About Us / Meet the Owners:

Raised in small towns of the rural Midwest, owners Gabe and Jesse were somehow lucky enough to meet in Southern California fourteen years ago and proudly call each other “husband” today.  Their careers in finance brought them to Arizona, where they’ve been blessed to call Tempe home. 

For many, the recent global pandemic has been a time to reflect on how time and energy are spent and what marks an individual will leave on their family and neighbors. Gabe and Jesse knew it was time to leave the corporate world and create a legacy born out of the desire to create and cultivate community.

“I want to be known for how I treat my employees and my community. I want to be known for my coffee, sure, but I want to be known for those two things more. I just want to be a really good person that treats their employees well.” - Gabe Hagen

In their early years together in Southern California, they realized just how much coffee shops are centers of the communities they serve. They are a gathering place for sharing and exchanging ideas, coming together in common endeavors, and building networks and relationships. Their hope is that the community born at Brick Road Coffee can help to elevate their neighbors and make a small yet meaningful impact on their lives. After all, we are all sharing this journey through life, and every road traveled is better with more love & caffeine!

“Consider us the 'coffee pot' at the end of the rainbow.” - Jesse Shank