Dig It Coffee Co. to close Arts District location after parking challenges

Coffee shop that employs people with disabilities says construction, parking costs made business unsustainable

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:43am

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Dig It Coffee Co., a popular coffee shop in Las Vegas' Arts District that employs people with disabilities, is closing after three years due to higher parking costs and limited access caused by nearby construction. Owner Taylor Chaney said the shop's location has become increasingly difficult to operate, with road closures, limited parking, and a recent parking rate hike making it impossible for the business to survive.

Why it matters

The closure of Dig It Coffee Co. is a significant loss for the local community, as it was one of the few businesses in the area that purposely hired adults with disabilities. The challenges faced by small businesses during urban redevelopment projects highlight the need for better coordination and support from the city to ensure the survival of local enterprises.

The details

Dig It Coffee Co. is located on South Casino Center in the Arts District of Las Vegas. The city is currently working on a storm drain project that is impacting parking between Las Vegas Boulevard and Commerce Street, with the coffee shop situated in the middle of the construction zone. Owner Taylor Chaney said that between the road closures, limited parking, and a recent parking rate hike, customers are now paying between $2 and $4 per hour just to park, driving them away from the business.

  • Dig It Coffee Co. opened in the Arts District three years ago.
  • The city's storm drain project impacting parking in the area began recently.
  • Dig It Coffee Co. will be open until April 26, 2026.

The players

Dig It Coffee Co.

A popular coffee shop in the Las Vegas Arts District that employs people with disabilities.

Taylor Chaney

The owner of Dig It Coffee Co.

City of Las Vegas

The local government overseeing the storm drain project and urban redevelopment in the Arts District.

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What they’re saying

“My heart broke as soon as I heard it because I knew what this meant for us.”

— Taylor Chaney, Owner, Dig It Coffee Co.

“Small business owners who are trying to keep the neighborhood alive... it just makes it impossible to survive.”

— Taylor Chaney, Owner, Dig It Coffee Co.

“It's not like our people can just go out anywhere and get another job at any time. And what we've created is something special.”

— Taylor Chaney, Owner, Dig It Coffee Co.

What’s next

The city said it offers several incentives and grants, including the Business Security Grant and the Visual Improvement Program, to support small businesses during construction and redevelopment projects.

The takeaway

The closure of Dig It Coffee Co. highlights the challenges that small businesses, especially those with a social mission, face during urban redevelopment. It underscores the need for better coordination and support from local governments to ensure the survival of community-focused enterprises.