The Brothers K Coffehouse was opened in 2005 by Brian and John Kim under the belief that the quality of life experienced by those who wake up every morning can be markedly enhanced by a warm welcome and a cup of really good coffee. The shop has become a beloved social anchor for the neighborhood.
John Kim
Brian Kim
Designed by Jonathan Liss ca. 2010.
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John asked me to help examine the long-standing relationship between Brothers K and south-east Evanston. John wanted to pay tribute to how welcoming the residents of the neighborhood have always been to the business, and how the coffee shop, a staple of civilized society, has tried to return the love by serving as a meeting place, a de facto community center, a "third-place" destination, and a landmark. Instead of doing this, I drew John and Brian as pigeons and put little hats on them.”
Jay Ryan
thebirdmachine.com
Created by local artist and musician Carla Hayden. The brothers loved the painting depicting a local resident and longtime regular of the coffeeshop. George would come in every morning for his cup of coffee and hang with his buddies around the same table. We feel his warm smile, and the soft color palette of the painting give us the good vibes.
The Brothers K Coffehouse was opened in 2005 by Brian and John Kim under the belief that the quality of life experienced by those who wake up every morning can be markedly enhanced by a warm welcome and a cup of really good coffee. The shop has become a beloved social anchor for the neighborhood.
John Kim
Brian Kim
Designed by Jonathan Liss ca. 2010
“
John asked me to help examine the long-standing relationship between Brothers K and south-east Evanston. John wanted to pay tribute to how welcoming the residents of the neighborhood have always been to the business, and how the coffee shop, a staple of civilized society, has tried to return the love by serving as a meeting place, a de facto community center, a "third-place" destination, and a landmark. Instead of doing this, I drew John and Brian as pigeons and put little hats on them.”
Jay Ryan
thebirdmachine.comCreated by local artist and musician Carla Hayden. The brothers loved the painting depicting a local resident and longtime regular of the coffeeshop. George would come in every morning for his cup of coffee and hang with his buddies around the same table. We feel his warm smile, and the soft color palette of the painting give us the good vibes.
History
The Brothers K Coffehouse was opened in 2005 by Brian and John Kim under the belief that the quality of life experienced by those who wake up every morning can be markedly enhanced by a warm welcome and a cup of really good coffee. The shop has become a beloved social anchor for the neighborhood.
John Kim
Brian Kim
Designed by Jonathan Liss ca. 2010
“
John asked me to help examine the long-standing relationship between Brothers K and south-east Evanston. John wanted to pay tribute to how welcoming the residents of the neighborhood have always been to the business, and how the coffee shop, a staple of civilized society, has tried to return the love by serving as a meeting place, a de facto community center, a "third-place" destination, and a landmark. Instead of doing this, I drew John and Brian as pigeons and put little hats on them.”
Jay Ryan
thebirdmachine.com
Created by local artist and musician Carla Hayden. The brothers loved the painting depicting a local resident and longtime regular of the coffeeshop. George would come in every morning for his cup of coffee and hang with his buddies around the same table. We feel his warm smile, and the soft color palette of the painting give us the good vibes.