Owner Kirsten Popplewell now offers chocolate, vanilla and gingerbread-flavoured edible cups as an alternative to traditional takeaway options.
Ms Popplewell, who previously farmed in the district, is new to the coffee business. Having struggled to find work after saying goodbye to the farm she "bought herself a job" by buying the coffee cart in late 2024.
It is now located in the carpark beside the Weston Four Square from Monday to Friday.
She rebranded the business as Echo and launched it earlier this year using locally roasted beans.
Ms Popplewell stocks Twiice edible cups.
She supported the edible philosophy and sees the cups as a better alternative to biodegradable options, which can take up to 10 years to break down.
"The one thing I don’t like is cups for landfill," Ms Popplewell said.
"I buy [edible cups] and promote them simply because I love the philosophy."
The cups have sparked interest across the community. This includes Weston School teaching staff using them to teach pupils about composting and sustainability.
Ms Popplewell said her coffee cart has grown into something much more than a business: it has become a social hub in Weston.
"It’s snippets of people’s lives," she said.
"How’s your wife going? How’s your dog? It’s extremely social. There’s a lot of banter."
She plans to expand the cart space to create a stronger community feel after receiving a donated table and chairs from a local. She also plans to write a book inspired by her daily interactions with customers.
Locals Toby Mitchell and Corbyn King said they had never seen edible cups in the area and agreed they were a better — and tastier — alternative to traditional cups.
"I like that you get a little snack with your coffee, and it feels good knowing you’re helping the environment. It’s pretty cool," Mr Mitchell said.
— Claire Taylor, Journalism Student
