Cherry Street Coffee House Explained
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Cherry Street Coffee House is a chain of coffeehouses in Seattle, Washington, United States.
History
The business was founded by co-owner Ali Ghambari.[1] By April 2011, the business had five locations,[2] and it had seven by late 2012. It planned to open an eighth outlet in the Pioneer Square district in 2013.[3] A waterfront location that was expected to open in May 2017 was delayed[4] and was never opened.[1]
According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the business "saw sales plummet ... down at about 60 percent" in March 2020, which was followed by the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In May 2021, Benjamin Cassidy of Seattle Metropolitan said seven of the business's eleven locations had closed and the number of staff decreased from 120 to fewer than 20.[6]
Menu
In addition to coffee, the business has served dirty chai lattes—chai tea with espresso—and a drink called Milkyway that consisted of mocha with caramel sauce.[7]
The food menu has included veggie burgers. The location at First Avenue and Clay Street has offered "dinner menu of authentic Persian dishes available for dine-in or take-out" on select days. The menu has also included bagels, pastries, salads, sandwiches, and soups.[8]
In 2019, Cherry Street began serving cocktails and weekend brunch.
Reception
In 2011, Allecia Vermillion of Eater Seattle said the Cherry Street chain's "internationally influenced menu includes a veggie burger that over the years has quietly racked up legions of rabid devotees, both vegetarian and omnivore".[2] The website's Megan Hill included the business in a 2021 overview of Seatle's best "coffee shop bites" and wrote: "Cherry Street Coffee serves solid brews across its four locations, but the extensive food menu is a definitive draw. The menu is mostly built from ingredients made onsite, from pastries baked daily to bagel breakfast sandwiches to the Persian rice bowl and falafel."[9] Brittany Fowler selected Cherry Street to represent Seattle in Business Insider 2015 list of the best coffee shops in 13 major U.S. cities.[10] The Daily Hive included the business in a 2020 list of the "12 best coffee shops to visit in Seattle".[11]
In 2022, Molly O'Brien of Fodor's recommended, "Visit Cherry Street Coffee House to experience a welcoming community space that's been a part of the Seattle brew scene since the late 90s".[12] Alison Fox included the business in Travel + Leisure 2022 list the "coolest" coffee shops in the U.S. and said, "Seattle is known for its rainy weather, and this Seattle-based mini coffee chain is the perfect place to spend a cozy afternoon when the climate isn't exactly cooperating".
See also
Notes and References
- News: Merten . Paxtyn . August 9, 2019 . Cherry Street founder Ali Ghambari pushes for small businesses to strengthen the community . Puget Sound Business Journal . November 17, 2022 . January 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111233728/https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2019/08/09/cherry-street-founder-ali-ghambari-pushes-for.html . live .
- Web site: Vermillion . Allecia . April 28, 2011 . Veggie Burger at Cherry Street Coffee House . November 16, 2022 . Eater Seattle . en . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116223740/https://seattle.eater.com/2011/4/28/6684059/veggie-burger-at-cherry-street-coffee-house . live .
- Web site: Werner . Christoper . December 21, 2012 . A New Cherry Street Coffee House for Pioneer Square . November 16, 2022 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116223741/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2012/12/a-new-cherry-street-coffee-house-for-pioneer-square . live .
- News: Garnick . Coral . May 31, 2017 . Cherry Street Coffee House delays waterfront debut after city rule change . Puget Sound Business Journal . November 17, 2022 . July 6, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170706111613/http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2017/05/31/cherry-street-coffee-house-delays-waterfront-debut.html . live .
- News: Campbell . Megan . March 11, 2020 . Business in downtown Seattle has fallen off the cliff due to COVID-19 . Puget Sound Business Journal . November 17, 2022 . December 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203232755/https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2020/03/11/business-in-downtown-seattle-has-fallen-off-the.html . live .
- Web site: Cassidy . Benjamin . May 3, 2021 . How an Alliance Helps Pioneer Square Small Businesses Persevere . November 16, 2022 . . en-US . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116223740/https://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-city-life/2021/05/how-nonprofit-alliance-helps-pioneer-square-seattle-small-businesses-persevere . live .
- Web site: Fox . Alison . July 11, 2022 . The Coolest Coffee Shops in the U.S. . November 16, 2022 . Travel + Leisure . en . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116223741/https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/americas-coolest-coffeehouses . live .
- Web site: Corcoran . Penelope . June 23, 2005 . Cheap Eats: Cherry Street Coffee House . SeattlePi . November 17, 2022 . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116223745/https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/Cheap-Eats-Cherry-Street-Coffee-House-1176671.php . live .
- Web site: Hill . Megan . June 18, 2021 . The Best Coffee Shop Bites in Seattle . November 16, 2022 . Eater Seattle . en . January 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111233734/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-coffee-shop-food-in-seattle . live .
- Web site: Fowler . Brittany . October 5, 2015 . The best coffee shops in 13 major cities around the US . November 16, 2022 . Business Insider . en-US . June 29, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160629174648/http://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-coffee-shops-in-13-major-us-cities-2015-10 . live .
- Web site: September 29, 2020 . 12 best coffee shops to visit in Seattle Dished . November 16, 2022 . . en . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116223742/https://dailyhive.com/seattle/best-coffee-shops-seattle . live .
- Web site: O'Brien . Molly . January 17, 2022 . Is Your Hometown One of the Best Coffee Destinations in America? . November 16, 2022 . . en-US . November 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116223740/https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/best-american-cities-for-coffee-cafes . live .