Ostara Coffee
There’s something about a good coffee shop that feels like a well-kept secret. Even when everyone else has caught on, even when the tables are full and the espresso machine hums nonstop, there’s still this sense that you’ve found something special. Ostara Coffee Roasters is that kind of place. And when you pair it with the handmade perfection of Birdy’s Bagels? You get breakfast that feels less like a meal and more like a moment worth slowing down for.
On April 6, that moment stretches all day long at Open Streets 2025, where Ostara and Birdy’s team up for their most ambitious collaboration yet: a full-scale breakfast experience right on Magnolia. Coffee, bagels, and an energy that buzzes louder than any caffeine jolt.
It’s not their first time working together. The two women-owned businesses first linked up for a series of Yoga Brunches at Bumble Bee Yoga Community, later taking over Ostara’s newly opened Near Southside shop for a Galentine’s Day celebration. The pairing made sense: Ostara, founded in March 2022, and Birdy’s, popping up in 2023, both rooted in the kind of community spirit that turns small businesses into institutions.
“It’s been really special to be part of small businesses and women truly supporting each other,” says Holly Griffith, owner of Birdy’s Bagels. “Birdy’s wouldn’t have been able to grow without the support and openness of Ostara and the other coffee shops around town that have hosted us.”
For Open Streets, the duo isn’t holding back. Ostara, returning for its second year, will be selling packaged coffee and cold brew at the Wandering Roots Farmers Market. But the real draw? The collaborative breakfast tent featuring bagel-and-coffee pairings designed to elevate your morning ritual. Think a Pink Strawberry Bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese alongside a Strawberry Oatmilk Matcha Latte. Or a Honey Cinnamon Almond Bagel matched with a Honey Cinnamon Almond Latte.
“I don’t think anything like this has ever been done at a Near Southside event,” says Ostara co-founder Natalie Willard. “And we’re really excited to be working with Birdy’s again.”
That excitement fuels everything Ostara does. Since its inception, the roastery has been about more than just coffee—it’s a hub for collaboration, creativity, and community. Local artists, from Dizzy Orbit to Becca Waugh, have left their mark on the space. The menu? Intentionally crafted, where cold brew takes the lead, matcha lattes get an extra touch of house-made honey cinnamon syrup, and oat milk isn’t an option—it’s the default.
While Ostara has always outsourced its food offerings, this event marks a shift. The team is rolling out its own breakfast sandwiches, a first for the coffee shop and a natural evolution of its mission to create the perfect morning experience.
“We wanted to build something that’s not only a place for us to grow as a business, but that also serves as a community hub in the South Main neighborhood,” Willard said in a February interview.
That growth is ongoing. Ostara is expanding its patio, bringing in more plants, more seating, more reasons to stay a little longer. You’ll find their beans and cold brew at spots like Bodega South Main, Roy Pope Grocery, and Cafecito on Magnolia. But at the heart of it all is the same simple truth: a good cup of coffee can change the way a day feels.
And when you pair it with the right bagel? That’s a morning worth waking up for.
