![]() When COVID-19 hit back in March 2020, they made the conscious decision to create a safe workplace for their employees and stay open. ![]() From hiring the right people and ensuring that customers have a great experience to making consistent delicious coffee and food, Pony Espresso has perfected the art of learning by doing. Running a small business means learning on your feet, something the Boivins have become very good at. It is not without the support of the community that a business like Pony Espresso can grow and thrive. When I asked them why they continue to do what they do, their response was simple: the love and appreciation they have for their employees and the people of Jacksonville. They shared their story about why they moved to Jacksonville and bought the cafe, the challenges they faced as a young couple, raising a family, working every day except Christmas and New Year’s, and winning over the people of this small town. I had the pleasure to meet and speak with Chris and Kadie. The Boivins brought their love of food, coffee, and wine to the Rogue Valley after visiting our town and deciding that this was where they wanted to begin their life together. Founded in 1995 and bought by Chris and Kadie Boivin in 1998, Pony Espresso was one of the first drive-through coffee houses in Southern Oregon. Fifth Street, the Pony is a mainstay of Jacksonville. Art Presence Art Center Virtual Gallery ToursĪlmost any time of day you will see people hanging out on the deck or waiting in the drive through lane at Pony Espresso Café.Southern Oregon Wine Scene Digital Issues.
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