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Vietnam’s legendary cafe opened in 2023 and serves phin- (coffee made with a Vietnamese filter) and espresso-based coffee drinks using Vietnamese-grown robusta and arabica beans from Buôn Ma Thuột. Everything tastes smooth without an ounce of coffee bean bitterness. Make time to try the dine-in coffee service presented on ornate wooden trays. Loquat is the sister cafe to Highland Park’s popular Kumquat Coffee and debuted at 1201 Cypress Avenue in Cypress Park in August.
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This longtime cafe now has three locations throughout Southern California. Whether visiting 10 Speed in Santa Monica or Sawtelle, the coffee is strong and well made, while the space is a solid place to hang out for the day, especially the cozy Calabasas location. Los Angeles’s coffee scene is as distinct as its 75 miles of coastline and majestic mountains. Operators obsessed with sourcing the finest coffee beans and mastering roasting and brewing techniques mean that the city’s caffeine culture will continue to thrive. Add in Southern California’s multitude of cultures and the results are excellent pour-overs, espresso drinks, cold brews, Mexican mochas, and cà phê trứng (Vietnamese egg coffee).
LeGrand Coffee House latest dream-come-true for former Rutgers football player paralyzed during game
Since the life-changing injury, LeGrand has kept busy. But beyond the community he’s building, LeGrand — who is also learning how to speak Spanish — hopes his business endeavor serves as an example to others that anything is possible. But the inspiring New Jersey native is adding a more literal meaning to the word grind — with coffee beans. Since the former Rutgers football player was paralyzed from the neck down during a game against Army at Metlife in 2010, he’s become synonymous with his hard work, perseverance and stubborn optimism against all odds.
Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand opens coffee shop in hometown
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The regional fast-casual chicken tender concept has nine New York locations and three in New Jersey. And judging by who turned out, along with the lines stretched down the block and the early buzz on social media, LeGrand appears well on his way to accomplishing that goal. And in the process, he has helped spark the redevelopment of Woodbridge, the town where he is so beloved. The grand opening drew some of the biggest names in New Jersey politics and athletics, along with community supporters and admirers who were eager to try what LeGrand has dubbed as a daily cup of bELieve. The scam involves processing fraudulent transactions (typically less than a few dollars) on a consumer’s credit card in the name of a business which has no prior or continuing relationship to the scammer or the victim. He said he’ll be working with architects and interior designers “to create the vibe that I’m looking for.” LeGrand said he couldn’t release the physical location of the café just yet.
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The plan was to open online first, get a solid infrastructure in place, then open a retail location (a strategy similar to Samantha Ribb of Chug Coffee at a much larger scale). “It’s funny because I hadn’t had my first cup of coffee until [last year],” LeGrand said. ’ Well finally I did and went ‘Woah, what have I been missing for the last 29 years of my life.’” The seed for LeGrand Coffee House had been planted. Eric LeGrand has launched his own coffee brand, officially opening LeGrand Coffee House on Tuesday. The company debuted with an online store, and developments are currently underway to open a coffee shop in his hometown of Woodbridge later this year.
It’s also been wired by Google, so that LeGrand can control the temperature, lights, music and other business functions with his voice. On the charitable side, his philanthropic organization Team LeGrand has raised well over one million dollars for the Reeve Foundation.
LeGrand only recently started drinking coffee, instantly getting hooked. He set about to learn whatever he could about coffee, from bean to mug. But as for lattes and cappuccinos, this new business certainly is off to a promising start. The former Rutgers football defensive lineman is the only player in program history to have his number retired. He continues to be involved with the program as a radio analyst on football broadcasts. LeGrand was paralyzed after suffering a spinal injury during a Rutgers football game in 2010.
For LeGrand, the moment also marked the culmination of a process from, during the pandemic, being inspired by the book “Shoe Dog,” about Phil Knight building Nike, to seeing his dream fully realized. The project is a part of a flurry of construction downtown in zones that were identified as prime for redevelopment. McCormac believes that having LeGrand Coffee House as the first retail tenant gave instant credibility and validation to the efforts. I finished up by asking him about any future plans for LeGrand Coffee house. The sky is the limit,” he said, and so far it certainly seems that way.
LeGrand has gotten interested in all aspects of the business and is studying how it’s made and the origins of coffee. In the evenings, LeGrand Coffee House, which has a capacity of 40, will be transformed into a space for gatherings, such as book clubs and open mic events. LeGrand’s positive attitude is reflected in the 1,900-square-foot shop’s modern-rustic design. A neon sign reads “a daily cup of bELieve” (highlighting his initials). This isn’t just an entrepreneurial venture for LeGrand but a passion.
“Coffee is something that you can bring people together with. Eighty five percent of the world drinks it,” LeGrand told The Post. The former defensive tackle who is a motivational speaker, broadcaster and philanthropist behind Team LeGrand had been percolating on opening a business.
This coffee house was LeGrand's vision a year and a half ago and it's finally almost time to make that dream a reality. "It just means that I'm doing something good in this world and it's just a continued reminder that if Eric is out there living his life to the fullest, doing all he's doing, why can't I?" LeGrand said. “People keep coming in because they think we’re open. It’s really exciting and goes to show you, if you do good in the world, it will come back your way,” said LeGrand, who wants to make this a New Jersey destination and a potential flagship for more locations. “And behind the counter, it’s big enough so I can maneuver back and forth and not bump into things,” he added.
Quentin Tarantino re-opened the Vista Theater in 2023 and debuted Pam’s Coffy in February 2024. The film director paid homage to iconic actress Pam Grier and named the place after her 1973 American blaxploitation film, Coffy. Pam’s Coffy uses Tarantino’s custom beans made by Jones Coffee Roasters.
A FedEx outlet has also signed on for space at the project. At Bellissimo we believe anyone can open a coffee shop with enough commitment and dedication to learning. The pandemic has hit the coffee industry especially hard, but it’s people like Eric who inspire us and prove that it’s all still possible. We couldn’t be happier for Eric, and can’t wait to see what’s next for LeGrand Coffee House. You can check out the LeGrand Coffee House website here, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. After sustaining a spinal cord injury while playing football for Rutgers University in 2010, he became a motivational speaker, philanthropist, sports analyst and author.
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