Fund the shop
From one truck to
a place to sit down.
We started Brewing Thoughts as two UF students and a coffee machine we didn't even own yet. Now we're opening our first storefront in Gainesville, and we want you to be part of getting there.
$0
Raised
0
Supporters
$15,000
Goal
60
Days left
We're just two college kids trying to build what we love.
We started Brewing Thoughts between classes. One truck and the idea that good coffee and matcha could actually bring people together. Every drink, every syrup, every order has come straight out of that truck. We're still full-time students, building this in whatever hours aren't already claimed by school.
A storefront isn't us leveling up for the sake of it. It's the next real step for something we care about enough to keep doing even when it's inconvenient. It just costs more than two college students can cover on our own.
"We couldn't have done any of this without you guys. We're so excited for what's next."
This fund covers what our own savings and the truck's revenue can't move fast enough on: buildout, equipment, and getting the doors open by September.
Where it goes
Every dollar has a job before it lands in the till.
40%
Espresso machine, grinders, and kitchen equipment
30%
Buildout: counters, seating, signage
20%
First three months of lease and permits
10%
Opening inventory and merch
Back the shop
Pick the way you want to show up.
$15
The First Sip
A thank-you for chipping in early. Every bit gets us closer.
- A handwritten thank-you note
- Brewing Thoughts stickers
$50
Founding Regular
The tier we'd pick: a real thank-you plus something to actually wear.
- Everything above
- A limited edition Brewing Thoughts tee
- A free drink on opening weekend
$150
Soft Launch Insider
For the people who want to see the shop before anyone else does.
- Everything above
- A special invite to our soft launch night
- A Brewing Thoughts goodie bag
$500
Founder's Wall
Become a part of our history, with your name on our founder's wall.
- Everything above
- Your name signed on our founder's wall
$1,000
The Daily Regular
For the people who've been with us since the very beginning.
- Everything above
- One drink a day, every day, for a year
What happens next
The road to opening day.
Now
Campaign and buildout, side by side
Funding is live while we're deep in the buildout. Permits, walls, counters, and equipment going in as the budget allows.
August
Finishing touches
We're aiming to have the space fully built out and ready to open its doors.
September
Doors open in Gainesville
Every backer gets a first-look invite before we open to the public.
What happens if you don't hit the goal?
Every dollar raised goes directly toward the shop, whether we hit $15,000 or not. A fuller campaign just means we open faster and can do more on day one.
Is the truck going away once the shop opens?
No, the truck keeps running events and pop-ups. The shop is a home base, not a replacement.
When will rewards ship or be available?
We'll get rewards out to you as quickly as we can once the campaign wraps. Thank-you notes and any physical items included.
Fund the shop
Help us turn a kei truck into a front door.
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