808 Social | Our Story
Aloha from Matt and Charis
We're Matt and Charis Browne, and we want to bring a taste of Hawaii to everyone here in Arizona. Aloha served daily is how we try to run the shop.
Matt, raised in Longview
Matt grew up in Longview, Washington, then lived in Hawai'i for 15 years. He worked in construction, then went back to school and graduated from the University of Hawai'i in 2020 with a business degree and a 4.0.
Charis, from Ewa Beach
Charis was born and raised in Ewa Beach. She worked in travel for more than 20 years, coordinated events and expos, and ran her own tattoo shop in Wahiawa for over five years.
Why Arizona
Charis was working three jobs as a single mother when COVID hit, and she lost all three. We think alike in business, so we moved to Arizona and opened two: Sunrise Remodels, where Matt flips houses, and this coffee shop in Peoria.
An ohana company
We're an ohana-based company, and we love supporting local and Hawaiian businesses. If you make something, come talk with us and maybe we can plan an event together.