> East Simpson Coffee Company opened on December 8, 2014, at 414 E. Simpson Street before relocating in 2021 to 201 E. Simpson Street—the former location of Lafayette's historic City Hall, a building that has served the community since 1907. The coffee company has been 'caffeinating community' for over a decade with Organic Ozo Coffee, Organic Teatulia Tea, local pastries, sandwiches, and soup, plus a full espresso and organic tea menu alongside wine and beer. What distinguishes East Simpson is their deep commitment to community events: open mic nights every-other Friday (7-10 PM), bluegrass jam every Sunday (12-3 PM), and live acoustic every Tuesday (6:30-9 PM). Beyond the main cafe, The Hive offers an 800 square foot event/community space available to rent. Located just one block east of Public Rd in Historical Old Town Lafayette, the business honors over a century of community gathering at their location, continuing a legacy that began with residents gathering at the site in the early 1900s when the building housed Lafayette's civic center.