Milagro Coffee & Espresso Opens Year Round Under New Owner With Refined Name

Southwest Harbor, Maine - Milagro Coffee & Espresso recently announced a new owner taking the reins after 22 years. Milagro Coffee & Espresso will operate in Southwest Harbor year-round with a rebrand to Milagro Coffee Bar. Milagro Coffee Bar invites the community out for its grand reopening with an espresso toast on Tuesday, November 12th at 10 am.

After 22 years of servicing Mount Desert Island and the surrounding community, former owners Shawn Robinette and Brian White announced on October 1st that local, Jacquith Porter would be taking the reins of Milagro Coffee. “ We met a lot of wonderful people along the way, made strong bonds and  lifetime friends.Not only do we wish Jac much business success, but also the strong sense of being an important part of this community.”

Best wishes,
Shawn & Brian

Jacquith Porter was born and raised on Mount Desert Island and was a graduate of the University of Maine - Orono. After graduating, Jacquith spent over 15 years working in the coffee industry all over the East Coast including with the two largest international coffee brands as well as a number of locally owned and operated coffee brands. “I am so excited to make Southwest harbor my new home; it reminds me of the Bar Harbor I grew up in with its small town charm, everyone knowing everyone, and a true sense of community. I can not wait to spend the winter getting to know everyone over a cup of coffee!”
 

Photo caption: Photo of new owner, Jacquith Porter.

Milagro Coffee Bar will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 7 am - 1 pm throughout the winter. The community is invited to celebrate the grand reopening kicking off the winter hours on Tuesday, November 12th at 10 am. Participants will receive a free shot of espresso to participate in an espresso toast to mark the occasion.

About Milagro Coffee Bar: Started in 2002 by Shawn and Brian; Milagro has been a staple coffee shop of the community for over 20 years. Jacquith took over in 2024 to steward the Milagro Legacy into the next 20 years of serving this vibrant community. Milagro Coffee Bar is located at 204 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679.