Detroit Café Serves Love, Lattes and Local Ties
In Harmony Café Sweets & More, a family-run spot in Detroit, offers more than coffee—it serves a sense of home. Co-owned by Keyona and Tahlib Barnes, the café grew from a home-based vegan baking venture into a vibrant neighborhood hub, rooted in resilience, quality and care.
What began in 2012 as an IT consulting business soon pivoted toward food after the couple started hosting pop-up dessert stands. Following a life-altering accident that left Tahlib unable to work, Keyona turned her baking into a full-time effort, raising funds through vendor events to breathe new life into a shuttered coffee shop on Dexter Avenue.
Today, the café welcomes customers with a warm, inclusive atmosphere and a personalized approach to service. Guests can enjoy handcrafted drinks, sweet and savory menu options and a tranquil patio setting. Whether stopping by for a morning coffee or lingering over lunch, patrons are treated like family.
“In Harmony is more than a café—it’s a space for connection, healing and harmony,” says Keyona. “We want people to feel cared for the moment they walk in.”
Location: 12041 Dexter Ave., Detroit. For more information or to place an order, call 586-307-6450 or visit InHarmonyCafeSweets.com.
