Today we’d like to introduce you to Adam Harris.
Hi Adam, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I never planned on being part of the coffee industry beyond drinking my fair share. I spent years as a pastor, which meant my life was centered on people, serving them, and trying to bring a little hope into their day. Around that same time, one of our sons—who has disabilities—was approaching the end of high school. Like many families, we were asking the big question: What does life look like for him once school is behind him?
That question set off a two-year stretch of learning. We visited businesses, asked a lot of questions, read everything we could, and tried to imagine a place where young adults like him could do real work that mattered. Meanwhile, Nate was training as a barista at the Texas School for the Blind in Austin, and watching him thrive there helped us see what was possible with the right support and environment.
From the beginning, our goal wasn’t only to create jobs. We wanted to build something that gave the “typical” person a front-row seat to how remarkable these young adults are. Coffee connects people. And a mobile cart—showing up at weddings, celebrations, corporate events, and community gatherings—felt like the perfect way to open hearts and shift assumptions.
We launched at the end of 2024 with a well-built mobile cart and a simple mission: show up, serve people well, and give our team room to shine. Event by event, the word spread. People loved the coffee, but even more, they loved the energy our baristas brought to the moment.
We’re still intentionally mobile. We like meeting people where they are. We like becoming part of their most meaningful moments. And I’m grateful that what began as a question about one son’s future has grown into a place where our team gets to thrive.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Starting a business with broadly-abled young adults brings real challenges. Everyone learns differently, and events can be loud and fast. People often don’t know what to expect from our team—we’ve heard the quiet questions like, “Nate is blind… how can he be a barista?”
But this is where the good stuff happens. With support and repetition, our crew rises. The pride they take in their work and the joy they get from serving people is what every employer hopes for.
We’ve also felt what it’s like to be overlooked. Our team has lived most of their lives underestimated, so they became my motivation. When we launched, we reached out to media outlets and organizations offering a free experience with our cart, which went mostly ignored. It reminded me how invisible this community can feel—not because people are unkind, but because they don’t know what’s possible yet.
So we built slowly. One event at a time. One relationship at a time. We get a front-row seat to their potential—and to the moments where something meaningful clicks. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
We’ve been impressed with Good Cup Coffee Co, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Good Cup Coffee is a mobile espresso bar that brings a full specialty coffee experience straight to people—at their offices, schools, churches, weddings, private gatherings, and community events. Instead of asking people to come to a shop, we show up where life is already happening.
We offer a complete espresso-bar setup: handcrafted lattes, organic teas, cold brew, hot chocolate bars, and seasonal drinks—the whole experience, just on wheels. We handle everything from setup to teardown so our clients can simply enjoy the moment.
People may assume our story is mainly about employing young adults with disabilities. Yes, providing meaningful work matters to us, but Good Cup is ultimately about our clients—giving them a warm, memorable experience that elevates their event. Our baristas shine because they genuinely love serving people. Their joy and hospitality are what make the moment special.
What sets us apart is the combination of mobility and heart. We’re not a brick-and-mortar shop—we go to our clients and serve them in the middle of their meaningful moments. And we’re not just a vendor—we try to create an atmosphere where people feel seen and cared for. That’s the heartbeat behind See the Good. Be the Good. It’s the way we treat people and the way we hope they feel after visiting the cart.
Brand-wise, I’m most grateful for the way clients respond once they experience the cart. The coffee is excellent, but it’s the interactions—the smiles, the conversations, the simple kindness—that make Good Cup feel different.
If readers take anything away, let it be this:
We don’t just make great coffee. We help make moments. And we love doing it.
What matters most to you?
What matters most to me is people—seeing them, valuing them, and serving them well. That’s been the constant thread through every chapter of my life. Whether I was pastoring or now running a coffee cart, the goal has always been the same: help people feel cared for, even in the smallest moments.
I believe we’re created for good work—not just productive work, but work that brings life to others. And sometimes that good work looks simple: a warm greeting, a cup of coffee made with care, or a moment where someone feels seen instead of overlooked.
That belief is behind our tagline: See the Good. Be the Good. It’s not just a phrase for the cart—it’s how I want to show up in the world. The coffee is just the tool we use to create space for that.
Why does it matter? Because people carry more weight than most of us realize. If Good Cup can give someone even a brief moment of encouragement, connection, or hope—whether it’s a client hosting an event or one of our baristas stepping into their purpose—that feels like the kind of work we were made for.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://goodcupcoffeeco.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/good.cup.coffee/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodcupcoffeesatx
