Moony’s Coffee moving from food truck to Downtown location next February

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- In the early months of the new year, a local coffee shop will have a new stationary home in the heart of Downtown St. Joseph.

Moony's Coffee is planning the transition from a mobile truck to a physical coffee shop at 510 Edmond St. next February, next to 1st Barrel Brewing.

Since opening back in 2024, the business has seen steady growth, with a loyal base of customers often stopping in to try their popular specialty beverages such as the white chocolate-based drink known called Moonlight Mocha.

Over time, Moony's owners Maggie Johnson and Elizabeth Generaux both recognized the need for a storefront-based business model, particularly to help with storage of products and supplies during the winter months.

"We were trying to figure out something to solve our issues during winter," Johnson said. "Last year we had to close during winter because supplies froze over. We made a post on Facebook and the owner of this building reached out to us."

The transition from food truck to storefront will allow Moony's to stay open year-round. Generaux said creating a base of customers in the Downtown area will be key following the move away from the Belt Highway.

"It's hard to find a community in Downtown because we've mostly been on the Belt Highway and we have a lot of regulars there," Generaux said. "We kind of find our following in Downtown St. Joseph. It's a good problem to have, I think the widespread community of people and different personalities throughout the day will help."

A tentative opening date is set for Feb. 14, 2026, including a possible soft opening before then.