A pregnant woman in a white dress holding her belly beside a man in a black jacket and blue jeans, standing outdoors in a park with trees and green grass.

welcome to our little corner of the world.

founded in 2021, kismet has become more than a coffee shop and florist. out little shop on the corner has become a place of community - we’ve watched friendships forming on our couch upstairs, folks connecting at just the perfect time, first dates and weddings in the flower shop.

we founded kismet looking to connect people with the simple things that make life beautiful… a coffee on your way to work served by someone who’s genuinely happy to greet you, or a single stem selected from our flower bar to say, “I love you”, or “I care”.

the word kismet means fate, or destiny. we’re proud to be a Turkish and woman owned, family ran small business. our shop is an extension of ourselves, and our team, and we’re so grateful to welcome you in and serve you.

with love and light,

Maya and Jeremiah

owners/founders

floristry program

our floristry program is inspired by the garden and honoring the way flowers and foliage naturally present themselves in nature. our small, tight knit team of florists work to honor you, your loved ones, and your occasions large and small through custom flower arrangements and bouquets.

we offer complimentary shop pickup, and delivery to the Cedar Rapids and Marion areas six days a week. in the cafe, we have a flower bar intended to inspire your own creativity. guests are welcome to interact with the flowers while building their own bouquet or selecting a single stem. we believe flowers should be accessible to all people - no matter the budget or occasion. we aim to have options at any price range. whether it’s your first time ordering flowers or your hundredth, we’re excited to help you realize your floral dreams. order fresh florals here.

Arranged colorful flowers on display indoors, with pink, white, yellow, purple, and green blooms.

coffee program

our coffee program is run and designed by owner, Jeremiah, and built on intentionality. we’re proud to serve coffee roasted by Prodigal (Boulder, CO), and Proud Mary (Portland, OR) and teas supplied by Spirit Tea (Chicago, IL). our menu aims to feature an easy to approach introduction to the coffee world, or a warm welcome to familiar favorites.

all syrups are made in-house from the best quality, simple ingredients, sourcing locally whenever possible. our dairy is purchased from Hansen’s Dairy Farm (Hudson, IA), honey from Ebert Honey (IA), and pastry from The Local Crumb (Cedar Rapids, IA). our seasonally rotating specials menu is perhaps the highlight of our guest base, exploring unique combinations to compliment coffees and teas crafted with care. view our coffee menu here.

A person pouring steamed milk into a coffee cup, creating latte art, in a black and white photo.

get to know us!

Maya Gönlübol

FOUNDER / FLORISTRY LEAD
with a background in fine and public art, and a passion for deeply appreciating the stories of her community, floristry fell into founder Maya’s lap after being surrounded by a love of flowers through her family and childhood. Maya specializes in artful garden inspired floral design that appreciates each bloom for their unique personality. she has a true love for making life beautiful in both the simplest and most special ways she can. outside of the shop, Maya most enjoys spending time with her husband Jeremiah and son, Goldie.
Jeremiah Kasner-Gönlübol

FOUNDER / COFFEE LEAD
jeremiah’s background in fine dining and food service inspires his intentional approach to our coffee program. using whole, real, simple ingredients to produce a product crafted with care is his specialty. his focus on hospitality makes kismet truly special, prioritizing guest experience and comfort. introducing folks to coffee may be his favorite part of his job, helping explore and nurture the love he found for the craft at 13 years old. outside the shop, Jeremiah enjoys his son, Goldie, playing guitar, exploring music and making family meals at home.
Kelsie Hernandez

CAFE MANAGER / HEAD BARISTA
with 8 years in the coffee industry under her belt, Kelsie brings a load of talent and life into the cafe! she most loves the community that’s been fostered at kismet, and the intention approach behind each carefully crafted drink she serves. it’s very possible Kelsie is the face regulars are most happy to see when they walk in - she has a way of making each person feel comfortable and like they’re appreciated just for walking in the door. outside of work, Kelsie enjoys spending time with her husband, Ronnie and two cats, Ghost and Scotch. she loves exploring her city, spending time in nature and listening to Broadway and EDM.

Sloan Randall

FLORIST
Sloan began her florist journey at Kismet in summer of 2023, and has shown her true natural talent for flowers every step along the way. she keeps the flower shop running smoothly while effortlessly whipping together beautiful, personal floral arrangements and bouquets. she’s a deeply treasured part of our team and a true friend to us all. outside the shop, Sloan enjoys using her creativity in a variety of ways, and spending time with her partner Brydon, spending time in nature with her dog Mika, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Ian Klopfenstein

BARISTA
Whitney Hirsh

BARISTA
Lucy Conroy

BARISTA
Goldie Gönlübol

FLORIST/BARISTA IN TRAINING
after joining us in 2023, our littlest bloom will be seen throughout the week learning the ropes of the family biz! in and outside of the shop, Goldie enjoys playing with his cars, playing outside, coloring with crayons and meeting new people. it’s safe to say he’s all of our favorite co-worker, and he’ll be your favorite kismet team member, too.