Two Bay View Cafes Plan Grand Opening Events
Jasher's Organic Tea House and Brew-Jas hosting June celebrations.
2686-2690 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. and 2721 S. Howell Ave. Photos by Sophie Bolich and Jeramey Jannene.
Amid a pre-summer wave of bar and restaurant openings, two existing businesses are planning formal celebrations to mark their arrival in Bay View.
Jasher’s Organic Tea House, 2690 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., will host a three-day grand opening from June 11 through 13, while nearby Brew-Jas Coffee House will welcome guests for an all-day celebration at its new location, 2721 S. Howell Ave., on June 20.
At Jasher’s, married couple Jack and Rumi DeDecker have been behind the counter since November 2025, serving an all-organic lineup of nearly two dozen teas, hot cocoa, pour-over coffee and an assortment of snacks. The menu spans herbal and caffeinated loose-leaf teas — available hot or iced — alongside ceremonial matcha and traditional masala chai made with black Assam tea, fresh ginger, whole spices and jaggery.
Jasher’s grand opening will kick off Thursday with a loyalty card launch and a ceramic teapot set giveaway. Friday’s programming includes a tea-tasting competition at 7 p.m., with prizes for the top three participants. On Saturday, musicians Braden Higgs and Priscilla Joy will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. The final day will also feature giveaways of tea boxes and gift cards.
Free samples will be available each day of the grand opening. The cafe will also debut a new line of iced teas, and its pet-friendly patio will be open throughout the event.
The cafe’s hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Brew-Jas Coffee House
Elsewhere in Bay View, Brew-Jas owners Marissa Lopez and John Reed are winding down their soft-opening phase in preparation for the cafe’s official launch.
It’s the couple’s second such event in two years, following the October 2024 opening of Brew-Jas’ flagship at 3062 S. 13th St.
“What started as a dream has grown into a second space built for community, connection, culture, and of course, great coffee,” the owners shared in an online post.
Like its sister location, the new Brew-Jas features local art, a full range of coffee, espresso and tea drinks and a selection of snacks. The spacious Bay View cafe offers plentiful seating and a back lounge area designed for longer stays.
The grand opening, beginning at 10 a.m., will include local vendors, coffee and opportunities for community connection.
The cafe’s regular hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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