Painted Pony Coffee & Cream
Painted Pony Coffee & Cream has taken over the Independent Ice Cream space in Independence. The coffee shop serves coffee and ice cream on Main Street.
Owner Bailey Heide is from Monmouth and had always wanted to run a coffee shop. She bought the Independent Ice Cream business from Andrea Holliday, who had opened the shop in 2018.
Heide said she didn’t want people to not have the ice cream they’ve come to love, so she continues to offer it. Now, folks can also have cold dessert options like affogatos and espresso shakes, she said.
Prior to owning the shop, Heide began Painted Pony Coffee as a coffee cart in summer 2022. She would work events and markets, but decided in 2023 to pursue a “set” location. It continues to operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at the Corvallis Winter Market.
Painted Pony Coffee & Cream offers a full espresso bar, loose leaf teas, Lotus energy drinks and assorted pastries from Crumble & Glaze. Heide said in the future she hopes to have more items, including savory options.