Mikey Davis, who became blind at 21 because of a tumor, operates Mikey’s Coffeehouse in the River District, using sound and touch to prepare drinks and uplift everyone nearby.
“I enjoy being self-employed and having the ability to make choices, and I am content,” Davis stated.
The noise from the espresso machine is essential for Davis, as he depends on it to make his coffee concoctions.
“Both of my eyes have completely lost their sight,” he stated, thinking about the life-altering procedure. Still, Davis feels thankful.
I was glad to be alive,” he stated. “It might have been far worse.
More than twenty years on, Davis still maintains his drive and has never abandoned his perspective on life.
“I had always been driven to keep living and didn’t experience the five stages of grief,” he said.
Even though he sometimes knocks over a drink, Davis relies on the sensation and noise of the milk being frothed to direct him.
“That’s all determined by the sensation. And regarding the frothing, the milk, I concentrate on the noises the milk is producing,” he explained.
Davis also utilizes technology and the assistance of his staff, including Davaunte Cusic, who was initially amazed by Davis’s capacity to adjust.
I was a bit shocked for a while,” Cusic said. He puts in a lot of effort, motivated by Davis’s determination. “You don’t have any excuse. Being true to myself, I take responsibility. You know, I’ve always tried to hold myself accountable, especially now that I see him achieving things and overcoming challenges. So I think, if he can do it, then you can too.
Regular customer Joe Hass finds Davis’s story motivating.
“It’s truly motivating to witness individuals…running their own business. It’s amazing. And also being able to hire employees and help bring their aspirations to life,” he said.
Davis continues to concentrate on optimism, offering hope with each cup of coffee.
“I don’t tend to be a negative person, so I definitely make an effort to concentrate more on the good things,” he stated.
Davis has also participated in the state’s business initiative for the visually impaired, obtaining his business permit.
Mikey’s Coffeehouse, situated on Bannon Street within the May Lee State Office Complex, operates from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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