Kaffmandu Coffee House and Cafe
Kaffmandu
Meet Om Shrestha
I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. Some of my earliest memories are of watching my father run the family tobacco business. I knew at an early age that I wanted to operate my own company someday as well. As a result, I decided to pursue an opportunity in a field I'd always been passionate about, the coffee industry.
Starting on the "ground floor" as a barista in an established, local, successful coffee shop, I worked my way through every position in the operation over the next decade, slowly learning the intricacies of the business from the various types and flavors of coffee beans from around the world to the strategic and administrative aspects of running the café.
During my tenure with this first café, I found that my passion for outstanding coffee was surpassed only by my passion for the daily interaction with the shop's patrons, regulars and newcomers alike. I was hooked on coffee and the hospitality business in general, and I knew that someday I had to establish my own friendly, funky, happy coffee shop!
Kaffmandu - 'Coffee With A Conscience'
Fair trade is a system of exchange which honors coffee farmers, their villages and their lands. The Fair Trade Federation works with farmers to promote sustainable and healthy (pesticide-free) farming practices, to establish pricing that supports a living wage for farmers and farm communities, and to improve quality of life through self-reliance and pursuit of human rights for all. Kaffmandu Coffee House firmly believes that consumers who drink fair trade coffee are participating in socially just and environmentally responsible practices with every sip.
About us
Since opening in 2013, this family-owned coffee shop in Danvers has built its identity around locally roasted blends, fair-trade organic roasts, specialty teas, and approachable café fare. Kaffmandu pairs Shanti’s House Blend with fresh smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries, while dairy-free and gluten-free options broaden the menu.
Rooted downtown, this organic coffee house has grown to welcome guests at a second location at MGH while staying connected to its beginnings. Visit either spot and see what is brewing.