Horizon West
Cars & Coffee

You can catch all makes and models at Horizon West’s Cars and Coffee, from visionary to vintage to — time machines? 

That’s how founder Lou Ferraro sees old cars. 

“They bring back memories of road trips, high school days, our first taste of freedom,” Lou says. “It’s an opportunity to put yourself back in the past.”

A typical meet-up happens once or twice a month — often on Sundays — near the Cinepolis in Horizon West, or Flamingo Crossings a little farther south down 429. 

For Lou, and a lot of the folks attending, talking shop around old cars is an escape hatch to simpler times. It’s a chance to revisit your own memories and reminiscence about driving around with fathers and grandfathers, he says. 

And if you don’t know a carburetor from a chassis, that’s OK, too. Lou sees all generations and backgrounds pulling into the parking lot for Cars and Coffee. In a transient neighborhood like Horizon West, people crave connection and this is a low stakes get-together. 

“We’re all coming from somewhere else; this is how we build community,” Lou says.“Whether you’re a lifelong gearhead or just curious, come out … and be a part of something growing right here in Horizon West.”

Beyond the cars, it’s the friendships that keep people coming back. For many, these meet-ups are more than just a hobby—they’re a way to connect with others, share stories, and create lasting bonds in a neighborhood still finding its roots.

“In the end, it’s about people,” Lou reflects. “Cars just give us an excuse to meet.”