Tradecraft Coffee is permanently closed due to management issues. The shop is not the only coffee place to struggle to stay afloat in that same building in Eaton, Colorado. As of right now, the business is said to be permanently closed and not to reopen until it is under new management.
Tradecraft opened in early 2025 after Coffee House 29 and Ten24 were previously closed in that location. Tradecraft decided not to reopen after Dec. 15, the end of 2025, and closed for the rest of the year, planning to “relaunch” for the beginning of 2026. On Jan. 8, Tradecraft took to Facebook to announce that they are trying to “sell their business,” but that they would like it to stay open in that spot.
They would like a local owner or group to take the business over, and the only things they are looking for is new management and to keep their company morals the same. Tradecraft would close at 4 pm, therefore missing the afternoon crowd. There are so many people who have work during the day, and teens and kids are in school.
It is not possible to meet someone to study or even just meet up during the late afternoon hours and early evening.
“We’ve made the decision during our pause in operations to explore the sale of the cafe so it can continue in a way that is sustainable for the long term,” Tradecraft said on their Facebook.
The owner of Tradecraft Coffee was Josh Aragon, and he believed in the importance of helping the community.Tradecraft, Ten24, and Coffee House 29 were all non-profit organizations, standing for causes such as saving children from sex trafficking, donating items, and supporting at-risk women. Ten24 hosted external groups such as Sex Trafficking Awareness Group, teen events, and family events.
The business tried to stay open as a non-profit so they could run all of their services and make sure that they were giving back to their community. Some other things that they used to do included employment programs, donation drives, and fundraisers.
“I love that ministry, it is so cool and I know quite a few people from my church are really involved with it and love setting up these boxes for sex trafficking survivors and meeting some of the women they support and I absolutely love that!” said Maddie Robson, a former employee at Tradecraft.
The coffee house scene is important to all communities in many different ways. There are many uses for all different ages to gather and do multiple different things, such as Bible studies, mom groups, business meetings, casual meetings with friends, study groups, and overall, a safe and healthy place for people to hang out.
Tradecraft was special because it was a place that customers could go and sit to enjoy company. Businesses like Ziggis and Scooters are mainly drive-throughs, and are thriving because there are a lot of customers who can get coffee quickly instead of having to wait or go inside.
Tradecraft will hope to find new management because it stands for causes that have benefited the Eaton community.
