Mission Cold Brew Co — Restaurant in Fall River

Finding Mission Cold Brew Co requires the determination of a textile worker navigating the labyrinthine Barnard Mills complex circa 1875. Tucked into Suite 25 on the second floor of this converted granite behemoth at 657 Quarry Street, the café remains frustratingly elusive even with GPS guidance. Multiple visitors report enlisting fellow building occupants as reluctant tour guides, transforming a simple coffee run into an inadvertent community exercise.

Once discovered, however, the space rewards the effort. The soaring ceilings and exposed industrial bones of this 150-year-old cotton mill create an authentically weathered backdrop that no amount of distressed décor could replicate. Mike and Sarah Pudlo have wisely embraced their setting, pairing metal bistro chairs with abundant greenery and strategic lighting that transforms utilitarian architecture into Instagram catnip.

Service consistently earns praise for genuine warmth. Staff navigate questions about both the building's history and the extensive cold brew lineup with equal enthusiasm, though their cheerful directions to the restroom ("down the hall, past the yoga studio") serve as regular reminders of this unconventional retail context.

Mission Cold Brew's menu reflects serious commitment to their signature product. The Classic Cold Brew delivers clean, bright notes without the harsh bite plaguing many commercial operations. Their nitrogen-infused version achieves the coveted cascade effect, creating genuinely creamy mouthfeel that justifies the premium. Adventurous options like Vietnamese Coconut Cream Cold Brew demonstrate technical skill, though flavored variations occasionally veer toward sweetness that masks rather than complements the coffee.

The limitation becomes apparent for traditionalists: Mission Cold Brew offers exclusively plant-based milk alternatives. While their oat milk performs admirably in cold applications, those craving conventional cappuccinos will find options restricted to the tea menu or departure entirely.

The house-made cold-brewed teas show impressive attention to detail, with fruit infusions achieving sweetness through actual fruit rather than syrups. Belgian-style Liège waffles arrive with proper pearl sugar crystals that caramelize appealingly, though the limited food menu suggests this remains primarily a beverage operation.

The Pudlos operate around an explicitly charitable mission, donating 10% of purchases plus annual profits to anti-trafficking organizations. While such social entrepreneurship has become increasingly common, Mission Cold Brew's commitment appears substantive rather than performative, though customers seeking purely transactional coffee experiences may find the mission messaging omnipresent.

Limited hours (Thursday through Saturday, 8am-2pm) and the second-floor location suggest priorities extending beyond maximizing foot traffic. This approach serves their wholesale business model but may frustrate spontaneous visitors.

For cold brew enthusiasts willing to navigate the building's maze-like layout, Mission Cold Brew delivers expertly crafted products in a genuinely distinctive setting. The friendly service and authentic industrial atmosphere compensate for location challenges, though limited hours and plant-milk-only policy narrow the potential audience.

The Pudlos have created something genuinely odd: a coffee shop that successfully integrates social mission with serious beverage craft while preserving rather than sanitizing their historic setting. Whether that combination justifies the effort required to find them depends largely on one's tolerance for adventure and appreciation for cold brew's...

The cold brew here is delicious, it is smooth, not bitter but has that bold cold brew tastes you are looking for, and The Ultimo has just enough sweetness from the custard and vanilla to make your coffee perfect. The have delicious cold foam and the 3 times I have been there with my husband we have enjoyed 2 custom drinks that we made and during the week of Saint Patty's we got the Mission Mudslide which hubby loved & I got the Shamrock Ultimo which was better than any shamrock shake or drink out there in my opinion. The Liege waffle is also a must buy, it is a very unique treat and has little sugar crystals in it and a very unique dough, unlike a normal waffle it is more of a bread like texture. Yesterday we went and hubby had the Shamrock Ultimo, and I Had them make me a custome drink with a mocha Ultimo base and brownie batter syrup, and a peanut butter foam, it was soooo good. The owner Sara and the associate Michelle are amazing people, and they have stolen us away from any other coffee places 😆. They also have some really good cold brew bagged teas, I have tried them all, Soo worth buying!! There are many more things on the mule u to try Cold teas, matcha, chai and more, but the make such delicious cold brew it's hard to order...

Love the atmosphere; delicious sweets & cold brew coffee... I'm in! I found them on facebook, i love coffee so i was super pumped to try them. Theyre a little tough to locate, at first, due to there being no signs of where they are located... nevermind that they are even there. Hopefully building management will allow them to atleast put signs at the points of entry to help out new visitors. The ladies were super helpful and definitely took the time to explain everything to us since it was our first time. I got the Mocha Ultimo & legion waffle.. my friend got the nitro cold brew, legion waffle & cold press bar; everything was delicious. The coffees were spot on to what we like, especially for my friend.. shes definitely doesnt like really strong coffee so it was cool that they had a lighter option for her. They have specialty teas if coffee isnt your thing & serve matcha too! They work with seasonal fruits & herbs and are always changing things up! They also donate 10% of sales (dont quote me on exact terms) to 1 of 4 charities they work!! Definitely check them out, especially if you love...