Indigenous-owned cafe opens in Dunseith, North Dakota

Lita Davis opened Bully Brew Coffee after returning to the Turtle Mountains from Minneapolis with her family

May 15, 2026

Lita Davis opened Bully Brew Coffee, a full-service cafe in Dunseith, North Dakota, after returning to the Turtle Mountains with her family following 23 years in Minneapolis, according to KMOT. The cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, soups and sandwiches and is located at 10 Main St.

Davis told KMOT the idea came after noticing limited local dining options in the community. She now operates the cafe alongside her mother and business partner, Lynn Gladue. Davis said the business is an Indigenous-woman-owned operation and has created jobs in the community. According to KMOT, Davis also plans to expand the cafe and add more menu items in the future. The cafe’s coffee is roasted by North Dakota Coffee Roastery in Grand Forks.

1.Kyona Rivera. KMOT, May 14, 2026.

1.Kyona Rivera. KMOT, May 14, 2026.

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