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February 15, 2026

The hottest new LA coffee shop is in this couple's backyard: 'People really want community'

Granada is one of the latest small businesses to open through the MEHKO program, which allows residents to make and sell food from their home.

The hottest new LA coffee shop is in this couple's backyard: 'People really want community'

TL;DR

  • Sydney Wayser and Isaac Watters are operating a successful home-based coffee shop called Granada in Echo Park, Los Angeles.
  • The coffee shop operates under California's MEHKO program, which permits residents to sell food prepared in their homes.
  • Granada has seen immediate success, with customers appreciating the intimate, community-focused environment.
  • The couple obtained a MEHKO permit, which involved food safety certification, business licensing, and inspections.
  • The MEHKO program has sales caps ($100,000 annually) and daily/weekly meal limits, which Wayser and Watters are prioritizing over high-volume sales to maintain their focus on community.
  • Wayser hopes the success of Granada inspires other individuals, particularly new mothers, to pursue entrepreneurial ventures through the MEHKO program.

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