Baba Java Coffee, a local coffee shop with a global mission, is dedicated to not only serving exceptional coffee but also supporting the communities that produce it.
Founded in 2016 by Joshua Parvin and Brad Haynes after a transformative trip to Oman, Baba Java aims to foster a deeper connection between coffee drinkers and coffee producers. The café opened its first location in Hoover in 2019 and has since reached several milestones, including becoming the official hot coffee provider for the 2022 World Games. In March 2024, Baba Java opened a new location in Homewood.
“We want to make sure the farmers making this coffee can make a living and thrive,” said Lee Wideman, director of client services. The café’s mission is centered around supporting coffee-growing communities, ensuring they benefit from the global coffee industry.
Beyond serving great coffee, Baba Java is passionate about educating others in the industry. The café created a podcast, Coffee You, dedicated to supporting other coffee shops in their growth.
Some of the café’s signature offerings include the Maple Brown Sugar Latte and single-origin pour-overs, which highlight the diverse flavors of different coffee regions. On Wednesdays, customers can enjoy Yemen coffee, a rare treat in the U.S. that showcases the origins of coffee.
“Yemen is one of the first places coffee was grown,” said Wideman, emphasizing the company’s dedication to showcasing diverse coffee cultures and their global impact.
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