Food & Drink
Meet the owner of Southern Market’s new coffee shop, Lynn & Gray
Marasha Sanchez's is the creator behind their signature cold foam flavors.
Lynn & Gray Coffee Co. is Southern Market’s new coffee shop, but this Lancaster-based business has already gained a loyal following from their humble beginnings as a roaming coffee trailer in 2023.
Owner Marasha Sanchez is the creative mind behind Lynn & Gray—named after her own middle name and her son Grayson.
A seasoned barista who worked in several local cafés, Marasha’s first venture into business ownership actually came from her love of crafting coffee syrups. Even before starting the coffee trailer, she found success selling her homemade syrups online, which have become a signature element for Lynn & Gray.
She credits the choice of their coffee roast for her ability to incorporate unique pairings together without losing the coffee flavor.
“I come from a Spanish household, so we like our coffee strong yet our flavors sweet,” Marasha shared. “The dark roast really helps us keep our drinks coffee-forward.”
She also stresses the importance of using natural ingredients to really make something special. All of their signature drinks come from Marasha’s creative and sometimes unconventional ideas—like their popular vanilla bean latte with ube cold foam.
“A lot of it is trial and error, which is my favorite part,” Marasha added.
Just before the second-year anniversary of their trailer, Lynn & Gray opened in Southern Market in Lancaster City—where they offer a selection of cold and hot lattes, classic drinks, monthly specials, and pastries.
As for being a young entrepreneur, Marasha is grateful for her customers and the community for supporting her in what she loves to do.
“Having my own coffee trailer that turned into a brick and mortar before I turn 30 is just very unreal,” she said. “I am so excited to meet new people and continue listening and serving customers something fun and interesting.”
Stop by Southern Market to welcome Lynn & Gray on Wednesdays through Sundays.
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