Thirty-Six Café was founded in November 2019 by Hmong-American entrepreneur Macy Lee. The idea was inspired by a 2017 trip to Thailand, where she fell in love with honey toast and the joy of sharing dessert with others. Determined to recreate that experience back home, she built the café from the ground up, despite having no culinary background and a limited budget. After countless hours testing recipes, she perfected her signature soufflé pancakes and personally designed the café’s floral décor. Named in honor of launching the business at age 36, the café was born from passion, persistence, and community support.

 

Over the years, our cafe became a place where memories were made through brunch, celebrations, and everyday moments shared over food. While we’ve since transitioned away from our food menu, that chapter will always remain a meaningful part of our story and journey.

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As the cafe grew, so did Macy’s love for matcha, leading to the launch of Fufu’s Matcha, named after her two beloved fur babies. Sourced directly from Japan, Fufu’s Matcha carries the same heart and intention behind the cafe: quality, warmth, and connection. Today, our focus is on crafting thoughtful, elevated matcha experiences and we’re excited to continue growing and sharing Fufu’s Matcha with communities far beyond Minnesota.