This past Tuesday, two Mississippi State University graduates, Barrett Edens and Chris Fuse, opened the doors of their newly renovated coffee and meat shop, Farmhouse Market and Coffee, in West Point. 
The two never thought they would start a business together, let alone purchase an old bank to convert into a coffee shop. However, they purchased the building in June and preparation for the opening started in July.
Both said the shop was a spur of the moment idea made real with help of Youtube tutorials and a supportive group of friends.
Edens said he came up with the idea because of the lack of specialty shops in Mississippi. He wanted to bring something special to the West Point and Golden Triangle area. 
His coffee shop strives to produce localized products. The coffee beans come from a nonprofit company in Birmingham, Alabama ,called Seeds and the beef is courtesy of Edens’ own cattle farm in Okolona.
The shop also offers a variety of bagels from Starkville’s own City Bagel Café.
The shop provides an inviting atmosphere furnished with rustic décor and free Wi-Fi for those wishing to stay awhile.
Edens said while there are other specialty shops in the area that claim to sell the best products, he believes his shop has the ability to draw and keep the attention of the public.
“The two communities (coffee and meat) go hand in hand,” Edens said. “People are always searching for the perfect brew and the best meat. You’re going to get coffee that’s going to be very good, you won’t be disappointed.”
Edens Farmhouse Market and Coffee’s beef is of the highest grade and Eden said he has not found any beef in the area that can compare.
In addition to producing exceptional fare, Edens and Fuse also wish to positively impact the community of West Point.
Fuse said he worked in Memphis prior to returning to help with Edens’ business venture and while there, he desired an involvement with the community that a corporate life may not provide. He said since working with Edens, they have both formulated some ideas on how they can become involved with the community.
“We’ve thought of ideas about coaching teams around West Point so you kind of get more of an involvement in the community versus just having a shop that makes money,” Fuse said. “The community gets its money’s worth.” 
The store has much to offer and with a welcoming staff who will no doubt attract visitors from all over the area. For those in search of store information on Farmhouse Market and Coffee, it can be found on both Facebook and Instagram.