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Hey There! We are Andrew & Myla

We are the owners of The Local Bean. We are glad you are here. Our heart is for our community. Our hope is that when you walk in our front door, you feel welcomed, at peace, and part of a large family! 

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Read more about our story below: 

Our Story

Andrew grew up in a big Brazilian family where coffee was simply part of everyday life. It wasn’t just about the drink, it was about slowing down, gathering around the table, and just being with friends and family.

Myla grew up right here in Loganville, attending LCA and being deeply rooted in this community before moving to south Florida for college.

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That’s where we met.... and from the very beginning, it just clicked.

Within a week, we were dating, and over the next four years, we pursued each other while finishing college and earning our degrees. After graduation, we didn’t waste any time... just seven days later, we were married in the Dominican Republic, celebrating in a place that reflected our shared sense of adventure and love for traveling.

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We’ve always loved exploring new places, so not long after getting married, we moved to Spain with a dream on our hearts: to open coffee shops that serve as gathering places in different communities. We spent almost three years there learning, growing, and drinking a lot of coffee along the way. It was a season that shaped us in so many ways and deepened our vision for what we wanted to create.

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We never expected to come back to Loganville, but the Lord opened a door and we took the leap of faith to see what it was all about. In August of 2025 we came home for a few weeks to explore it, pray about it, and see if this was where we were meant to be. After that trip, we flew back to Barcelona, packed up our lives, and made the move in November of 2025—with 13 suitcases and 2 cats! ... to open a coffee shop in May 2026.

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Now we’re here, back in Loganville, building something that feels really special to us! A space where people can meet, take a deep breath, slow down, and enjoy good coffee together.

We’re so grateful to be here, and we’re really glad you are too.

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