Maya Hatcha has a new home

After 51 years in the same, and original location, Coconut Grove's oldest store, that is still operating, Maya Hatcha, has moved, this is all due to a large rent increase. When the store first opened in 1968, the rent was $100 per month.


Luckily they didn't go far, they are at still on Grand Avenue, but now at 2985 Grand Avenue, sharing space with Catch A Wave, the surf shop. The new location is brighter and a shared space now where hopefully five or six stores will co-exist. Vivian Jordan, owner, who started Maya Hatcha in 1968 with her sister Sylvia, is glad that the moving is over with, now they are unpacking the 57 boxes that were transported over the weekend from the old place.

Desiree Hart, Vivian's friend, has been invaluable with her help during the move. You could spend hours in Maya Hatcha exploring and by the looks of the boxes that are being unpacked, it will be the same at the new location. Maya Hatcha is known for its racks and racks of French linen, natural fabrics, incense leather items, jewelry and items from Africa and Indonesia. There is tie-dye and so much. It's timeless. The new location is easy to find, it's right next to the 24 Hour Fitness gym, there is parking in the lot next door and street parking out front. Long-time customers should be pleased with the new location.

This sign is the original from 1968. It reminds me of the old Oak Feed sign that is still around. Oak Feed was one of the old Grove stores that was close to Maya Hatcha's new location. And The Last Carrot may be another one of the oldest businesses here that is still operating. These Grove business owners love the Grove and their businesses so much that history is not lost on them.

Recently I wrote about the Antique Market that used to be at the Mayfair, well this has that feel. It's multiple merchants sharing space, sort of a little family of different stores.

The City, nor the Grove made mention of Vivian's longevity and commitment to the village. Hopefully there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony or something to commemorate her dedication to the village.