Our Story
Kafé Utza was established in Miles City over 15 years ago. Beginning as a home roasting hobby turned full blown cafe turned roastery, Kafé Utza is now a well-known coffee staple in Eastern Montana.
In the fall of 2021, Chad and BeKa (Stein) Phipps purchased the business from the previous and original owner. Their love for coffee (and previous experience owning a small coffee shop in the town of Jordan, MT) fueled their passion to invest in the small business.
Since then, Kafé Utza has been popping up in places all over Miles City as well as neighboring towns and counties.
Chad and BeKa have been married nearly fourteen years and have lived in Eastern Montana during that time, where they made Miles City their permanent home at the beginning of 2019.
Chad is originally from the small town of Jordan, 80+ miles north of Miles City. He enjoys all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, and now coffee. His go to favorite coffee drink is a White Chocolate Mocha.
BeKa was born in Alaska before finishing out her childhood in Billings, Montana. She enjoys creating all things crafty, including silver and copper jewelry, leather accessories, and painting. She also enjoys hunting, hiking, fishing, and rock hunting. Her go to favorite coffee drink is an Americano with just a tiny splash of cream.
The pair met in Bozeman in 2007 and eloped in 2009, before moving across the state. Their family life also includes Goose (cat), Tank (dog), Maverick (cat), and Gator (dog).
About the Owners
