Café Pilates To Blend Coffee and Wellness
A new business is brewing on Highway 117 in Mentone — one that aims to blend energy, relaxation, and community all under one roof. Café Pilates, currently under construction, will combine a coffee shop and yoga studio. The vision belongs to Kandis Lawton, who is launching the business alongside her parents, John and Alisha Lawton. Drawing on her passion for wellness, Kandis plans to create a space where movement, mindfulness, and good coffee come together.
“The idea is to create a cozy, welcoming spot where people can get their workout in, grab a coffee or breakfast, and just relax,” said Kandis.
The café will feature drive-thru service and a menu of specialty coffees, teas, seasonal drinks, fresh-pressed juices, and pastries, with more items planned as the concept evolves. On the wellness side, the yoga studio will offer infrared heated yoga sessions. Though final details are still being refined, Kandis and her family are aiming for a springtime 2026 opening.
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