Michener Museum Gets New Coffee Shop And Eatery

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Mama Hawk's Kitchen and Coffee has opened for business inside the James Michener Art Museum in Doylestown.

Through a partnership between the museum and the Peddler’s Village cafe, Mama Hawks will be open during museum hours for locals and tourists at 138 South Pine Street.

The new cafe is offering a favorites menu with specialty coffee, house-made baked goods, and fresh salads and sandwiches.

Open during museum hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, the cafe and indoor seating is located by the gift shop, with additional outdoor seating in the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden. No admission charge applies for access to the museum cafe.

According to the folks at the Michener Museum, the partnership unites two local institutions "committed to enriching" the Bucks County community. "More than just a cafe, Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener will serve as a cultural hub by hosting special events and serving themed menu items exclusive to the museum," the Michener announced in a press release.

Michener Art Museum members will enjoy perks like exclusive previews of new specials and a 10 percent discount on all purchases at Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener.

“We’re delighted to collaborate with Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee to create a space that not only serves must-have coffee and delicious food, but also deepens the connection to the art on display for our visitors,” said Michener Art Museum Executive Director Anne Corso. “The cafe will be an extension of the museum experience.”

Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener will officially open to the public on Wednesday, July 9, with a grand opening celebration featuring free coffee samples and live music.

“Mama Hawk’s is honored to partner with Michener Art Museum, a cornerstone of Bucks County’s cultural scene,” said Liz Hawkins, founder of Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee. “We’re excited to bring our passion for great coffee and scratch-made food into this beautiful space, creating a menu that complements the Michener itself.”

Mama Hawks is Liz Hawkins from New Hope. She is the mother of four grown children, and six grandchildren. While her kids were still living at home and going to school in New Hope, their friends would often come over to sit in her retro, turquoise-painted kitchen, chat with Liz at the counter, and eat freshly baked treats. They gave her the name Mama Hawk, and it stuck.

Mama Hawk’s is known for smooth coffee with small-batch craft beans from Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters in Kansas City. Its flagship location at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska draws crowds with a reputation for single origin, blended coffee, and creative latte combinations.

The museum cafe location will offer a full menu of handcrafted coffee. Signature beverages inspired by the novels of James A. Michener, museum namesake and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, include lattes like Hawaiian Sunrise, Chesapeake Chai, and Alaskan Aurora.

Mama Hawk’s Cafe at the Michener will also serve a thoughtfully curated selection of locally sourced sandwiches and salads. Breakfast sandwiches are served on a bagel or cheddar bun. Best-selling panini options will rotate regularly, with some staples always on the menu like the Can’t Touch This Caprese or Don’t You Forget About Cheese. Favorite baked goods will include light and fluffy cinnamon buns, muffins, pink frosted sugar cookies, and chocolate chip cookies.

Mama Hawk's pink frosted sugar cookies.

The cafe design reflects the museum’s aesthetic, blending artistic inspiration with Mama Hawk’s warm, retro-modern charm. The welcoming space invites guests to enjoy the museum setting, with patio seating right in the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden, which features a view of the contemporary, glass-enclosed Edgar N. Putman Event Pavilion juxtaposed against the old stone wall of the 1884 Bucks County Jail.

The world-class art and historic spaces at Michener Art Museum make it a sought-after wedding venue with its award-winning partner for facility rentals, Catering By Design. A premier Philadelphia caterer servicing the Delaware Valley, Catering By Design is one-stop provider for all event needs, from cuisine, event design and coordinating, and florals.

Michener Art Museum can accommodate events for up to 200 guests and features complete accessibility, air conditioning, and free parking. New this season, ceremonies can be held in the Putman-Smith gallery in front of A Wooded Watershed by Pennsylvania Impressionist painter Daniel Garber, a 22-foot mural and celebrated focal point of the Michener’s permanent collection. Catering By Design is currently booking events at Michener Art Museum through 2026.

Patio seating is available in the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden.