A Young Man With Autism Inspires the Community Through a Coffee Shop

'Changing the World One Cup of Coffee At a Time'

Barista Jake McFarland (left) says his coffee cart brings happiness to many people, including himself. William Huang/The Epoch Times

NORRISTOWN, Pa.—“I’m Jacob McFarland. I’m from Coffee Closet with Barista Jake; I make coffee, hot coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, iced tea, lemonade.” Barista Jake McFarland said.

When an Epoch Times reporter walked into the Coffee Closet with McFarland, the proprietor introduced himself and asked his mother, “You want me to give him a tour?”