoughs and pastries, geared toward morning and midday traffic once the doors open.
Where it will sit
Commercial marketing materials for 1480 E Michigan St describe a small freestanding retail parcel with MU-1 zoning that supports neighborhood retail use, with a listing for the site posted on Showcase. Until the cafe is ready to serve, the Johnson's Coffee Co. trailer will keep popping up around town on weekends, and the team’s social handle @johnsonscoffee.co remains the go-to source for the latest schedule and opening updates.
