08/19/2026
CHECK IT OUT! New reporting by NAHJ PNW board member Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero for the South Seattle Emerald!
A long-vacant storefront at 23rd Avenue South and South Jackson Street is set to become Coffee TAB's newest cafe.
The nonprofit runs an eight- to 12-week barista apprenticeship for young people facing foster care, housing instability, and other challenges. All five incoming staff members at the Central District location, including its general manager, completed the program.
Founder Johnathan Tran says he hopes the cafe can become more than a business — including a gathering place and, eventually, a space for student tutoring and homework help.
Read Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero's story on the Emerald: https://soseaem.org/4bVipcc
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