The Kyle's Dairy Farm, Kylecrest Holsteins & Jerseys, was recently featured on Discover Wisconsin. The episode features Wisconsin dairy families whose work extends beyond their dairy farms to include their other passions; in Laurie's case that happens to be her coffee shop.
Here at Perkup, our goal is to provide you with an exceptional sensory experience. Laurie Kyle, licensed nutritionist, coffee lover, and dairy owner had a dream; she wanted to create a comfortable spot where people would gather and new friendships could be made. Perkup opened in March of 2012 and Laurie's love for great coffee and conversation has resulted in brighter mornings for countless people.
|
|
- Laurie is a key member of the behind the scenes tasks that happen at Perkup, however Devin is the one typically behind the counter these days. After spending 24 years working in the Elkhorn Area School District, she decided to retire in 2013 in order to devote more of her time to her passion --- coffee. She loves owning and operating her own business as well as being a dairy spokesperson. In fact, she was just interviewed by Mark Tauscher on Sunday Sip to celebrate National Dairy Month. Listen in to hear about how dairy plays a role in the local economy, which happens to include Perkup!
Laurie and her husband, Dave, own a first-generation dairy farm on the outskirts of Elkhorn and operate it with help from their son & partner in the business, Hayden.
Hayden attended the U.W. Wisconsin-Madison Dairy and Farm Industry Short Course and graduated in 2014. He decided to make farming his career and joined his dad full-time in managing the dairy after graduation. His first big decision was to add Jerseys to the herd in the Spring of 2014. Hayden & Devin welcomed their son Finley into the world in August of 2023!
Hayden attended the U.W. Wisconsin-Madison Dairy and Farm Industry Short Course and graduated in 2014. He decided to make farming his career and joined his dad full-time in managing the dairy after graduation. His first big decision was to add Jerseys to the herd in the Spring of 2014. Hayden & Devin welcomed their son Finley into the world in August of 2023!
If you've been in Perkup in the past couple years then you've probably met Devin. Devin comes with lots of customer service experience, from being a server at Simple Cafe in Lake Geneva for many years, and even a former barista at Peets Coffee. Devin works most days behind the counter, & manages the coffee shop these days.
If you haven't tried one of her specialty drinks, stop in and try one today. She makes a fabulous drink, with some pretty cool latte art.
Mackenzie, the daughter of Laurie & Dave, graduated from the University of Dubuque with a degree in Sports Management & Marketing and Business Administration in 2019. She is currently employed by Standard Process, & visits the farm whenever she can with her husband Logan. Mackenzie and Logan have two adorable daughters, Hadley & Wrenley!