Thirty-Six Café was founded in November 2019 by Hmong-American entrepreneur Macy Lee. The idea was inspired by a 2017 trip to Thailand, where she fell in love with honey toast and the joy of sharing dessert with others. Determined to recreate that experience back home, she built the café from the ground up, despite having no culinary background and a limited budget. After countless hours testing recipes, she perfected her signature soufflé pancakes and personally designed the café’s floral décor. Named in honor of launching the business at age 36, the café was born from passion, persistence, and community support.

 

As the café grew, so did her love for matcha, leading to the launch of Fufu’s Matcha, named after Macy's two fur babies. Sourced directly from Japan, Fufu’s Matcha reflects the same heart and intention behind the café: quality, warmth, and connection. As we continue to grow, we hope to share our incredible Fufu’s Matcha with communities far beyond Minnesota.