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Amenia, NY

Transforming a former bank into a community-focused coffee shop and bakery.

• Community Support: The project has strong backing from the town and planning board, reflecting community demand.
• Dual-Service Model: Offers both a drive-through for commuters and an indoor lounge for local patrons.
• Local Art Integration: Features rotating displays of local artwork to enhance community engagement.
• Future Expansion: Plans to enhance kitchen capabilities and acquire a beer and wine license for a nighttime lounge.
• Employment Opportunities: Renovations will create jobs for four individuals in the community.

Coffee House Amenia is transforming a former bank into a specialty coffee shop and bakery along the New York State Route 22 corridor in Amenia, New York. The business will offer a dual-service model, featuring a drive-through for commuters and travelers, as well as an indoor lounge for residents and visitors. The menu will include a variety of coffee beverages and baked goods, catering to both those in transit and local patrons. The establishment aims to serve as a community hub, showcasing local artwork and providing a gathering space for the Amenia community.

The funds raised will be used for renovations, creating employment opportunities for four individuals and establishing the only coffee shop in town. Coffee House Amenia is family-owned and has received strong support from the town and planning board, reflecting community demand for a local coffee shop. Future plans include enhancing kitchen capabilities and acquiring a beer and wine license to transition into a nighttime lounge, further integrating the business into the community as a social gathering space.

Company Info

Coffee House Amenia offers specialty coffee and bakery items with drive-through and community lounge services in Amenia, NY.

Coffee House Amenia is a specialty coffee shop and bakery located along the New York State Route 22 corridor in Amenia, New York. The business operates with a dual-service model, offering a drive-through for commuters and travelers, as well as an indoor lounge for residents and visitors. The menu includes a variety of coffee beverages, such as cappuccinos, and a selection of pastries and baked goods. Situated in a high-traffic retail area, the establishment serves as both a convenient stop for those in transit and a community gathering space.

The interior of Coffee House Amenia features a lounge area with rotating displays of local artwork, emphasizing its role as a community hub. Family-owned and operated, the business focuses on meeting the specific needs of the Amenia community by providing the area’s only drive-through coffee service and a dedicated space for local patrons. Future plans include expanding kitchen capabilities and acquiring a beer and wine license to enhance its offerings.