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 & quiet booths
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. That moment lives in every cup we pour.
Smile lines & crow's feet
The beautiful evidence of a life spent laughing with people you love. Coffee is the reason people linger just a little longer.
Deep breaths & warm cups
Because sometimes the kindest thing you can offer someone is a warm cup and a listening ear. That's hospitality. That's what we do.
Old souls & wistful thinkers
The ones who linger. The ones who wonder. The ones who feel everything deeply. You are always, always welcome here.
This is what coffee means to me — and it's what moves me to show up to every event with warmth, intention, and genuine love for people. My faith is the quiet reason behind all of it. We don't just serve coffee. We serve people. Every cup is an act of love.
"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, FL, I built this business around a deep love for people and a belief that every gathering deserves warmth. When I'm not behind the bar, I'm spending time with my feline fur-babies Frodo and Sam, watching some type of Medieval show with my husband, and dreaming up the next way to make someone's event unforgettable.
