Launching in early February, the web series celebrates coffee as a means of connection.
BY EMILY JOY MENESES
ONLINE EDITOR
Photos courtesy of Room for Cream
Nowadays, coffee is often treated as quick, takeaway fuel: something to grab and go. But the upcoming web series Room for Cream is asking viewers to slow down and sit with their cup just a little bit longer.
The new coffee-centered series from director Grant Garry (Meet Me Where I Am) is set to launch the first week of February and uses coffee as a starting point for conversations about the everyday rituals—shaped in childhood and carried throughout the years—that quietly shape our lives.
Finding inspiration in the everyday
When discussing his motivation behind Room for Cream, Grant Garry recalls that the inspiration for the series came to him in a simple, seemingly mundane moment at home. “The idea came to me once I turned off the T.V.,” he says. “I started to notice the quiet, inspiring experience I was having while drinking my morning coffee. I needed to follow my curiosity and explore this further.”
Rather than focusing on the technical aspects of the industry, Room for Cream is people-focused. Each episode unfolds through intimate conversations shared over coffee, revealing how something simple can become a source of inspiration and belonging. The series blends warmth, humor, and curiosity, making space for moments of reflection that feel increasingly rare in a fast-paced world.
Familiar spaces and faces
A recurring setting throughout the series is Jones Coffee Roasters, a family-owned roastery in Los Angeles, California. Across the season, episodes highlight a diverse group of voices, including actor and comedian Manon Mathews, best-selling author Dan Pink, actor John Farley, comedian Todd Glass, MADtv alum Jeremy D. Howard, and more. Each guest brings their own relationship to coffee, and the conversations feel less like interviews and more like exchanges between friends.
The series also expands beyond the café, highlighting what goes on at origin. In one segment, Garry travels to Guatemala to visit Finca Dos Marías, where the coffee served at Jones Coffee Roasters truly begins. The journey offers a glimpse into the labor and care that goes into coffee production, leading viewers to hold greater appreciation for their daily cup.
A chance to slow down
Stylistically, Room for Cream‘s format is reminiscent of shows like Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee or Hot Ones, but its slower, more intentional pace sets it apart. While other series thrive on speed, Room for Cream takes the scenic route, encouraging guests and viewers to linger in conversation, savor the moment, and allow more space for honesty and reflection.
At a time when we’re often pressured to move faster, Room for Cream feels like a gentle reminder that the coffee world can be one of slowness, ease, and authenticity. It’s a call to leave space for cream—the small and quiet, yet meaningful, moments that make us human.
Tune in + stay updated
For updates on Room for Cream and its release, follow Grant Garry on Instagram and Youtube.
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