# Coffee-Roasting Churches This Los Angeles Church Cafe is Non-Profit and Serves Up Quality Java By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/church-cafe References: [sprudge](http://sprudge.com/god-shots-cafe-ignatius-at-st-agnes-korean-catholic-church-los-angeles-73651.html) & [agneskorean.org](http://agneskorean.org/) [Cafe Ignatius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-grumpy) is a non-profit coffee bar located within the St Agnes Korean Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Located near the [University of Southern California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-earth-coffeehouses), the cafe and coffee roaster has been pioneered by Father Choi, who is originally from Korea. Cafe Ignatius serves pour-over coffee that has been roasted in-house and features a limited menu that operates on a [pay-what-you-can model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manatee-coffee). The funds raised from the passion project go toward supporting those in the community who are in need. The quaint cafe sits within a two-storey house, which boasts a charming stone path that weaves through a courtyard of rose bushes, and is staffed entirely by volunteers. The upstairs of the house is occupied by three study rooms and washroom facilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-profit Cafes:** There is an opportunity for more non-profit cafe models to emerge and provide quality food and beverage while supporting community causes. - **Pay-what-you-can Models:** Pay-what-you-can models are disrupting traditional pricing strategies in the food and beverage industry and could be adopted by more businesses to promote community support. - **In-house Coffee Roasting:** In-house coffee roasting is becoming more popular as consumers seek fresher and specialty coffee experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can adopt non-profit and pay-what-you-can models as a way to give back and attract socially conscious consumers. - **Community Organizations:** Community organizations can leverage food and beverage offerings to raise funds and build a sense of community. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality venues can incorporate in-house coffee roasting and specialty coffee experiences to enhance their offerings and stand out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfume Café Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elorea-caf-and-perfumery.md) - [Dual-Function Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-coffee.md) - [Spirit-Infused Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand.md) - [Social Good Coffee Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-and-change-please.md) - [NFT-Funded Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bros.md) - [Coffee-Focused Education Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-educational-programming.md) - [Family-Owned Mexican Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-caf.md) - [Coffee-Centric Contemporary Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-studio.md) - [Regenerative Organic Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenerative-coffee1.md)