Effingham, IL – May 18, 2026 — The Effingham County Chamber welcomes The Human Bean as a new member following the recent ribbon cutting celebration for the locally owned coffee drive-thru.
Located at 406 N. Keller Drive in Effingham, The Human Bean offers handcrafted coffee, espresso, frozen drinks, teas, smoothies, energy drinks, and breakfast items served with fast, friendly service. The Effingham location is now locally owned and operated by sisters Tiffany Stewart and Sloan Kessinger.
Originally founded in Oregon in 1998, The Human Bean has grown into a nationally recognized coffee franchise known for quality beverages and customer service. The Effingham location continues that mission while bringing a local ownership touch to the community.
“We’re excited to welcome The Human Bean to the Chamber and celebrate this new chapter of local ownership,” said Katie Koester, President & CEO of the Effingham County Chamber. “Tiffany and Sloan are creating a fun and welcoming experience for customers while continuing to invest in our local business community.”
In addition to specialty coffee drinks, The Human Bean also offers flavored energy drinks, cold brew, teas, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and kid-friendly options.
Community members are encouraged to stop by, meet the new owners, and support this locally owned business.
For more information about The Human Bean Effingham, visit them online at TheHumanBean.com/blogs/stores/il-effingham-n-keller or Facebook @TheHumanBeanOfEffingham.
Chamber membership offers businesses the connections and resources needed to stay engaged, grow, and succeed in Effingham County. To learn more, contact Membership Director Becky Brown at (217) 347-6283 or visit EffinghamCountyChamber.com.
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Pictured (front row left to right): Chamber Ambassador Tonya Siner (Premier Broadcasting), Employee Olivia Durre, Social Media & Marketing Mark Swarm, Co-Owners Tiffany Stewart & Sloan Kessinger, Employee Emily Frankie, and Chamber Ambassador Debbie Womack (First National Bank of Waterloo)
Pictured (middle row left to right): Chamber President & CEO Katie Koester, Chamber Board Member Jon Schafer (Baseball Card Connection), Employee Haley Wade, Employee Raven Shield, Laura Greuel (BodyWorx Massage), City of Effingham Economic Development Director Sasha Althoff
Pictured (back row left to right): Chamber Ambassador Michael Wall (HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation), Chamber Ambassador Jeff Mihlbachler, Employee Anna Albert, Lisa Schafer (Baseball Card Connection), and Rachel Kaiser (Representative Mike Bost)
About the Effingham County Chamber
Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber has been a leader in supporting business growth and community progress for more than a century. Today, the Chamber continues to champion local success through advocacy, professional development, and initiatives that strengthen Effingham County’s economy. Learn more at EffinghamCountyChamber.com.