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Momentum Coffee is teaming up with Endorphins Running, New Balance, Shokz, and Throne Sport Coffee for Chicago Marathon Weekend! Join us at our Millennium Park café starting Friday, Oct 9 at 7:00 AM for our fuel bar. Rooted in Community, Powered by Coffee — Momentum is a Black & family-owned Chicago roaster with 4 city locations and online bean shipping.

Running a small business is a constant battle against admin overload: calls, inventory, bills, and endless emails across multiple locations. Our co-founder, Nikki Bravo, recently sat down with Mastercard to discuss why small businesses are adopting AI for survival. AI isn't taking shortcuts or losing the human touch. It's buying back time to focus on what actually keeps a business alive: community, growth, and real connections.

In an interview with The New York Times, Nikki Bravo, co-owner of Chicago’s Momentum Coffee, shared how unpredictable weather—from smoky days to intense rainstorms—has turned everyday operations into a test of flexibility.

We are inviting the community to celebrate eight neighborhood food businesses at the BUILD Momentum Food Business Showcase on Chicago's West Side.

The community coffee and coworking company is one of 100 winners chosen from thousands screened; ranked reveal at SuperCrowd26, August 25–27, 2026.

On June 25, Momentum Coffee had the honor of participating in the Mastercard Small Business Summit in Chicago—not only as a featured coffee vendor serving attendees throughout the event, but also as part of the conversation shaping the future of small business.

Momentum Coffee co-owner Tracy Powell joined a distinguished circle of mentors for BUILD Chicago’s 11th Annual Black Table Luncheon. Sharing the room with the city’s next generation of visionaries.

We made the list — and we don’t take that lightly. Momentum Coffee was recently featured by Black Enterprise as one of the must-try Black-owned coffee shops, a recognition that shines a national spotlight on independent businesses doing the work day in and day out.

When the world slowed down in 2020, Nikki Bravo and her husband Tracy Powell were busy brewing something new—literally. Their vision for Momentum Coffee combined great coffee, a mission-driven heart, and the determination to thrive despite unprecedented challenges…

Chicago, IL — December 10, 2025 — Momentum Coffee, Chicago’s largest Black-owned coffee brand with four locations citywide, founded and led by husband-and-wife team Ms. B…

We Are Live! Momentum Coffee Launches Community Capital Raise to Keep Chicago’s Neighborhoods Brewing. Momentum Coffee — Chicago’s mission-driven, community-rooted coffee shop — has officially launched our capital raise, now LIVE for community investors. This raise…

Chicago-based café co-owner Nikki Bravo has made the difficult decision to raise drink prices by roughly 15 % across her four Momentum Coffee locations. She says the increase is tied to a 15 % jump in the cost of coffee beans compared to a year ago, forcing her bu…

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to honor the resilience, creativity, and impact of women entrepreneurs. At Momentum Coffee, this month holds a special meaning. Our journey, our partnerships, and our growth have always been rooted in the st…

Every summer, Lollapalooza transforms Chicago into a global music hub, bringing thousands of fans to Grant Park for four days of unforgettable performances. This year’s lineup featured some of the biggest names in music— Tyler The Creator, Twice, A$AP Rocky, and o…

Momentum Coffee had the opportunity to pop up at the House of Coffee Music Festival at Vegandale, the largest vegan festival in the country. With thousands of attendees and a focus on community, culture, and conscious living, this event was an ideal space to showc…

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Observed annually on June 19th, it marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the last remaining enslaved peop…

The history behind The Salvation Army and Donut Day The first Friday in June is America's sweetest holiday - National Donut Day. Celebrated on June 6th this year, The Salvation Army is, in fact, the inspiration behind its founding and why it is still celebrated today.

Why Momentum Coffee Believes This Moment Matters Momentum Coffee is standing in solidarity with recent calls for a 24-hour economic blackout, encouraging our community to reflect on where—and with whom—they spend their money. As movements like The People’s Union USA urge consumers to pause spending at large retailers, we believe it's equally important to keep investing in small, Black-owned, and community-rooted businesses.

As the days grow warmer and nature bursts into bloom, we at Momentum Coffee are thrilled to welcome the arrival of spring! This season, we invite you to explore our delightful selection of beverages designed to awaken your senses and bring a bit of sunshine into your day. First on our spring menu is the

Some small businesses want tax reform as Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires in 2025Businesses like Chicago’s Momentum Coffee recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress over tax policy.

If you’re on the hunt for a meal that’s both satisfying and nutrient-packed, Momentum Coffee’s latest creation, The PowerStack, is here to redefine your sandwich game. With an extra patty and a unique focus on delivering more protein with less bread, this sandwich…

Momentum Coffee is thrilled to announce a lineup of fun-filled events this December, offering something for everyone to enjoy the holiday spirit! Join us for festive cheer, local artisan crafts, and sweet holiday treats.

And the winner is …..North Lawndale !🥂 I’m honored to share Momentum Coffee Coffee took first place , but I left knowing this was a win for North Lawndale.

We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. As part of the Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UBL PIE) Program last spring, Café Momentum had the honor of being selected as a host for Vasyl Yavorksyi, a talented ent…

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