Gregorys Coffee facts for kids
| Private | |
| Industry | Coffee |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Gregory Zamfotis |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
| Products | Coffee |
Gregorys Coffee is a popular coffee company that started in New York City. It's known for roasting its own coffee beans and selling them in its shops. Besides many kinds of coffee and tea, Gregorys Coffee also sells tasty pastries and packaged foods. They even have a special menu of plant-based meals, created by a food expert, that are made fresh every day.
The company's logo is quite unique! It looks like the founder, Gregory Zamfotis, with two coffee mugs for glasses and wavy hair.
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The Story of Gregorys Coffee
How Did Gregorys Coffee Start?
Gregorys Coffee was founded by Gregory Zamfotis in 2006. The very first shop opened its doors on Park Avenue and 24th Street in Manhattan. This company is part of what's called the "third wave coffee" movement. This means they focus on high-quality, specialty coffee.
What Makes Their Coffee Special?
Gregorys Coffee likes to use a special brewing method called the aeropress. This method helps make a really smooth and flavorful cup of coffee. By 2017, the company had already opened its 24th coffee shop, showing how much it was growing!
Where Can You Find Gregorys Coffee Shops?
Current Locations of Gregorys Coffee
Today, you can find Gregorys Coffee shops in several places. They have many cafés in Manhattan, New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Washington, D.C..
Expanding Beyond Manhattan
In September 2016, Gregorys Coffee opened a special place in Long Island City, Queens, New York. This building is where they roast their coffee beans and prepare many of their fresh foods. Later that same year, they opened their first shop outside of Manhattan. This new location was on the waterfront in Jersey City, New Jersey.
In 2016, the company also signed a long-term agreement for a shop at 16 Court Street in Brooklyn. This was their very first location in that part of New York City.
Gregorys Coffee in Washington, D.C.
In 2017, Gregorys Coffee continued to grow by opening several new coffee shops in Washington, D.C.. This helped them reach even more coffee lovers.
A Short Pause During the Pandemic
In March 2020, like many businesses, Gregorys Coffee temporarily closed all 31 of its shops. This was due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. They later reopened as conditions improved.
Other Coffee Companies to Explore
- Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters
- Counter Culture Coffee
- Stumptown Coffee
