by brett | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog
Detroit Bold has always been focused on the revitalization of our great city. From the days at AJ’s Music Cafe in Ferndale, to the Million Bag March campaign, we’ve reached out to our communities and helped where we could. In the past...
by AJ O'Neil | Aug 16, 2017 | Blog
It goes without saying that we find the president’s feelings and remarks relating to the Aug 12th event’s in Va. unacceptable in every possible way. There is no rationalization for this mindset to hold the nation’s highest office. Though we empathize...
by brett | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog
Recently, AJ was interviewed by Ann Delisi on 101.9 WDET about this years attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Continuous Concert. AJ explains that the concerts are rooted in something deeper than any world record, the community economy. Take a...
by brett | Mar 2, 2017 | Blog
Detroit Loves You Airbnb Guest Home Detroit has long been a city with rich history and deep roots in the American manufacturing industry, attracting visitors from all over the world. Recently, Detroit has been recognized by the New York Times as one of the Top...
by AJ O'Neil | Nov 16, 2016 | Blog
The recent election results starkly confirms that what we’ve always advocated for—a working class economy—would strike a powerful and resonant chord across the country. There can be no denying the potency of a populist message in working class neighborhoods, as...
by brett | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog
Does Bold Joe sound familiar? It should! We introduced Bold Joe with our Million Bag March earlier this year. Well, he’s back! As Detroit Bold Coffee Company’s mascot, Bold Joe will be outside of Detroit sporting events, concerts and other high profile...
by AJ O'Neil | Sep 13, 2016 | Blog
Hi, AJ here. I want to invite everyone to an exciting event on Wednesday, October 19th just up the road in Clarkston, Michigan. The occasion is the launch of a fascinating book with a title that is especially makes me smile: ONE CUP AT A TIME: Why a Gaggle of Geezers...
by AJ O'Neil | Jul 8, 2016 | Blog
Detroit Bold Coffee was the brew of choice as the hot summer days in the Motor City got iced cold for cast and crew of Comedy Central’s “The Detroiters,” ! If you ever had a delicious Detroit Bold Iced , you’ll know why ! Look for theses...
by AJ O'Neil | Jun 28, 2016 | Blog
We’re darn proud of the legacy our roasters, the Becharas family continue every day! Family keeps old school roasting business running in Highland Park
by brett | May 9, 2016 | Blog
This past Saturday, May 7, Forgotten Harvest hosted their 24th Annual Comedy Night featuring Jay Leno at the Fox Theatre, Detroit. This annual event has been fun way of raising funs for Forgotten Harvest’s mission of feeding the hungry. This year,...
by AJ O'Neil | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog
We just recently attended our second year of the big Lipari Food Show at the Suburban Showplace Convention facility in Novi, Mi. This is a huge place off I-96 and Grand River Rd and is about the size of a football stadium. Along row after row , starting with 100, then...
by brett | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog
by brett | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog
Introducing Detroit Bold’s Cafe Signature Decaf single-serve cups! Coming to a Kroger near you! Buy Online.
by brett | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog
Detroit’s Eastern Market is a historical attraction that has been in operation since the 1800’s, offering visitors an eclectic of foods, drinks, crafts & more. Every Saturday Detroit Bold Coffee Co. sets up in the north wing of Shed 3 to serve...
by AJ O'Neil | Mar 13, 2016 | Blog
Bold Joe is on a mission. Hammer in hand, Bold Joe wants to help fix Detroit. Joe has joined the Detroit Bold Coffee Company as Official Mascot and is leading the charge for the Million Bag March, Detroit Bold Foundation’s drive to sell one million...
by AJ O'Neil | Feb 13, 2016 | Blog
The other day Brett asked me whether we should describe our efforts – to use the proceeds from the sale of our Special Roast build a community-owned café in a Detroit neighborhood= as contributing to the building of Detroit or the rebuilding of Detroit. Its a...
by Editor | Feb 11, 2016 | Blog
Join the march to develop Detroit’s first Community-Owned Cafe! Honoring Detroit’s rich history of Working Women, Detroit Bold in partnership with the Eastern Market presents: In the Spirit of Sadie Hawkins, a Launch Party for the Million Bag March to...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog
Officially, the Million Bag March starts today. But the first $10 is already in the till, and Bag No. 1 is sitting on my desk. Only 999,999 to go. Logic tells you that AJ O’Neil cannot sell 1 million 8-ounce bags of his Special Blend Detroit Bold coffee in 12...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog
“All roads lead to Detroit,” says AJ O’Neill. O’Neill’s enthusiasm is one that parallels many of Michigan’s residents who believe that the great motor city will thrive once again. Part of the revival efforts of Detroit stems from an unlikely place: coffee. In 2007,...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog
Fans of Ferndale might remember the now defunct, yet much beloved A.J.’s Café. The former coffee shop on West Nine Mile still holds the Guinness World Record for the longest multi-person concert in history. But A.J. O’Neil, the owner of A.J.’s,...
