Happy People Coffee Company — Restaurant in Paris

Absolutely amazing.

If you're stopping here you will never want Starbucks again- and if you do then you don't deserve the coffee or hospitality that comes from Happy People.

Let's start with the customer service; hands down the best you will find at any coffee joint. Not only are they super friendly and not like the "fake trained customer service" actual real genuine tell me how you ended up here friendly. The type that explains how their drinks will taste different than- the place I use to get matcha green tea from- then make it a million times better; so when you go back to your old place you will immediately regret it and kick yourself for thinking it was acceptable at some point. The kind of friendly that makes "special" coffee for kids so their parents don't have to allow the real deal. I could go on but to sum it up- they have the good ole small town southern hospitality customer service.

Next the coffee I personally treat myself to a Matcha while in shop because they make the best ones, but I always take home a pound of whole bean coffee. They are super knowledgeable on their products and will answer any and every question you have. The coffees are clearly labeled with all their information including acidity which is very important to my household. They also don't overly sweeten their drinks so you can enjoy their coffee and actually feel the benefits from it and not an overly sugary syrup mess. Don't let it fool you they aren't to un-sweetened you can't finish your drink I promise. Try it plus if you let them know you were a Starbucks lover they will make it sweeter for you but still won't overpower and you'll love the taste of the coffee. Unless overly sweet is your thing I bet they could manage that just not my cup of joe.

Finally I'm just going to touch base on the retail. They have the cutest storage containers for coffee. They have the prettiest and probably most unique coffee cup section. Their shirts are super comfortable and I love the uniqueness of their logo! Definitely have some good gifts if you are just wanting to shop local I know they have other goodies as well.

If you made it this far thank you and I appreciate your time. If you made it here by looking for a quick summary all I can say is "check it out for yourself." You won't be disappointed I promise and if you are...

I discovered Happy People Coffee in Feb 2020 while house hunting in the Paris, KY, area. It was a cold day, they were open, they were exceptionally friendly, and their coffee really hit the spot. I came back two months later to try their bagged coffee to make at home, and again, they were exceptionally friendly. Julie helped me - she's outstanding - and she helped me pick the types of coffee I might like. I like a medium roast, low acidity, and smooth. She gave me some options, and I walked out with two bags. I've been hooked ever since.

Going to Happy People is like going to your favorite local bar and working your way through their craft beer selection. Because Happy People has so many different types, I try something new every trip in (I ended up getting a house in Lexington, so I drive up to Happy People every three months and stock up on different selections). I used to drink only flavored coffees. Hazelnut, Southern Pecan, some holiday blends. I don't drink any of that anymore because Happy People made me realize that when you start out with a good bean, you don't need to add flavoring. I now understand that the bean brings the flavor, and Happy People's beans bring the flavor!!!

This last trip up (April 2021), I got the Rwanda City and Moka Java. I can tell you with straight up honesty that the Rwanda City is the best coffee I have ever had. I mean, it's "I have to hand out free cups of this coffee to everyone I know so all people can experience this joy" good. Smooth, crisp, a fantastic flavor. I can't believe I made this coffee in my own house. It has a high-end flavor and crispness that I've only gotten in local, family-owned cafes by people who care about the coffee they serve. That's the major takeaway here. The folks at Happy People care about the coffee they serve, and they prove it when you're in their shop and when you're at home making the coffee yourself.

To the folks at Happy People, thank you. I've told TONS of people about you and your coffee. Please never stop carrying the Rwanda City. I can't wait to go back and...

I have been here multiple times and have always had fantastic food and service(I'm not much of a coffee drinker so I can offer no reviews on that). The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because the last 2 times I've ordered, my order was made incorrectly. Both orders were placed online. The first one was a strawberry(fruit) and Nutella sammy. When I got back to my office with it, not only was the bread not toasted(as advertised) but it had strawberry jelly instead of actual fruit. When I called to inquire, they said they had run out and had to substitute it. I understand things like that happen but I would've have appreciated being told at the counter so I could have gotten a refund. The second time, I ordered a club that was missing the avocado, which I know is an honest mistake. And I know this may not seem like a big deal and I guess in the grand scheme of things, it isn't. But with things as expensive as they are getting, I like to at least get what I paid for. I don't want to be that person that checks her food at the counter...