When a dream becomes a reality, you can see it on the bright faces of the successful. Such is definitely the case with Allie Commons, owner of RIVET Coffee Bar and Roastery. After more than three decades, Commons turned her teenage dream of owning a coffee shop into a booming, multi-location business providing fresh food and a selection of beverages including coffee, tea and smoothies.
Originating in Westfield, RIVET Coffee opened its Zionsville doors on September 21, becoming the third location for the coffee bar and roastery.
“Opening RIVET was the culmination of a 30-year dream and a prayer to serve people coffee,” Commons says. “I love meeting people and getting to know folks. People love coffee and gathering together, so RIVET is a perfect fit.”
Commons brings RIVET to Zionsville in partnership with Graham Rahal, American race car driver and small business owner. RIVET officially joins GR Brands in the Graham Rahal campus. “Customers can expect the same great service, exceptional food and coffee as you’d find at our original location in Westfield, where Graham and Courtney [Rahal] started frequenting as customers before asking us to partner with them in the vision Graham has brought to Zionsville,” Commons says.
Situated between the Ducati dealership and Graham Rahal Performance, RIVET’s sleek interior welcomes customers with a cozy, modern atmosphere and friendly staff. “We want to provide a comfortable environment where folks feel welcomed and served well,” Commons says. “Providing excellent customer service is our motto, mission and motivation, all the while focusing on the quality we put into our house-roasted coffee beans, fresh, made-to-order food, and outstanding coffee and espresso menu.”
Commons wants to provide the same tried-and-true menu to Zionsville residents, including food items such as pearl sugar Liege waffles, a variety of frittatas, and a collection of open-faced sandwiches, along with tasty seasonal beverages like the cinnamon maple latte and snowball cookie cold brew. “Customers love our offerings so we were asked to bring the same menu to this location, with seasonal rotations to our food and drink menus,” Commons says.
Commons is proud to call her roastery and cafe a family business. She works alongside her daughter-in-law, who manages the business. In addition to their retail stores, RIVET also offers fresh coffee beans for purchase, a coffee bean subscription, and a rewards program, which you can check out on their RIVET Rewards page.
RIVET Coffee Bar and Roastery is located at 10850 Creek Way, Suite 3 in Zionsville. To learn more, visit rivetcoffee.com.
