Meet Bird

Brisbane, affectionately known as "Bird," is an 11 year old English Cream Retriever and was Josh's service dog. They shared a good nine years of adventures together before Josh passed away by suicide in 2024. Today, Bird is known for her gentle leans at our porch pop-ups, and if she trusts you, she will even walk between your legs (her version of a hug). She's empathetic, kind, and always down for pets and new friends.

Meet Bean (the person)

Jilli Nickel, to family known as "Jilli Bean," is a 32 year old stay at home wife and dog mom to Brisbane. She started Bird & Bean to care for her own mental health (and grief journey), and to stay home with Bird as she gets older. When Jilli is not hosting porch pop-ups or mailing out orders, you can find her thrifting, creating content, or spending time with her husband, Ocean, and of course, Bird.

Meet Bean (the coffee)

Bird & Bean wouldn't be who we are without our roasters at Black Powder Coffee. We're proud to serve their delicious, locally roasted beans. At the cart, we brew their lightest roast, the Mexican, and here on the site you can take home everything from light to dark roasts.

Meet Josh

Son. Brother. Dog dad. Uncle. Missed. Loved.

Son. Brother. Dog dad. Uncle. Missed. Loved.

This is Josh, my sweet brother, who lived far too short but truly put the live in alive.

Josh took risks like it was his job. 
Jilli (Bean) sees a risk and runs the other way.

He was funny, creative, a genius, and a thrill seeker. He was constantly finding ways to better himself through fitness and working out. When he wasn't running his successful businesses, you could find him traveling the world, getting tattoos, building custom barn doors, or crossing state lines with Bird in tow.

Josh also struggled with addiction and mental health, like many quietly do. Near the end, he would tell our family "it's all about love." Bird & Bean exists to carry that message forward.

If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health please call or text 988, or Stay Here Org.

Why We Give to Stay Here

Why We Give to Stay Here

Every month, Bird & Bean gives back to Stay Here, an organization on a mission to end suicide in every generation. 

Stay Here connects people who are struggling with counselors, hope, and real tools to get through hard days, and trains everyday people to help save a life. 

Every coffee, merch, or bag of beans helps keep that help one click away for someone who needs it.

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Customer reviews

I wore my Bird & Bean tshirt to the chiropractor and she said she has been meaning to visit their cart! I thought it was so cool that my chiropractor also knew about Bird & Bean!

Ally
Mooresville, NC

Bird and Bean is one of the BEST coffees I've ever had.

April G.
Mooresville, NC

First off, Jilli and Bird are THE cutest! I love her heart and story behind the business! I got the Golden Maple which was delicious. The flavoring was so crisp and probable the best coffee I've ever had. 10/10/ I cannot recommend them enough!

Meagan, H
Mooresville, NC

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