Independent Arts News Reporting Michener Art Museum and Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee Announce Partnership with Grand Opening of Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener
Reported on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Pictured Above: Mama Hawk’s is open now at the James A. Michener Museum. Photo Credit: Contributed.
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Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener, a new location for the beloved Bucks County coffee shop brand, offers specialty coffee, house-made baked goods, and a favorites lunch menu starting July 9
Doylestown, PA -The grand opening of Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener this summer brings a beloved Bucks County coffee shop and eatery to Doylestown. The new location within the museum, a partnership between Michener Art Museum and Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee, is a lunch destination spot for locals and tourists.
Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener will offer a favorites menu with specialty coffee, house-made baked goods, and fresh salads and sandwiches. Open during museum hours, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, the cafe and indoor seating is located by the gift shop, with additional outdoor seating in the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden. No admission charge applies for access to the cafe.
The partnership unites two local institutions committed to enriching the Bucks County community. More than just a cafe, Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener will serve as a cultural hub by hosting special events and serving themed menu items exclusive to the museum. Michener Art Museum members will enjoy perks like exclusive previews of new specials and a 10% discount on all purchases at Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener.
“We’re delighted to collaborate with Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee to create a space that not only serves must-have coffee and delicious food, but also deepens the connection to the art on display for our visitors,” said Michener Art Museum Executive Director Anne Corso. “The cafe will be an extension of the museum experience.”
Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener officially opened to the public on Wednesday, July 9, with a grand opening celebration featuring free coffee samples and live music.
Pictured Above: Mama Hawk’s is open now at the James A. Michener Museum. Photo Credit: Contributed.
“Mama Hawk’s is honored to partner with Michener Art Museum, a cornerstone of Bucks County’s cultural scene,” said Liz Hawkins, founder of Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee. “We’re excited to bring our passion for great coffee and scratch-made food into this beautiful space, creating a menu that complements the Michener itself.”
Mama Hawk’s is known for smooth coffee with small-batch craft beans from Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters in Kansas City. Its flagship location at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA draws crowds with a reputation for single origin, blended coffee, and creative latte combinations. The museum cafe location will offer a full menu of handcrafted coffee. Signature beverages inspired by the novels of James A. Michener, museum namesake and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, include lattes like Hawaiian Sunrise, Chesapeake Chai, and Alaskan Aurora.
Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener will serve a thoughtfully curated selection of locally sourced sandwiches and salads. Breakfast sandwiches are served on a bagel or cheddar bun. Best-selling panini options will rotate regularly, with some staples always on the menu like the Can’t Touch This Caprese or Don’t You Forget About Cheese. Favorite baked goods will include light and fluffy cinnamon buns, muffins, pink frosted sugar cookies, and chocolate chip cookies.
The cafe design will reflect the museum’s aesthetic, blending artistic inspiration with Mama Hawk’s warm, retro-modern charm. The welcoming space invites guests to enjoy the museum setting, with patio seating right in the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden, which features a view of the contemporary, glass-enclosed Edgar N. Putman Event Pavilion juxtaposed against the old stone wall of the 1884 Bucks County Jail.
The world-class art and historic spaces at Michener Art Museum make it a sought-after wedding venue with its award-winning partner for facility rentals, Catering By Design. A premier Philadelphia caterer servicing the Delaware Valley, Catering By Design is one-stop provider for all event needs, from cuisine, event design and coordinating, and florals.
Michener Art Museum can accommodate events for up to 200 guests and features complete accessibility, air conditioning, and free parking. New this season, ceremonies can be held in the Putman-Smith gallery in front of A Wooded Watershed by Pennsylvania Impressionist painter Daniel Garber, a 22-foot mural and celebrated focal point of the Michener’s permanent collection. Catering By Design is currently booking events at Michener Art Museum through 2026.
About Mama Hawk’s:
Website: mamahawks.com
Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee Address: 58 Peddler’s Village Road, Lahaska PA 18931, with hours Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener Address: 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown PA 18901, with hours Wed-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
A local favorite in Bucks County, Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee is known for its artisanal coffee, scratch baked goods, and commitment to community. With a focus on quality ingredients and heartfelt hospitality, Mama Hawk’s creates spaces where people can gather and connect.
About Catering By Design, Michener Art Museum’s Full-Service Caterer:
Website: cbdevents.com
Contact: For rates and availability, please contact Kelly Cloonan by email at kellyc@cbdevents.com or by phone at 215-499-5078.
Catering By Design is a full-service caterer and event design company working off-premises and with our five exclusive venue partners, including Michener Art Museum. Catering By Design is the purposeful manifestation of pairing food and event design in every last detail. Full-service catering means the menu, decor, entertainment, and facilities are all crafted specifically for each occasion. Our team has 30 years of expertise in the industry to transform any event concept into a reality.
About Michener Art Museum:
Website: michenerartmuseum.org
Address: 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown PA 18901
Hours: Wednesdays–Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free on the second Sunday of the month with support from Art Bridges Foundation.
Michener Art Museum in Doylestown is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. Home to the largest public collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings and known for studio craft, the Michener is named for Doylestown’s most famous son James A. Michener, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who first dreamed of a regional art museum in the early 1960s. The Museum was originally home to the 19th-century Bucks County Prison and is surrounded by the historic stone prison walls which are part of the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden, terraces, and a landscaped courtyard. Michener Art Museum features nationally touring special exhibitions, work from regional artists in distinctive galleries, and the quiet and serene Nakashima Reading Room.
