Riley Fischer, owner/operator of Long Beans Coffee Co., just debuted her business in the Clinton/Lycoming area and has already become well talked about.

Fischer, who grew up in Avis, said she’s always been a huge fan of coffee — having at least a cup a day.

She explained she and her husband were stationed in Spokane, Wash., for three years, where there were a multitude of coffee options.

“Over there they have so many little coffee shops — whenever we came home, there wasn’t really anything like that here,” she said.

LAURA JAMESON/THE EXPRESS Bo, a Dachshund owned by a local resident, looks up happily from his finished pup cup provided by Long Beans Coffee Co. at the Millbrook Plaza.

She began to brainstorm the idea of a coffee truck in January with the support of her husband, Zander Rafter, along with her mother and a multitude of family members.

Her aunt and uncle, Jen and Christopher Gramlich, co-own the truck with Fischer, offering their support even from their home in Philadelphia.

The first pop up for Long Beans Coffee Co. was in Avis at her mother’s house.

“It was nice having an opening in my hometown,” Fischer said. “I’ve lived there my whole life.”

The name of the truck originates in Fischer’s love of Dachshunds — often called wiener dogs for the skinny, lengthy shape similar to a hot dog.

LAURA JAMESON/THE EXPRESS Riley Fischer, owner of Long Beans Coffee Co., prepares a drink in the mobile coffee stand during a weekend stop at Millbrook Plaza.

Fischer and her husband have two of the breed, Milo and Maeve.

“We got our first dog when we were in Washington — Milo,” Fischer explained. “He’s literally my whole life, my whole personality!”

In late summer of 2024, Fischer said they added Maeve to the mix.

“Whenever we started talking about this I knew it had to be Dachshund themed,” she said. “We tried to come up with something that embodies both of them and we call (Milo) Long Bean.”

Long Beans Coffee Co. offers a wide range of flavors — roughly 26 to be exact — which customers can use to create their own hot or iced drinks.

LAURA JAMESON/THE EXPRESS Dachshunds Daisy, front, and Bo, rear, enjoy a pup cup provided by Long Beans Coffee Co. at the Millbrook Plaza.

The business also has a variety of specialty drinks — all of which keep with the Dachshund theme.

“Two of my lattes are called Milo and Maeve. We have a Dapple Mocha, Toffee Trotter, Burrow Bean and Short and Sweet,” Fischer said.

The Milo is an almond and coconut flavored latte that is similar to an Almond Joy, she explained.

The Maeve is a white chocolate, strawberry and french vanilla blend.

Both flavors, Fischer said, are reflective of her two companions.

LAURA JAMESON/THE EXPRESS A line of people wait to order coffee at Long Beans Coffee Co. during a Saturday morning in Clinton County.

The Burrow Bean is a peanut butter and white mocha and was named after the pair who enjoy burrowing under blankets.

Outside of coffee, Long Beans Coffee Co. also offers Zoomies — a Redbull flavored drink.

“The Low Rider is one of those. It’s a peach and pomegranate drink,” she said. “Dachshunds always have zoomies, so it felt perfect.”

Long Beans Coffee Co. also offers treats and pup cups for your furry companion, which are more than welcome to visit the truck, too.

Fischer noted she hopes to incorporate food options in the future.

Wondering where you can catch Long Bean Coffee Co.?

In Clinton County, Fischer said the Millbrook Plaza along Hogan Boulevard has proven to be a hotspot.

“Millbrook Plaza has been really great for us. We’re there most Saturday’s,” Fischer said, noting she’s typically at that spot from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

She added there are plans to also be at the plaza for the pop up car shows that are held on Sundays.

Fischer said she plans to spend more time in Avis and also frequents both UPMC Williamsport and its UPMC Divine hospitals in that area. Long Beans Coffee Co. has also made stops in Jersey Shore Borough and along the Golden Strip.

“Right now we’re kind of just feeling it out, going anywhere I can get to see how these places will be,” Fischer said. “We’ve had so much success at Millbrook Plaza and also at the hospitals.”

Fischer said she hopes to park near the Geisinger Medical Clinic in Lock Haven eventually and is also booked for events, such as the Clinton County SPCA’s Fall Pet Extravaganza in Woodward Township and Tattoos and Brews at Bald Birds Brewery in Jersey Shore.

Anyone who may be interested in learning where Long Beans Coffee Co. will be next, can keep up with weekly updates on the business’s Facebook Page “Long Beans Coffee Co.” or its website, www.longbeanscoffee.com. Both can also give you a look into the menu.

Fischer said there were a plethora of people to thank for making Long Beans Coffee Co. a reality.

“My whole family helps me run it. My mom is always working with me, my aunts and uncles, cousin, sister and husband,” she said, listing a few. “I just wouldn’t be able to do it without them.”

She gave a particular shout out to her cousin, Eli, who — at only 13 — is a huge help.

“He’s only 13 but he does everything as well as I do, and he’s such a great help,” she said.

It was her family and friends who helped refine the menu.

“We had a taste test at my house with my whole family and friends, trying out different flavors,” she said. “I had a set idea of what I wanted the menu to look like and then the taste testing helped tweak things and make it what it is now.”

Fischer also thanked her graphic designer, Gabby Harris, for designing the Long Beans Coffee Co. logo.

“She designed the wrap for the trailer, the whole brand, everything,” she said.

Long Beans Coffee Co. is also planning to have shirts and other apparel that can be purchased at the truck.