Herron Real Estate, a Jacksonville-area brokerage, is trading contracts for cappuccinos with plans to open a coffee shop called House of Coffee along the U.S. 1 corridor in St. Johns County this summer. The team says they want more than a quick caffeine stop, outlining a space that blends neighborhood coffee service with community programming and partnerships with local food and beverage operators. The move lands as the firm grows its footprint and as U.S. 1 sees a noticeable uptick in new business filings.
In coverage by the Jacksonville Business Journal, Herron’s founders described the cafe as a “community gathering space” and said they plan to work with local operators instead of running all food service themselves. The Jacksonville Business Journal first reported the project on June 22, 2026, noting that the shop is slated to open this summer.
County Filing Confirms The Venture
St. Johns County’s online business submittal list shows an occupational-license filing dated May 20 under the name “Herron Real Estate/ House of Coffee, LLC,” signaling that the venture now has an official local registration on the books. St. Johns County lists the project code as 2026000381 for that entry but does not publish a street address. The filing indicates the company has taken at least one formal step toward opening, with permits and inspections still to come before anyone is sipping lattes inside.
Brokerage Expands Its Neighborhood Presence
Herron Real Estate operates across Jacksonville and Orange Park and has a healthy roster of properties on the market. Realtor.com lists Herron Real Estate LLC with an Orange Park address and a sizable inventory of local listings. Turning a slice of that growth into a public-facing cafe could help the brokerage deepen its relationships with buyers, sellers and the local vendors it plans to feature.
Where This Fits For U.S. 1
The House of Coffee concept arrives during a busy run of small-business activity along U.S. 1, where the county portal has logged dozens of new occupational-license entries in May and June. St. Johns County records show additional restaurant and retail projects lined up in the pipeline, suggesting that developers and operators see the corridor as primed for investment. A cafe that leans on local roasters and food vendors would likely slide neatly into that growing neighborhood demand.
What To Watch Next
Herron’s timeline is listed as “this summer” in reporting by the Jacksonville Business Journal, but an exact opening date has yet to be announced. The Jacksonville Business Journal noted that timing on June 22, while county records show the business application landed in May. In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for posted permits, a specific street address and any announcements from the brokerage or its future food partners as House of Coffee moves from filing to front door.
