Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia
What’s one thing your customers don’t know you do behind the scenes?
Clean the bathroom. 🙂
If there were an award for your daily routine, what would it be called?
When you live your dream.
What’s something you’ve gotten better at every year?
Not taking people’s attitudes personally.
What’s something you do that seems small but makes a huge difference.
Always greeting people with a smile.
What northern Westchester business do you secretly (or not so secretly) love?
LMNOP bakery. (Not a secret.)
Describe your business in three words.
Great customer service. Quality product. Affordable.
What’s the funniest customer request you’ve ever received?
Can I have a small coffee in a large cup and fill the cup up with milk!? That’s a large coffee.
What’s the smallest detail your customers notice—or that you hope they notice?
How much I try to keep the place clean and organized.
What’s the one thing your business couldn’t function without?
Me. 🙂
What’s one thing people often say when they first walk in?
Wow!
What’s a word or phrase customers often use to describe your business—and do you agree?
People say how warm and cozy it is inside and they like the vibe. I agree.
What is something you wish more people knew about you?
I am an immigrant.
Address: 37 S Moger Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
Phone number: (914) 864-1646
Website: mimiscoffeehouse.net
This article was published in the January/February 2026 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
To view all 2026 Connect to the Best winners, click here.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
