I Knead Coffee started as a custom order baking business based out of Bridesburg in Philadelphia by Carley Schwab. After Carley left her job in December 2019, she decided to start a business providing treats like cookie decorating kits and delicious cinnamon buns to the people in her neighborhood. After a few months, the business grew more popular. With the help of some family, I Knead Coffee moved into its newly renovated industrial kitchen to keep up with demand and their expanding menu. Since its inception in January of 2020, I Knead Coffee has fulfilled hundreds of custom orders and even provided catering for larger gatherings like weddings and craft fairs.

In the fall of 2021, I Knead Coffee expanded again to include a mobile cafe. The cafe on wheels is a beautifully renovated horse trailer fully outfitted to serve delicious desserts, hot and iced coffee as well as other seasonal beverages.

In July of 2022, we opened our first brick and mortar location at 4600 Richmond Street! We serve coffee, homemade pastries, hot breakfast and lunch seven days a week!