New Maricopa coffee shop hopes to serve more than fresh brew

7 Java Street, formerly Seven Cups Coffee, opened its doors Tuesday and is brewing more than a hot cup of coffee for customers.

The owner and new staff of 7 Java Street, which changed hands last month, is looking to make a difference in the community and provide a place for Maricopa residents to feel welcome.

Patricia King, a Christian minister who hosts the Patricia King Everlasting Love television show, purchased the new shop from the Hajaig family.

“She felt in her heart that God was leading her to open this shop,” said 7 Java Street General Manager Frank Torres.

King is currently out of the country and could not be reached for this article.

Maricopa residents looking for appetizing treats or a coffee pick-me-up can choose from several options at 7 Java Street, and on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, everything is 50 percent off.

The store, located in the Shops at Maricopa Fiesta at  20800 N. John Wayne Parkway, offers caffé lattes, caffé americanos, caffé mochas, protein shakes, bagels, crepes and more.

“The crepes sell a lot,” Torres said.

The baristas at 7 Java Street will make your crepe to order and can put anything on it. One of the most popular creations is a crepe with Nutella, strawberries, bananas and powdered sugar. 

On Wednesday morning, the shop had a steady stream of customers. People sat in comfy, plush chairs using the free Wi-Fi or gathered around tables in groups.

Around that time, Sara Westergaard from Alberta, Canada, dropped by for the second day in a row.

“The coffee was actually really good,” she said. “Everyone is really, really nice and friendly.”

During her first visit she tried an iced caramel macchiato, and on Wednesday, she ordered coffee and a breakfast bagel. It was good, she said, and also reasonably priced.

Jose Molina, who works at the adjacent Panda Express, came by the store to order four caramel cappuccinos for him and his friends. On Tuesday, he tried a crepe.

“The flavor yesterday was good,” he said. “It was a different style but it was really good.”

Torres welcomed each person who came in the store while also brewing a cup of coffee for a customer. Torres, who is involved in XP Ministries, has never been a barista before, but he wanted to do something to help the Maricopa community. When King asked him if he wanted to be involved, he said yes.

I didn’t ask about my salary. We’re not concerned about salaries,” he said. “We just want to be here.”