A family-owned cafe in Bushwick.
Café Mia is not a chain. Not a franchise. Founded and run by Arty and Dilyara, a married couple, lifelong Brooklyn residents. Named after their daughter.
What 'family-owned' means here
It means Arty and Dilyara own the whole thing, not a franchise, not a percentage of a larger group, not a licensing arrangement. They put their own money into building the cafe, they make the operational decisions, they take the financial risk. Both are still involved daily. You'll see them at the cafe. That's not a marketing line.
Who Arty and Dilyara are
Both are lifelong Brooklyn residents. They've watched Bushwick change over decades, from an industrial and working-class neighborhood into what it is now. Both have deep local roots. Arty and Dilyara are married, and Café Mia is named after their daughter. They also run Stashmaster, a creative community space directly across Broadway from the cafe.
Why they built Café Mia
The short answer: they wanted a cafe like this to exist in Bushwick, and nobody had built it yet. The long answer: they saw the neighborhood shift and wanted to be part of what came next, but on their terms, in a way that respected the neighborhood's existing identity. A cafe for regulars, not tourists. Neighborhood-first, not concept-first. Family-owned so they could actually control what it became over the long term.
Signature menu
Order what everyone comes for
Iced Matcha Latte
A-Grade Uji matcha, 4g dose, whisked fresh with oat milk over large-cube ice. Our #1 seller.
$5.50
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Pink Matcha Dragonfruit
Real dragonfruit puree layered with A-Grade Uji matcha. Naturally sweet, vividly pink.
$7.00
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Iced Matcha Lemonade
Fresh-squeezed lemonade meets whisked Uji matcha. Summer bestseller.
$6.50
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What being independent gives customers
A few things: the ability to say no to trends we don't believe in (we don't do TikTok-viral drinks unless we actually like them). The ability to invest in quality that doesn't pencil out for chains (ceremonial matcha only, house-baked pastries, real specialty coffee). The ability to know regulars by name, because staff turnover is lower when the owners are actually invested in the team. The ability to make small decisions quickly (a menu tweak, a pricing change, a hire) without corporate committee.
What it doesn't give customers
You won't get chain-cafe consistency across multiple locations (there's only one). You won't get a loyalty app with fancy tracking (we're small; we know our regulars by memory). You won't get 24-hour service, seasonal marketing campaigns, or endless menu expansion. You'll get a good cafe run by two humans who care about it. That's the trade.
Is Café Mia growing?
No plans for a second location. Ever. The intent is to be the best possible version of this one cafe. Growth is happening in depth, a longer menu, more community events, better systems, not in geographic expansion. If you want a Café Mia experience, you have to come to Bushwick.
Support small business in Bushwick
Bushwick is one of the few Brooklyn neighborhoods where family-owned businesses still make up the majority of the commercial landscape. Bodegas, restaurants, cafes, boutiques, most are independently owned. Choosing family-owned businesses matters more here than in more corporatized neighborhoods. If you value the character of Bushwick, spending money at family-owned spots is one of the direct ways to preserve it.
Frequently Asked
Is Café Mia family-owned?
Yes, Café Mia is fully family-owned by Arty and Dilyara, a married couple and lifelong Brooklyn residents. They own the entire business, make operational decisions, and are still involved daily. Not a franchise. Not a chain.
Who owns Café Mia?
Arty and Dilyara. Both are lifelong Brooklyn residents. Café Mia is named after their daughter. They also run Stashmaster, a creative space directly across Broadway.
Is Café Mia a chain?
No. Single location, no plans to expand. The intent is to be the best possible version of this one cafe. If you want the Café Mia experience, you have to come to Bushwick.
Are the owners at Café Mia?
Yes, both Arty and Dilyara are still involved in the day-to-day operation. You'll see them at the cafe regularly. They're not silent investors; they run the business.
Why choose a family-owned cafe over a chain?
You get the ability to say no to trends they don't believe in. Investment in quality that doesn't pencil for chains (ceremonial matcha only, house-baked pastries). Lower staff turnover means regulars get known by name. Fast decision-making. And the money supports independent Brooklyn businesses rather than a corporate parent.
Ready to visit or order?
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- Visit us: (929) 813-1897 — 1128 Broadway, Bushwick, Brooklyn. Open daily 8 AM – 5 PM.