Handcrafted Latte Art
Warm Interior of The Paddock
Barista Hospitality & Training
The Paddock Coffee & Community
HOPE & REDEMPTION SERVED DAILY

Great Coffee. Real Community.
Lasting Restoration.

People come in for our handcrafted coffee and scratch-baked goods, but every purchase makes a bigger story happen. Owned by Awake Ministries, 100% of our profits and daily workforce training help individuals in recovery rebuild their lives right here in Shelbyville.

OUR MISSION

The business feeds the purpose — how your daily visit creates change:

01

Handcrafted Hospitality

From signature lattes and fresh-baked muffins to comforting lunch favorites and private event catering, we serve Shelbyville with warmth and excellence.

02

Workforce & Structure

Our café provides a safe, sober, and supportive environment where Awake program residents gain kitchen training, food-handler certifications, and confidence.

03

100% Purpose-Driven

Every dollar of profit goes directly back into Awake Ministries to fund residential addiction recovery and feed over 8,500 neighbors monthly through our food bank.

The Paddock staff working
AN AWAKE MINISTRIES ENTERPRISE

The Business Feeds the Purpose

When you visit The Paddock, you are doing more than just buying a great cup of coffee. We are proudly owned by Awake Ministries, and 100% of our profits go directly back into funding residential addiction recovery and feeding over 8,500 neighbors a month through our local food bank.

More importantly, our café serves as a critical training ground. We provide a safe, sober, and supportive environment where men and women in recovery gain kitchen certifications, build self-confidence, and safely reintegrate into the Shelbyville community.

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LIFE AT THE PADDOCK

A Community Built on Connection

Whether you are settling in for a morning latte, catching up with friends, or actively rebuilding your life through our workforce program, our space is designed for real people and lasting restoration.

Inside The Paddock Cafe
700 Main Street • Shelbyville
Graduate Canvas Portrait
Brick Wall Graduate Series
Barista Workforce Training
Hands-On Hospitality Training
Core Team Member
Our Core Barista Team
Community Gathering Over Coffee
Real Community & Connection
The Historic Gathering Space set for an event Behind the scenes off-site catering
HOST WITH PURPOSE

Gatherings & Off-Site Catering

Whether you are bringing the Paddock experience to your office or hosting a shower right here on Main Street, we have you covered. Rent our beautiful historic Gathering Space (starting at $100/hr) or the Full Shop (up to 65 guests for $125/hr).

Need us to come to you? We are proud to provide off-site catering for local businesses and community partners like Southeast Christian Church.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

The Latest Happenings

See what we have been up to lately, from new seasonal menu launches to community gatherings and program milestones.

October 24, 2026

Hosting the Shelbyville Fall Mixer

We had an incredible time hosting the local downtown business mixer in The Gathering Space last week. Over 50 local business owners joined us for an evening of connection, scratch-baked appetizers, and our signature espresso flights.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our mission and learn more about the Awake workforce program!

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October 12, 2026

Our New Winter Menu is Live

The temperatures are dropping, which means it is officially time for our winter menu rollout! Our head baker has been testing recipes all month, and we are thrilled to introduce the new Spiced Cranberry Scones alongside our returning favorite, the Peppermint Bark Mocha.

Stop by this week to try the new lineup, crafted with care by our incredible barista team.

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