Dwayne and Terri Vennerberg, life-long residents of the Stanton area, are bringing a Swedish-American coffee house named “Fika Coffee Hus” to Stanton’s downtown later this year, according to Stanton Community Development Director, Jenna Ramsey. The coffee shop, bakery and pop-up space will be located at 313 Broad Avenue in Stanton. Stanton has always been known for its Swedish traditions including the tradition of inviting people over for a cup of coffee. Ramsey says the tradition is important to continue in the Stanton Community and important to its culture.

Terri Vennerberg says “This certainly is an exciting adventure for us and something we want to make part of the fabric of the community. I’m sure many know this, but for those who don’t, Fika is a Swedish verb which means ‘to meet over coffee’ and that is what we want to bring to our area. We will offer a comfortable place to meet with friends over handcrafted coffees and teas along with tasty bakery treats. We will have Wi-Fi and items from a variety of vendors.”

The building is owned by Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FMTC) which will rent the space to the Vennerberg’s for the coffee adventure after construction/remodeling in the building is complete in late summer or early fall. The Fika Coffee Hus will offer many opportunities including, specialty coffees including Stanton’s “own” coffee, baked goods, cooking classes, and items by area vendors. The goal is to have a variety of items for purchase but to also provide pop-up space to area vendors to promote local entrepreneurs.