The cafe closes at 5 PM. The room doesn't go dark. Between 6 PM and midnight, Café Mia operates as the Stashmaster Loyalist Social Club — a members-only evening space that uses the same room with different rules. Here's what happens, who it's for, and how to know if it's something you want to be part of.
The setup
From 5 to 6 PM, the cafe transitions. The pastry case gets covered. The espresso machine gets cleaned. The lighting shifts — softer, lower, warmer. The music changes — quieter, more intentional. The barista shift hands off and the evening shift takes over.
By 6 PM the room is the Stashmaster Loyalist Social Club. Same chairs, same tables, different atmosphere entirely. Some customers who only know us as a coffee shop are surprised to learn the space has a second life.
What the social club is
The Stashmaster Loyalist Social Club is a members-only evening gathering space for the Stashmaster community. It's not a bar — there's no full bar program, though we serve wine, beer, and a small cocktail list. It's not an event space, though events happen here. It's closer to a neighborhood living room with a member-of-record list.
The vibe is conversation-forward. Music is background. Phones are tolerated but not encouraged. The point is to be in a room with other people without optimizing for any particular activity.
What it's not
- It's not a fancy private club. There's no dress code. Members range across age and background.
- It's not exclusive in a "you have to know someone" way. Members are people who've gotten involved with Stashmaster — the family's broader creative space — over time.
- It's not about the alcohol. Plenty of members come for tea or non-alcoholic drinks.
- It's not a bar trying to extend its hours. The cafe is a cafe; the club is a club. They share a room but they're different operations.
What happens during a typical evening
Tuesday at 8 PM: maybe ten people scattered across the room. Some are reading. Some are in pairs talking. The piano in the corner gets played by whoever feels like it. The conversations are louder than the music but quieter than a restaurant.
Saturday at 9 PM: 25 people. The energy is higher. Sometimes there's a planned event (an artist talk, a book launch, an album listening). More often there isn't and the room is just full of people who decided to come hang out.
The thing nobody calls it but everyone notices: the social club is what bars used to be before bars became loud. People talk to each other.
How membership works
Membership in the Stashmaster Loyalist program is something members opt into through participation in Stashmaster's broader programming — events, classes, gatherings. It's not a fee-based membership. It's not a status thing. It's just a way of saying: this person is part of the community, and the social club exists for them.
If you're curious about the community side of Stashmaster, the easiest entry point is to attend a public Stashmaster event. Most are open to everyone. Member status comes naturally over time for people who keep showing up.
Can non-members visit?
Public events at the social club are open to all. Members can bring guests. Otherwise the space is members-only after 6 PM — not because we're trying to be exclusive, but because the experience the social club is built for breaks if it becomes a walk-in crowd.
The cafe itself is fully open to everyone during cafe hours (8 AM – 5 PM). If you want the room without the membership, that's the time to come.
What gets served at the club
- Wine — small list, mostly natural and low-intervention
- Beer — a few rotating taps, mostly Brooklyn-local
- Cocktails — short list, classics and seasonal originals
- Non-alcoholic — herbal tea, sparkling water, the morning matcha menu
- Snacks — small plates from the kitchen, lighter than a full meal
The food and drink program is intentionally restrained. The point isn't dinner; the point is the room.
How the cafe and club coexist
The transition between the two operations works because they share infrastructure but not staff schedules. The cafe team is morning-and-afternoon people. The club team is evening people. They overlap by about 30 minutes for handoff. The bookkeeping and inventory are run separately. The lease is one. The room is one.
From a customer perspective, the simplest framing is: the cafe is for everyone, the club is for the regulars who became something more.
Cafe hours: 8 AM – 5 PM daily. Social club hours: 6 PM – 12 AM daily, members. Public events at the club happen periodically — follow @cafemiabk on Instagram for announcements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stashmaster Loyalist Social Club?
A members-only evening gathering space that operates out of the Café Mia room from 6 PM to midnight. Part of the broader Stashmaster community.
How do I become a member of the social club?
Membership comes through participation in Stashmaster's broader programming — events, classes, and community gatherings. It's not a fee-based membership.
Is the social club open to the public?
Public events are open to all. Outside of those, the club is members-only after 6 PM. The cafe itself is fully public during daytime hours (8 AM – 5 PM).
Does the social club serve alcohol?
Yes — wine, beer, and a small cocktail list. Plus non-alcoholic options including the cafe's tea and matcha menu.
Can I host a private event at the social club?
Yes — private events and buyouts are available. Email CafeMiaBk@gmail.com or call (929) 813-1897.