Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. will soon open at the edge of Gracely Park in Simpsonville at 102 Academy St.
The building was previously home to the city’s fire department administrative building.
Its owners – husband and wife duos Corey and Baylee Simpson, and Brantley and Shirley Bell – will bring sustainably-focused organic coffee to the 1,950 square-foot space along with gluten-free dining options. Crown + Bloom has operated since August 2024 out of a 1967 vintage camper.
“We wanted to create something that was different, which everybody strives to,” Baylee said. “But we wanted to have organic coffee … and we wanted to have our syrups be small batch, organic syrups. To be able to offer a place especially for people who are more sensitive to allergens.”
Allergen awareness was a value the Simpsons prioritized. They also own mold testing company, Cornerstone Mold. In that vein, a central objective for Crown + Bloom was to give those who were suffering of allergies or were otherwise conscientious of ingredients a place where they can treat themselves without worry.
The owners have partnered with The Clean Cupcake Co. owner Samantha Brown. Brown operates a gluten-free kitchen.
Food-wise, Crown + Bloom will have traditional coffee shop offerings such as pastries like cookies, scones, biscuits and cakesicles. But the owners also recognize that Crown + Bloom will have a wide clientele next to the park. They decided to offer a full food program with options including house-made smoothies, grilled cheese for the kids, a grilled chicken wrap filled with peppers, and street corn with a vegan options to match.
Outdoors, the coffee shop will have a patio overlooking the park’s Great Lawn. Indoors, guests can expect a black-and-white palette against earthy accents like eucalyptus and gold. The store will also have a room where parents can take their kids, relax and hang out.
Crown + Bloom is expected to open in the summer. The business will retain the camper in order to provide service for events.
Mission-driven Crown + Bloom pods
Like the cups Crown + Bloom offers, its coffee pods are compostable. They are also free of microplastics.
