Market Café Leader

Kendra Lumadue

Originally from Connecticut, Kendra has lived in Florida for over a decade, fulfilling her dream of living in the South. Her journey with coffee began in her early twenties and has since become an integral part of her career along with literature. After years of working in cafés and helping manage a local bookstore, joining Lucky Goat as Café Leader felt like a natural next step.

At the Market location, Kendra focuses on creating a welcoming space for both customers and her team. She oversees café operations, from bar duties to ordering to scheduling, all while ensuring a positive experience for everyone. “Coffee is such a personal and intimate part of everyday life, and I feel privileged to be able to get it into the hands of my community,” she says.

When she’s not at work, Kendra enjoys reading, writing poetry and short horror stories, photography, and being a mom. Her go-to coffee order? A dry cappuccino with cinnamon on top.

Motivated By:

The inherent goodness of humanity

If you could have coffee with anyone, who would it be?

CM Punk (he's my favorite wrestler, not to mention a coffee aficionado).

Fun Fact:

I'm a natural red-head.

Hidden Talent:

I can recite The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss by heart.