It’s a point of pride for Missoulians that we fiercely support our local coffee shops. Each of us has our favorite, and when it comes time to order, that barista knows our order. This year, three local women branched out to create Campground Coffee Company. Served out of a vintage camper named “Betty,” their full menu can come to you hot (or cold!) and ready.
Going into business together was a no-brainer for Meg Peterson and her friend, Bri Koke. The two worked together at Loose Caboose for seven years. When they decided to go into business together, Bri’s sister Dani joined the team as Chief Everything Officer. “Dani is one of the busiest people I know,” said Meg. “And Meg is an artist. She’s the creative side of the business,” said Dani. Bri agreed. “We all communicate so well together,” she said.
When inspiration struck, Bri and Meg started their search for a coffee camper. “It was one of those things where you talk about it, then all of a sudden everything starts dropping into place,” said Meg. They found a camper for sale in Whitefish and jumped in a car to drive up that day. “The seller had three other buyers but she said she liked us and wanted us to have her,” Bri said. “Her” became “Betty White,” named after the famed actress who had recently passed away at the time. With a facelift from the sisters’ father, Betty was ready for her Missoula premiere. “She gives off cozy vibes,” said Bri. “She’s like the fourth member of the team.”
These seasoned baristas serve a full menu of coffee and beverages from their mobile counter. They can cater big events like holiday parties and fundraisers, but they also aim to offer affordable options for smaller functions, like serving in the parking lot outside a business for their employee appreciation day. They have some innovative ideas as well. “We’d like to create a post-party package, something for the day after a big event,” said Dani. “Wouldn’t it be great if your wedding guests could wake up to the toasty aroma of a full-service coffee truck parked outside?”
The women of Campground Coffee Company know the Missoula market. Bri said it perfectly: “People in Missoula are loyal to their coffee.” Meg agreed. “ We’ll hand a drink to someone through the window and then they’ll hang around to chat. Coffee does that. It allows people to simply talk and disconnect from everything. That’s a big part of why we’re doing this.”
To inquire about your next event, call 406.546.3268 or message @cgcoffeeco on Instagram.