KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY: Sister takes over at Bean and Leaf Café - Manteca Bulletin

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KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY: Sister takes over at Bean and Leaf Café

Elkins moving on to popular Downtown Modesto shop

Heather Elkins, left, will work with her sister Erica, third from left, to transition ownership of the Bean and Leaf Café over the next several months. Elkins purchased the shop from founding owner Richard Kinsall, second from left, in 2008. Also pictured is longtime employee Karen Lilly at the 10-year anniversary of Elkins’ ownership in 2018. - photo by Contributed

Bean and Leafe Cafe — Heather Elkins, left, will work with her sister Erica, third from left, to transition ownership of the Bean and Leaf Café over the next several months. Elkins purchased the shop from founding owner Richard Kinsall, second from left, in 2008. Also pictured is longtime employee Karen Lilly at the 10-year anniversary of Elkins’ ownership in 2018. - photo by Contributed

Heather Elkins was there when the Bean and Leaf Café first opened, and for the last 12 years has owned and ran the independent coffee shop and turned it into a routine part of many people’s lives.

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