ELMWOOD, WI – Elmwood, Wisconsin has a new spot to sip, savor, and socialize — and it comes with familiar faces. Mother–daughter duo Stephanie and Kendra Kern have officially opened Kern’s Hometown Café, transforming what was once Kern’s Kurbside into a cozy hub for community connection.
Earlier this year, the Kerns closed their bar, ready for a change of pace.
“We wanted a space that brought people together — somewhere friends could gather, families could feel welcome, and kids could tag along,” Stephanie explained. “To me, that wasn’t a bar. A café just felt right.”
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