April 7, 2025
One Thirteen Coffeehouse Opens in Eustis, Welcoming Community with Love and Lattes
By Kyle Coppola
One Thirteen Coffeehouse Opens in Eustis, Welcoming Community with Love and Lattes
EUSTIS, Fla. — One Thirteen Coffeehouse officially opened its doors this past weekend, inviting the community into a space that’s about more than just coffee—it’s about connection, comfort, and home.
Located at 113 N Bay Street in the heart of downtown Eustis, the new coffee shop is the vision of longtime Lake County residents Daniel and Rae Chimento. The couple, married for 25 years and proud parents and grandparents, say the coffeehouse is a reflection of their deep love for people and their faith.
(Daniel is a retired firefighter with 23 years of service and Rea is a lifelong member of the Eustis community. Photo Credit – One Thirteen Coffeehouse.)
“We built One Thirteen Coffeehouse on the values found in 1 Corinthians 13—love, kindness, and genuine connection,” said Rae Chimento. “It’s a space where everyone is welcome, where conversations flow, and where the community can truly come together.”
Daniel, a firefighter with 23 years of service, and Rae, a lifelong member of the Eustis community, describe the shop as an extension of their home. With cozy seating, warm décor, and the smell of fresh-brewed coffee in the air, the café offers more than caffeine—it offers a sense of belonging.
(One Thirteen Coffeehouse is locally owned and operated. It’s a destination you need to try.)
The grand opening was celebrated with family, friends, and a steady flow of new patrons eager to try the house brews and homemade pastries. Laughter, conversation, and heartfelt hugs filled the space as One Thirteen made its official debut.
“This isn’t just a place to grab a cup of coffee,” said Daniel. “It’s a place to slow down, connect with others, and be part of something meaningful.”
(We absolutely love businesses with a local story. Be sure to support them. Photo Credit – One Thirteen Coffeehouse.)
Serving up handcrafted drinks and sweet treats made with love, One Thirteen Coffeehouse hopes to become a staple in the Eustis community. Be sure to come out and support this brand new local business. Congratulations to both Daniel and Rae!
As the Chimentos put it: this is just the beginning of something beautiful.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
