A Latte Friends

A Latte Friends is a coffee shop located at 10530 Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville, Mississippi, founded by owner Tanya Estep and managed by former special education teacher Angele Mills. The shop opened in 2024 and operates with a distinctive mission: providing meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — affectionately called “Superstars” — making it one of the only businesses of its kind along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Embraced by the local community, A Latte Friends serves hot and iced coffees, breakfast items, and more, while helping its Superstar employees build job skills, confidence, and lasting friendships.