Taildragger Coffee and Tea House Expands to Permanent Location

Silver City couple opens new drive-thru and indoor cafe after successful start with mobile coffee trailer

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:00am

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After launching their drive-up coffee trailer business in 2023, Silver City couple Kelly and Dan Greene have now expanded Taildragger Coffee and Tea House into a permanent location at 1505 U.S. 180 E. The new space allows them to offer both a drive-thru and a cozy indoor seating area, and they plan to keep the original coffee trailer operational for events like the Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair and livestock shows.

Why it matters

The expansion of Taildragger Coffee and Tea House reflects the growing demand for specialty coffee and community-focused businesses in Silver City. The new location allows the owners to better serve their existing customer base while also attracting new patrons looking for a welcoming space to enjoy a cup of coffee.

The details

The new Taildragger Coffee and Tea House location features a drive-thru for customers on the go as well as an indoor seating area that can accommodate about six to seven small groups. The couple has been roasting their own coffee and developing a menu of specialty drinks, including the Taildragger (a caramel mocha frozen drink) and the Tail Rotor (a cold brew with vanilla and caramel). They also offer a variety of pastries baked by their daughter, Mackenzie Spurgeon, who serves as the assistant manager and baker.

  • Taildragger Coffee and Tea House launched their original mobile coffee trailer in 2023.
  • The new permanent location at 1505 U.S. 180 E. in Silver City opened on March 28, 2026.

The players

Kelly and Dan Greene

The owners of Taildragger Coffee and Tea House who started the business with a mobile coffee trailer in 2023 and have now expanded to a permanent location.

Mackenzie Spurgeon

The daughter of Kelly and Dan Greene who serves as the assistant manager and baker for Taildragger Coffee and Tea House.

New Mexico Pilots Association

An organization that Taildragger Coffee and Tea House supports by promoting and helping to maintain the Gila airstrips in the region.

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What they’re saying

“We already have about five to six regulars coming every morning. When the weather is nice, they sit outside, and when it is cool, they have room in here.”

— Dan Greene, Co-owner, Taildragger Coffee and Tea House

“We try to promote the New Mexico Pilots Association, because they support all of our Gila airstrips. They come down and maintain all our backcountry airstrips.”

— Dan Greene, Co-owner, Taildragger Coffee and Tea House

“We have also supported a softball team, a Great Race event. We really want to support kids, and veterans. And law enforcement.”

— Mackenzie Spurgeon, Assistant Manager and Baker, Taildragger Coffee and Tea House

What’s next

Taildragger Coffee and Tea House plans to keep their original mobile coffee trailer operational for events like the Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair and livestock shows, continuing to support the local community.

The takeaway

The expansion of Taildragger Coffee and Tea House into a permanent location with both a drive-thru and indoor seating demonstrates the growing demand for specialty coffee and community-focused businesses in Silver City. The owners' commitment to supporting local organizations and events further solidifies their role as a valued part of the community.