Hidden Gems: Rose & Lois

Rose & Lois is a dream for coffee enthusiasts with littles. The café features indoor and outdoor seating, an entertaining children’s play area and a drive-thru window. Their mission is to “inspire, uplift, and bring delight to humanity through the vehicle of exceptionally crafted beverages served with promptness in a clean and beautiful setting.”

Rachel Priddy, owner of Rose & Lois, left her corporate job and put almost everything on the line to fulfill her dream of opening a café.

“I started Rose & Lois because I wanted more flexibility between my work and home life,” Priddy says. “I had just given birth to our second a month before I started dreaming about opening a coffee shop. Early on in the process, I dove into my ‘why,’ and it was because of my daughters Anna Lois and Amberlee Rose, and this sparked the name of our business.” Final construction of Rose & Lois coincided with Governor Holcomb’s order to close restaurants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Priddy was devastated. Luckily, they were able to continue operating because of their drivethru window, which officially opened on March 19, 2020. In May 2020, they were able to open their doors.

Priddy has worked hard to create a space that is inviting to families. In addition to the play area, there are events that introduce children to food and science, sometimes both at the same time.

There are also plenty of healthy and tasty menu items for kids, including lunch cups like veggies and hummus, vegan nuggets, cheese sticks, locally made granola bars and more. Hand pies, cookies and baked goods made by local eateries are also available, as is their popular Milk and Cookie Flight with three different flavored milks to dunk your cookies.

7249 E 146th St #110, Carmel