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The Case for a Third Place

In a world that increasingly happens behind a screen, third places give us a reason to slow down, step outside, and simply be around other people. Marissa makes the case for coffee shops as modern third places — spaces where small, everyday interactions can foster connection and community.

Haley Horvat Haley Horvat

Partner Program Highlight: Ansera

A look inside our partnership with Ansera, their coffee culture, and the development from COVID-era studio productions to a dedicated office coffee counter and weekly Tuesday cuppings. What started as a solution to endless Dunkin runs has become a small but meaningful part of how their team connects, recharges, and comes together.

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Haley Horvat Haley Horvat

Partner Program Highlight: Cup of Wonder

We’re grateful to partner with a business like Cup of Wonder, where coffee is about so much more than what’s in the cup. Sarah and Dan have created a space rooted in connection, kindness, and a genuine love for their community, and we’re proud to be a small part of it.

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Marissa Cummings Marissa Cummings

Partner Program Highlight: Pilates + Coffee

“When you get to do what you love, you feel lucky”, shares Ryan, co-founder of Pilates + Coffee, a prominent fixture of the Roscoe village community. Founders Ryan and Jacquelyn fused their talents and passion for their community into a studio and café that has spent nearly a decade bringing people together through movement and coffee.

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Haley Horvat Haley Horvat

Partner Program Highlight: CalibrÉ Coffee

“Every neighborhood needs a cafe,” Josh shares right off the bat. As the manager of Calibre Coffee, Josh along with the rest of the team, have made it a point to build something larger than just a location to grab a coffee to go. They saw the opportunity to create a place of connection for the surrounding community and have established themselves and continued to build on that very idea.

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