Good Morning Martin

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

Wow, this is really happening... A post from the local bakery downtown.

"I am so sorry. I can’t believe this is happening…
As you know, we are living in strange times, and it’s not easy for small businesses right now. With tariffs and shortages, we regret to announce that after a lot of thought, we are moving forward with our plans.
Homemade strawberry butter, and what will no doubt win awards, our house made honey butter, are officially ready. Waffles start on the 12th, and with that there will no doubt be a butter shortage in West Tennessee. It’s not easy to talk about this, but it’s something I feel I need to be honest with you about. The butter days, as we used to say, when the butter flowed freely, are about to get a little more restricted.
Our strawberry butter and soon to be world famous honey butter will be available to purchase alongside our much anticipated waffles.
Waffles start at 6 AM on the 12th.
Thank you all so much for your patronage. We can’t wait to bring better butter into your lives. It has truly changed our lives.
Keep it local. Keep it made with butter."

- Butter Bandit 2.0

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

In love with this!

01/06/2026

Our original Memphis toast, toasted sourdough, Jiff peanut butter, bananas, bacon, honey, with a little cinnamon on top, is now on the all day menu. You can now order our Memphis and avocado toast from 6:00am to 8:00pm!

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

If your plans include great food, handcrafted cocktails, and a place that feels just right —
you’re already headed to Blue Oak.

Dinner starts here. ✨

Open 4-9pm

01/04/2026

It’s January 4th.
We are closed on Sundays.
We will miss you today, but tomorrow is only a day away!

I am boring. For years, I have kept my exact morning routine 7 days a week, even on Sundays.

Running a service business by nature is chaotic, and having strict structure brings order to that chaos. What makes this type of business so interesting to me is creating a shared vision of value through service that brings order and meaning to the chaos.

Sure, it is a job that has standard ways of doing things. There is a way of pulling shots. There is a way of making our turkey avocado crunch sandwich. There is a way of serving cookies. But what can make the difference between good and extraordinary experiences is the why behind service.

I believe that is what people mean when they say something is baked with love, or that they can taste that it was made with love. It was made with care and intention. I want people to feel that when they come to the shop, and I am challenged to communicate that effectively with our team. I can say we have had many days of intentional service in 2025, but it is not something you achieve and then relax in.

For me, it is the hardest part of running a business. This is a people business through and through. It’s messy and complicated we are all human. It’s easy to forget why we serve. It is not to push as much product as possible, start more businesses for business sake, or even work as fast as we possibly can. It is to show intention in everything that we do through serving each other.

At the start of every year, as many do, I make lots of lists and big plans. This year I have tried to narrow everything down to focusing on 1 word to frame all decisions in. For 2026, that word is intentionality. Everything should connect back to our why. Every move should show intention.

So, I’ve considered secret hours for coffee Society members on Sundays. I’m here anyway, having a French press, writing, and thinking of more ways of adding butter to cookies. Would have to work out some sort of password or key card system. I’m not sure yet, just a thought.

See you tomorrow!

01/03/2026

Thank you guys for supporting locally roasted coffee and fresh baked cookies today 🙂
Downtown Martin is truly the best place to be, especially on a Saturday.

It would not be possible to have a business like this without you guys and the support of other local businesses in town. Blake’s, Woodfire Pizza, The Oyster Bar, Cadillac’s, and The Hawks Nest are all on Lindell, and there are so many other great places to eat and plenty of places to shop off Lindell Street in downtown.

I know there has been negativity lately with the city, and of course, like all small towns, we have our little local rivalries. But the truth is, Martin is a great place to be, and what makes it so great is when people decide to make Martin what it should be instead of spending energy tearing each other down.

So if you are looking for a truly made in Martin experience, start with locally roasted coffee right here in Martin, then grab a bite, shop local, and take a walk through a thriving downtown that you made possible by choosing to keep it local!

Thank you guys for supporting locally roasted coffee and fresh baked cookies today 🙂
Downtown Martin is truly the best place to be, especially on a Saturday.

It would not be possible to have a business like this without you guys and the support of other local businesses in town. Blake’s, Woodfire Pizza, La Cabaña, Blue Oak Oyster Bar, Cadillac’s, and The Hawks Nest are all on Lindell, and there are so many other great places to eat and plenty of places to shop off Lindell Street in downtown.

I know there has been negativity lately with the city, and of course, like all small towns, we have our little local rivalries. But the truth is, Martin is a great place to be, and what makes it so great is when people decide to make Martin what it should be instead of spending energy tearing each other down.

So if you are looking for a truly made in Martin experience, start with locally roasted coffee right here in Martin, then grab a bite, shop local, and take a walk through a thriving downtown that you made possible by choosing to keep it local!