Company Overview

L’Aquila Café & Cucina is a high-end, European-inspired café and culinary brand located in Kincardine, Ontario. The café blends Italian café culture with modern convenience, offering handcrafted espresso beverages, premium cold brews, artisanal pastries, hot lunch options, grab-and-go items, and specialty retail products. L’Aquila Café serves both the general public and the regional workforce, including Bruce Power and local contractors, offering a mix of dine-in, takeout, catering, and workplace meal services.

The brand was founded by Lauren Morris, a long-standing entrepreneur in Bruce County with over seven years of experience operating mobile food and catering ventures. L’Aquila Café represents the evolution and expansion of her culinary footprint in the region — moving from successful mobile operations to a permanent, community-rooted café that contributes to local economic growth, job creation, and food service innovation.

Mission:
To bring high-quality, European café culture to Bruce County through premium handcrafted beverages, wholesome meals, and a welcoming community environment rooted in craftsmanship, hospitality, and authenticity.

Vision:
To build a flagship café brand that enhances local food service offerings, strengthens community connection, and supports regional workforce needs while expanding into multi-location operations, catering programs, and mobile service solutions.