The COOP Coffee Co & Market — Restaurant in Derby

DO NOT WORK HERE. New management came in & ruined the establishment. Whitney was a much better owner & showed she cared. I worked at the Wichita location for nearly two years, and the experience ended in a way that speaks volumes about the new manager Mikayla.

Communication was consistently poor, even when I brought up issues professionally and directly. Despite having open availability and being dependable, I was barely scheduled—while new hires or favored employees were given more hours. Schedules were often posted late, shift trading was unclear, and there was no proper clock-in system, which made tracking time, tips, and hours unreliable.

Even after addressing concerns respectfully, I was ignored and then abruptly fired without warning. I know I’m not the only one who has dealt with this as several other coworkers expressed similar frustrations but didn’t feel comfortable speaking up.

Beyond the management issues, there were regular signs of health and cleanliness problems, especially during winter when mouse droppings were often visible. Food handling was careless at times, and even the manager, Mikayla questioned how the location passed health inspection.

If you’re thinking about applying here, know that loyalty and professionalism are often ignored unless you stay quiet. If you’re a customer, just know the conditions behind the scenes are not what they seem and be aware that the food is extremely mediocre & cheap and under-supported staff are behind...

We went on a Thursday afternoon. We were the only ones shopping and we were greeted by the friendly staff. The place was packed with goods and fun one-of-a-kind items. We loved that it was mostly locally made products and grabbed some baked goods. We ordered lattes with flavors listed on the counter by the cashier. I got the Babe Ruth and the guy behind the counter made it and it was delicious! My husband got the Highlander and the young girl that made it must have missed some steps because it only tasted like steamed milk. We got the breakfast burritos on the menu, which are apparently prepackaged burritos that they heat up for you. They were good, just not made in store like I expected. Overall it was a good experience, and I love an opportunity to support locally...

The Coop has an awesome co-op concept, and feature many local artisans and their goods! They have everything from soaps and candles, to baked goods, crafts, grass fed meats, and even dog treats! There are so many amazing items you can't help but buy something, and we did, from Prairie Lane Soaps!

And of course the Coffee is out of this world! They have DOZENS of flavoring options to choose from (see the menu!). We chose Snickers, Peanut Butter, Samoa (our fave!), and Butter beer. It is a must try spot in the Wichita area that supports other local small businesses! They also have a drive thru location at 1815 East Madison Ave in Derby, if you are wanting...