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Let’s talk about the coffee roaster who turned his eastside garage into a community hub. Bryan Daniel, founder of Civic Coast Coffee, isn’t just brewing beans—he’s crafting a blueprint for how small-scale roasters can anchor neighborhoods. In a 300-square-foot space split by sinks, roasters, and a record player, Daniel’s journey from Guatemala to Indianapolis reveals how passion, persistence, and purpose can redefine what a coffee shop means. Daniel’s story began in 2000, when a friend in Guatemala told him the only way to truly taste coffee was to ditch sugar, milk, and cream. That revelation sparked a deep dive into…