If you haven’t heard the buzz around Brightside Blend, where have you been? Founded by Kamri Morris in 2024 as a bean-focused brand, this mobile coffee experience has taken off. Last fall, the team launched their trailer cafe, serving the handcrafted coffee drinks local fans now know and love.

“I’ve always had a huge love for coffee; I come from a very coffee-heavy family,” Morris explained. “We always joke with my grandma that I first had coffee when I was five years old. It’s just something that has kind of been ingrained in me from a young age.”

The shop is now putting down roots in a brick-and-mortar space slated to open this winter in South Arlington. While Morris isn't revealing the exact address just yet, she’s excited to build a vibrant gathering place for the community.

“Being able to have a solid spot where people can come, get their beans, they can have their drinks, they can have a good conversation, get a sense of community, that’s important,” Morris said. “I like to chat, I like to get to know people… I want you to feel better than you came.”

The outside of the Brightside Blend trailer. — Have you seen this coffee trailer around town? | Photo via Brightside Blend

Once this location opens, Morris says she still plans to run the trailer, though likely on a reduced schedule.

The brick-and-mortar also means something else exciting — an expanded menu. Plus, fan favorites like the Cookie Butter Bliss are here to stay.

“Some fan favorites, like our Cookie Butter, we plan to add permanently because I think everyone would riot in the streets if we took that off of our menu,” Morris joked.

The current favorite is the seasonal Pumpkin Patch. Stay tuned for the upcoming winter menu, featuring the Gingerbread Latte and Peppermint Frost Latte.

A year-round favorite and perfect first order is the Brightside.

“That’s our signature drink, made with a homemade bourbon vanilla bean syrup. If you get it iced, you get, of course, our signature cold foam, and then it’s topped with a little smoked sea salt. That’s our number one seller.”

The team of Brightside Blend standing behind their stand at an event. — Grab a cup of coffee at one of these events. | Photo via Brightside Blend

While waiting for the brick-and-mortar location to open, you can find them at various spots throughout Northern Virginia — primarily in Arlington. The trailer keeps a regular schedule Monday through Friday.

Plus, don’t miss Brightside Blend at these upcoming weekend events:

Saturday, Oct. 17 | Meadow Farms in Falls Church
Saturday, Oct. 24 | Fall Festival in McLean
Saturday, Nov. 14 | Botanologica in Falls Church
Saturday, Nov. 21 | Rosslyn Holiday Market
Saturday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 6 | Jingle & Mingle in Clarendon

If you miss them at one of these locations, you can also enjoy a cup of their coffee at Westover Taco. Recently transformed into a women’s sports bar, this spot offers a tasty brunch alongside tacos and margaritas.