The Houston-based American-Italian coffee shop will offer signature coffees, drinks and food options.
The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) today announced that Minuti Coffee, a premium American-Italian coffee shop concept that combines the traditional Italian coffee house with a modern American touch, will open a new location at the museum, marking the first food and drink concept at Ellington Airport as well for the museum. Minuti Coffee is slated to open Saturday, July 23.
The café inside the Lone Star Flight Museum will be an added experience for museum visitors of all ages and will feature a variety of specialty menu items like Italian-style iced coffees called Shakeratos; Cioco Delice, a signature drinkable chocolate; Biospresso, a delicious and healthy yogurt-based espresso alternative to energy drinks, freshly brewed Italian blend coffees, smoothies and a full menu of pastries, sandwiches, salads, and wraps for breakfast and lunch. Seasonal and special menu items will be added throughout the year.
The casual food and drink concept was made possible through a partnership between LSFM and Houston-based Minuti Coffee company owner, Ardavan Motamedi. He said, “I believe in the Lone Star Flight Museum, their mission and how they impact the community. Part of my business includes a commitment to creating positive effect in Houston. I wanted to do something big to support the museum, so this Minuti Coffee location has been donated to the Lone Star Flight Museum for their visitors and the community to enjoy.” Motamedi has more than a dozen Minuti Coffee locations in the Greater Houston area, with more to come.
LSFM President and CEO Lt. Gen. (ret.) Doug Owens said, “When the Lone Star Flight Museum relocated in 2017 to Ellington Airport, a food and drink experience in the museum was part of our overall plan. We considered many options over the last few years, but after meeting with Ardavan and learning more about him, the Minuti Coffee franchise, and the opportunities that came with it, we knew we had found the right fit.” He added, “Ardavan’s generosity fulfills a huge goal for us. Now, visitors and early morning coffee drinkers can enjoy Minuti Coffee right here at LSFM! It’s going to be a great addition to our museum and a welcomed food and drink option for the workforce at Ellington and nearby businesses.”
The café will be located just inside the entrance to the museum with additional access from outside the museum. Operating hours will be Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accommodate both morning and afternoon customers. The café will be closed on Sundays.
For the grand opening on Saturday, July 23, the museum has planned a variety of special offers and limited time opportunities for museum visitors for the grand opening. Visit the LSFM website and social media pages for the latest information and promotions.
This summer, LSFM visitors can not only enjoy Minuti Coffee, but the museum is also featuring new exhibits, visiting aircraft, programs, events, summer camps and scouts on this season’s flight plan. Get all the details and registration information online. Not a member? Become one today and take advantage of lots of great offers.