Bob & Lou's Story
Founder and owner of Bob & Lou's, Sarah Knabel, had dreamed of owning her own coffee shop but saw an opportunity to create a mobile experience. She launched the mobile coffee camper in July of 2020.
Bob & Lou's is named after Sarah's grandparents, Bob & Mary (Lou) Johanningmeier, as they are the "coffee drinkers of the family." The grand opening in August of 2020 was held at Bob & Mary Lou's house on South Grandview.
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Since the grand opening of the camper, Bob & Lou's has opened a walk-up location on University Ave. Having both the camper and physical location has allowed Bob & Lou's to travel outside of Dubuque and visit its many neighboring towns.
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Bob & Lou's serves up delicious drinks including: lattes, mochas, americanos, teas, refreshers, and seasonal gourmet lemonades and hot cocoas. Loyal customers also love the cold foam on top of drinks.
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Not only is Bob & Lou's a coffee shop, but Sarah also loves creating community events like the seasonal tastings. This is a themed event that offers Bob & Lou's customers a unique experience to try new drinks and enjoy a coffee experience like no other.
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When you visit Bob & Lou's you will feel the sense of community and leave with a drink that will make you want to come back for more!
self-care time
family
horses
girls trips
local biz
tacos
red wine
being hot
naps
spiders
pop
chalkboards
the color grey
loud noises
Sarah's Story
So nice to meet you!
First of all, thank you for taking time to read more about me. Without you, this Bob & Lou's community wouldn't be possible.
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I am the proud owner of Bob & Lou's. My parents would say I grew up as a very spirited child. I never ran out of energy and rarely took "no" as an answer.
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At 22, I was working in corporate America and realized I am not meant for a 9-5. I had dreamed for years of owning my own coffee shop and channeled my spirited determination from childhood into launching the business.
Outside of my dream job, I love animals and have been riding horses since age 5. I've recently fallen in love with interior design. I am a creative and am always searching for new ways to channel my creativity. ​
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Like I said above, I never run out of energy. Whether it's hiking with family or making cocktails with friends, I am always busy.
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I have my dream job. I feel so grateful every day. Thank you for reading!
