Tarrazu Coffee Co. Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary as Coconut Creek Gathering Spot

Café offers $1 drip coffee to thank customers for two years of community support.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Tarrazu Coffee Co., a local café in Coconut Creek, Florida, is celebrating its 2-year anniversary this month. To thank customers, the shop will offer $1 drip coffee on Monday. Owners Gabriela and Jeff Marder say their focus from the start was creating a space where people feel comfortable staying awhile and getting to know one another, which has helped build a steady group of regulars, including students from the nearby high school and longtime Coconut Creek residents.

Why it matters

In an era of rapid turnover for small businesses, Tarrazu Coffee Co.'s ability to establish itself as a true community gathering place over the past two years is a testament to their commitment to fostering connections and providing a welcoming environment for locals.

The details

Each week, the café's seven-person team tests new drink ideas behind the counter, with some eventually making it onto the menu. The shop has also hosted small community events, including gatherings with Wynmoor residents and a Native American storytelling session. Before opening, the Marders traveled to Costa Rica to visit coffee farms and meet growers, later committing to purchase an entire year's crop from one farm. The beans are now roasted locally at 360F Specialty Coffee Roasters.

  • Tarrazu Coffee Co. is marking its 2-year anniversary this month.
  • The café will offer $1 drip coffee on Monday, February 10, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

Gabriela Marder

Co-owner of Tarrazu Coffee Co.

Jeff Marder

Co-owner of Tarrazu Coffee Co.

360F Specialty Coffee Roasters

The local roaster that supplies beans to Tarrazu Coffee Co.

Atlantic Technical High School

The nearby high school whose students are regulars at Tarrazu Coffee Co.

Wynmoor

A community in Coconut Creek where Tarrazu Coffee Co. has hosted events.

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What they’re saying

“We've gotten to know so many great people. Bringing people together was always the goal.”

— Gabriela Marder, Co-owner, Tarrazu Coffee Co.

“People here have really opened to us.”

— Jeff Marder, Co-owner, Tarrazu Coffee Co.

What’s next

Tarrazu Coffee Co. plans to continue hosting community events and testing new drink ideas to keep their loyal customers engaged.

The takeaway

Tarrazu Coffee Co.'s success in establishing itself as a true neighborhood gathering place over the past two years demonstrates the power of prioritizing community connection and creating a welcoming environment for local residents.