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JACKED UP COFFEE

BAR: A BILOXI FAVORITE

BREWED WITH HEART

by Danica Cook

wner Dixie Newman has built more than
a coffee shop.. She’s created a welcoming
space where community, creativity, and
Ogreat food come together.

Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, coffee shops often
become more than just a place to grab a morning
pick-me-up. They become gathering spots where
people meet friends, catch up on work, or slow down
for a quiet moment. In Biloxi, Jacked Up Coffee Bar
has become one of those places.

Owned by Dixie Newman, the lively coffee
shop blends bold flavors, comforting food,
and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps
both locals and visitors coming back. From
the moment you walk in, the space feels re-
laxed and inviting. Customers sip coffee while
working on laptops, friends gather for brunch,
and couples enjoy breakfast together.

The friendly staff add to that experience, greet-
ing guests warmly and happily helping them with her hair and makeup
navigate the menu. Their knowledge looking flawless. It’s clear
and enthusiasm she takes pride not only
in her business but also in
the overall experience she
make creates for her guests.
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Always stylish a morning
and full of energy, person,” she said
she brings a vibrant pres- with a laugh. “But I run
ence to the café. In my an early morning coffee
opinion, she’s a bit of shop, so you’ll always find
a diva in the best way me in here drinking coffee
always dressed beautifully trying to get going.”

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