Blake Orchard launched June 12, 2016. The business was located on Exchange Street before moving to Forest Ave.
Restaurant Category: Nibble and Sip
Soakology
Soakology opened November 16, 2004, they moved to Congress Street in July 2015.
They’ve announced their last day in business will be May 11, 2025.
Homegrown Herb & Tea
Homegrown offers a variety of unique herbal tea blends. Each cup is hand-blended and brewed to order from and served in massive pottery mugs. I enjoyed the Pitta Plunge (mints, rose hips, lime zest, and cucumber). The relaxed atmosphere is balanced well by the high-energy and friendly personality of the owner. Most customers seemed to be regulars — always a good sign. Traditional teas are also available and homegrown sells spices for cooking as well.
You can learn more about this apothecary/tea house by reading the profile published in Design*Sponge.
The Proper Cup
Higher Grounds
Aroma Joe’s
Coffee By Design was launched in 1994 by Mary Allen Lindemann and Alan Spear at 620 Congress Street.
Arabica opened in August of 1995 at 16 Free Street and moved to its current location September 2008.
Tandem opened their first location on August 22, 2012, and their bakery on Congress Street two years later.