New Coffee in Murray Hill or Springfield?

[InnerCityPressure]

I've got some associates looking to open a high quality, hip/modern coffee space.  Bold Bean and Brew pretty much have Riverside on lockdown. 

Where is the next best location between Murray Hill and Springfield?
Do Knead and Three Layers even play into the thought process?
Which residents will latch on and support?
Will outsiders travel to either hood for a good product?

Any thoughts or ideas would be much appreciated!

[menace1069]

Try somewhere downtown like the old bar Atticus which was at 325 W. Forsyth Street. Perfect location downtown, right across from the EverBank 30-story tower so plenty of morning and mid-day business. On the same block as Big Pete's Pizza.

[fieldafm]

The old City Kidz next to Uptown Kitchen in Springfield is now available (with grease trap) at a very attractive rate. Your associates can call Bill at 396-9601.

There is also an additional space in Brooklyn Station (little bit higher $/sq ft... but much more attractive space) and can call Patrick at 598-7468. There is another option, which is a kiosk being constructed at 220 Riverside on the corner of Riverside/Forrest that would be ideal for a coffee shop. 363-9002

[menace1069]

Or even the old fire station on Riverside. That place is so cool...it needs new life. Make it a cool eatery/coffee shop and open those bay doors when it's open.

[camarocane]

I would prefer Murray Hill for selfish and personal reasons 

[InnerCityPressure]

Thanks field and menace!

@camarocane - Are there more of you?  Do you think a hangout type of coffee shop would fill a neighborhood need or would the market be saturated with Knead in the hood and Bold Bean close by?

[mtraininjax]

Hopefully Edgewood Bakery will resume these types of services in their dining area. Hopefully!

[ProjectMaximus]

I think Murray Hill badly needs this kind of thing. There is a strong neighborhood community there and could definitely use more gathering spaces. That said, I am biased as I potentially have commercial space on Edgewood coming available that we'd love to house a coffee shop in.

Field's suggestions all sound like excellent spaces as well...next to Uptown Kitchen can draw spillover crowd and is a decent distance from Three Layers. And of course Brooklyn is a great spot for something upscale. 

[Tacachale]

Or be smart and come to San Marco

I think they'd probably get some good spaces in Brooklyn. Downtown would be good for the morning office crowd.

[Jax Friend]

My opinion is biased, as I live in Springfield. Of course I believe Springfield is the better choice, and if Sweet Pete's or Tres Leches is any indicator, the neighborhood has a good ability of incubating start-ups. My only suggestion would be to stick to a Main Street location. Also proximity to Uptown may create some synergy.

[InnerCityPressure]

I potentially have commercial space on Edgewood coming available that we'd love to house a coffee shop in.

Would you mind DM-ing me some details/contact info?

[peestandingup]

Murray Hill. I don't live in either & don't have a dog in this fight, but its clearly the one with the most momentum lately as far as businesses goes. As Riverside gets more expensive & people get priced out, they'll likely eye the adjacent MH district.

Besides, Springfield already has Three Layers & I don't think it could sustain another coffee shop that's similar at this point. Whereas MH has nothing at all right now in this regard. Its ripe for one IMO.

[undergroundgourmet]

Murray Hill - especially if you will be open in the evenings! Maple Street and Knead aren't (except Maple on Friday and Saturday night). There is a space becoming available in the block with Swimming yesterday and the wine shop I believe...just ask Anthony in the tobacco shop. He seems to know what's going on. Lots of parking too!

[Live_Oak]

Just remember that Bold Bean is already planning on turning their roastery into a café right there on Edgewood.

[johnnyliar]

Just remember that Bold Bean is already planning on turning their roastery into a café right there on Edgewood.

I'm pretty sure it's just going to be a walkup window. Not a cafe environment that lends itself to hanging around. Which is what MH needs, imo. Wish i could start one myself!