Local coffee shop invites coffee lovers to Cozy Up

A father-daughter duo owns and operates one of Branson's most unique businesses.

Caitlin Chase and her father, Linwood "Woody" Chase welcome locals and visitors alike to Cozy Up Penguin, a Branson area coffee shop with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Cozy Up Penguin is veteran-owned, as Woody is a proud United States Veteran. Together, Caitlin and Woody provide their customers with a variety of delicious beverages in the shop they opened in November 2024.

"We want to offer an atmosphere where people can come and hang out with family or friends, kind of a home away from home," explained Caitlin. "One of our signature drinks is the Snowy Blueberry Mocha. It's a chocolate blueberry. Brown Butter Toffee and Cinnamon Roll are both very popular. The Brown Butter Toffee tastes like a brown butter cookie, and the Cinnamon Roll is like a cinnamon roll in a cup."

In addition to a large selection of coffees, teas, frappes and lattes – and many sugar-free choices, they offer a delicious array of baked goods, including muffins and cookies, as well as gluten free options.

Happy hour is offered daily, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with regular tea and lemonade available for just $1, with add-in flavorings just a bit more.

"I was working for about seven years in the Target Starbucks, but I wanted to have more of a creative freedom," Caitlin explained of their decision to open the store. "This came up and was such a good deal that we couldn't pass it up. We felt that if we did, we would regret the decision."

Cozy Up Penguin, as the name suggests, features a variety of penguin decor.  

Said Caitlin, "My favorite animal is the penguin. We wanted to have a cozy atmosphere. When you're cold, you want to be cozy and warm, and the penguins fit into that."

The coffee shop also offers fun for the family, with games and puzzles set out on many of the tables, for the enjoyment of all. 

The family-friendly business strives to meet the needs of all of their customers, opening early and staying late, while offering something for everyone. 

"We work seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day," said Caitlin. "We try to stay open as much as possible. We do offer private events, or non-private events, such as birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers and holiday parties."

Cozy Up Penguin is located at 225 Cross Creek, Suite H, east of Branson. They can also be found online, on both Facebook and Instagram, at Cozy Up Penguin Coffee Shop.