My Story
Old Soul was born from a simple truth — that a cup of coffee has always been an invitation. To slow down. To lean in. To be present with the person sitting across from you. This is my truth. This is why I do what I do.
First Dates
Where two people decide, over coffee, that they'd like to know each other better. My husband and I had our first date at a coffee shop.
Smile Lines
The beautiful evidence of a life spent laughing with people you love. Coffee is the reason people linger just a little longer.
Deep Breaths
Because sometimes the kindest thing you can offer someone is a warm cup and a listening ear. That's hospitality. That's Old Soul.
This is what coffee means to me, and it's what moves me to show up to every event with intention and sincerity. My faith is the quiet foundation behind it all. I don't just serve coffee. I serve people.
"Love one another as I have loved you." — John 15:12
Meet Makeda
I'm Makeda, owner, barista, and the heart behind Old Soul Coffee. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, I built this business around a deep love for people and a belief that the Lord has called me to serve my community through genuine hospitality. Every drink is an opportunity to slow down, share a conversation, and help create meaningful moments. When I'm not behind the bar, you'll usually find me spending time with my feline fur-babies, Frodo and Sam, embracing my inner nerd with my husband, or dreaming up new ways to make someone's event unforgettable.