about us
the idea gets sparked here. the community makes it real.
creative cafe started in february 2026 as a simple idea: give people an excuse to make the thing they keep putting off, with good music and even better company.
especially the people who haven't made anything in years
we're not just for people who already call themselves creative. we're for the person with a project they've never made time for, and the person who shows up with zero supplies and no plan. you bring the intention; we bring the room, the supplies, the music, and the momentum to keep you going.
"i hadn't drawn in years. i went home that night and ordered markers and a workbook."
"i came back to making music, and now i bring my whole network along."
"i'm a cinema lover, and now i host my own creative cafe events."
"i used creative cafe as the launchpad to start selling my baked goods."
two people who like making things
abigail pettit
strategic builder, leads partnerships at a fintech startup, co-chairs the emerging leaders network at ny women's foundation. does standup, sews. @abigail.pettit
charlotte mao
artist + product designer at google. illustrations, comics, cartoons, and fiction. the one behind the pencil. @charlotte__mao