Placeholder Coffee

A quirky, experimental cafe, located in downtown Wichita.

05/26/2022

Today is our last day as the operators of Placeholder. We’re still hoping to find some human(s) to take the torch and continue bringing coffee and hospitality to downtown Wichita. Announcements will be made here if and when there is news on that front. In the meantime, Placeholder will be closed.

Placeholder was born out of curiosity and a tongue-in-cheek nod to the transitory nature of existence. Thanks for joining us on the journey.

Love who and what you love for as long as you can. Let go of what no longer serves you. Cultivate space for paradox and mystery. Let pain lead you to joy. When fear narrows your vision and closes your heart, breathe deeply, look around, and lean into curiosity.

Much love, y’all.

-Ian and Jubilee

Photos from Placeholder Coffee's post 04/01/2022

Our friends are on a quest to document Wichitan’s Covid stories and they request your help! For more info., simply scan the QR code on your cup sleeve the next time you come in, or head to wichitalibrary.org.

03/31/2022

Surprised by this snow? We’re here with that sweet nectar to warm up your inside parts. Stay safe. Stay curious.

03/29/2022

Downtown? We’re here to be a pit stop on your way to what’s next. Stop. Breathe. You’re doing great.

We’re here until 3 today.

03/11/2022

It’s slick! We’re giving ourselves some extra time to get here safely. We’ll see you at nine. Be safe!

03/09/2022

Now serving:

Freshly-baked, house-made smoked sea salt chocolate chip cookies. We thought about everything we wanted in a chocolate chip cookie and Jubilee made one that hits all the right notes. Come get one before we eat them all.

Oh, did we mention that they’re grain free? You wouldn’t even know if we didn’t tell you.

03/02/2022

Who’s digging that sunshine? Kinda matches our counters.

We’re here until 3 if you need a caffeinated treat.

02/23/2022

Friends,

We’ll be opening at 10 today. Take your time this morning. It’s very cold. We’ll see you soon!

02/18/2022

We’re opening at nine tomorrow (2/18) to give us a bit more time to make it in safely. We’ll see you soon.

02/17/2022

Stay warm. Stay safe. See you tomorrow.

02/17/2022

Due to the predicted snowstorm we’re going to wait to see how things feel tomorrow morning. We won’t be opening at 7. We’ll post here tomorrow when we have a plan for opening safely. Stay safe. Stay warm. Stay curious.

02/04/2022

We’re gonna take it slower again tomorrow morning. Be safe and we’ll see you between 9-3. Peace, folx!

02/03/2022

We’re here until 3 with some fresh seasonal drinks.

DAYDREAM- take a journey into the wonderland of your mind with this lavender brown sugar latte. who knows what you could discover.

HAZY JANE- toasted hazelnuts and juniper berries work in tandem to woo your tastebudz. it’s 2022. the world is your oyster.

GOLDEN MYLK LATTE- turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, and black peppercorn dance on a canvas of maple syrup sweetness and steamed mylk of your choice. your mouth. your body. your treat.

02/03/2022

We’re giving ourselves some extra time to make it to work safely. We’ll see you from 9-3 tomorrow. Be safe, folx!

02/02/2022

Stay safe and warm, friends. We’ll see you Thursday!

01/27/2022

Been digging a cappuccino lately. How are you getting through this winter?

P.S. A new seasonal drink menu drops Monday. Get ready.

01/05/2022

Friends,

We’ll be closed Thursday (1/6) and Friday (1/7) because we all decided we wanted to take some time off to do fun things with people we love! We’ll see you again on Monday (1/10). Stay curious.

12/22/2021

We’re open regular hours this week, y’all (7-3). Stop by. Take a break from that holiday bustle. Stay curious.

12/09/2021

We’re looking for a team member who values curiosity, generous hospitality, and leaning in to life in all it brings our way.

This is a barista position for 20-25 hrs per week. Weekend availability is important, cause that’s when the most folx want tasty treats!

Send your resume to [email protected] if it sounds like your cup of tea/coffee.

12/03/2021

COLLABORATION

two roasters // one coffee

What happens when small businesses work together? Is it possible to create a world where working together is better for us individually AND collectively than busting it out on our own? How do we even start to do this?

This collaboration is a step into exploring these questions.

Our siblings .yet.coffee are partnering with our friends to release our individual interpretations of the same coffee presented side-by-side to celebrate similarities and differences in roasting style.

The coffee: Juan Filipe Artizibol, a delicious and clean natural from Colombia. We’ll have more specific tasting notes in the coming weeks, but expect stone fruit and a super sweet body.

Pre-orders start today in the bio link, with roasting and shipping the week of December 13. Only 50 boxes are available, so get on it if you wanna.

Stay open. Stay curious. Stay beautiful.

11/26/2021

Friends,⠀

We’re closed today due to sickness (thankfully not the COVID). We’re sorry for the inconvenience. We welcome you to come see us at our sibling .yet.coffee where we’re slinging coffee and PUMPKIN WAFFLES until 3 today.

11/22/2021

2 thangs:

1. It’s a holiday week. We’re closed Thursday to hang with family and friends, but open normal hours otherwise. Come see us if you want.

2. New coffee drop from our sibs .yet.coffee. ARDI is a natural coffee from Ethiopia. Expect juicy sweetness and hella berries. If you’re a fan of naturals, this one should suit you. Available on pour over and retail bags.

Peace, love, and curiosity.

11/12/2021

Breakfast (or lunch) 🌯

Now serving all day long.

Sausage // Egg // Chz // Potato

or

Sweet Potato // Black Bean (v)

We’re open until 3 today.

10/21/2021

It’s that time of the year where downtown is bustling for ! Which films are you looking forward to this year?

10/19/2021

Some are calling it the comeback of the millennium.*⠀

Little Lion burritos are back. ⠀

Pick your pleasure: sausage/egg/cheddar/potato or black bean/sweet potato (vegan). Served with a side of salsa and (most likely) a smile.

We eat’em all day long. Now you can too.⠀


*we are calling it that.

10/18/2021

Have you ever sipped an Americano so balanced and delicious it made you stop and take notice of the nuanced flavors and textures dancing upon your palate? I have. ⠀

We’re here until 3 with the tastiest coffee we know how to make.⠀

Also, we’re bringing back a fan favorite on Wednesday. Any guesses what it might be? First one to guess correctly gets a surprise.

10/12/2021

📰 BREAKING NEWS 📰 ⠀

Costa Rica La Lia Piesan is now on pour over and in retail bags. This juicy and sweet delight is full bodied with notes of ripe plum with a balanced acidity that reminds me of tart cherries. For those who care: this is an incredibly clean anaerobic natural. ⠀

We’ve only got a couple more roasts of this bebe left, so don’t dilly dally if it sounds like your cup o’joe.

10/08/2021

Friends,⠀


Resilience and flexibility seem to be the name of the game these days. We’re open today with hot drinks. No iced bevvies. If you need a cup o’comfort we’ll be here until 3. Stay safe, y’all.

10/06/2021

We’re excited for in a few weeks! We’ve got complimentary programs in the shop to help you keep track of all the festivities. Stay chill, y’all.

10/04/2021

New week, new brew.⠀

Our sibs have hooked us up with a sweet new bean: Monte Verde from El Salvador. It’s sweet and juicy with a medium body. Notes of ripe plum and tart cherries keep things fun. Now available on pour over and whole bean. ⠀

To borrow the words of our friend : Stay awkward, brave, and kind.

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What is a Placeholder?

What isn’t a placeholder? Isn’t everything temporary? A work in progress? A piece of the puzzle? For us, Placeholder is the thing before the thing before the thing. We have ideas, dreams, even some road maps. But doesn’t every great journey take the time to enjoy the view? Placeholder is the planned pit stop on a long trip. It is being created as a Place to stop, stretch our legs, get a good snack, and take another look at the travel plans. Who knows, maybe we won’t even end up where we thought we were headed.

Where are you headed? Need a snack? Need a break? A delicious cup of coffee, perhaps? Come on in. We’re here. For now. And so are you. So let’s have some fun.

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Address


120 E 1st Street N
Wichita, KS
67202

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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