Mad Goat Coffee, a beloved local coffee shop, is expanding its reach with the opening of a new location in Champaign. This marks the third shop for the business, which first opened its doors a decade ago in Danville. The new Champaign shop, located at 57 E. Main St., is set to open on Tuesday with hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.
The co-owner of the Champaign location, Daniel Thompson, expressed his excitement about the new venture, stating that they are grateful for the support they have received and are eager to welcome customers into their space. The Champaign shop is a collaboration between Mad Goat’s leadership and two local couples, Ben and Emily Karwoski and Daniel and Allie Thompson.
The story behind this partnership is one of friendship and shared passion for the coffee industry. Thompson and Karwoski, who had previously worked at Mad Goat Coffee, decided to join forces with the original founders after a year and a half of learning about the business.
In other news, Maize Mexican Grill’s original location on Green St. in Champaign is set to close at the end of May due to a new development project. The restaurant’s owner expressed sadness about the closure but hinted at the possibility of returning to the same location in the future.
Additionally, Atkins Golf Club is gearing up to open a new sports bar called Oskee’s Sports Pub in May, offering a fun atmosphere and good food for patrons. And Chambana Urgent Care is set to open a new walk-in clinic by May 1, providing affordable healthcare services to the local community.
Lastly, the Danville Light Opera Musical Theatre received a grant from Downtown Danville, Inc. to improve its rehearsal space, showcasing the community’s support for the arts. The theatre group will be presenting “Godspell” at the Danville Masonic Temple in April, continuing its tradition of bringing musical theatre to the area since 1956.