Little Italy readies itself for more meh coffee

If youʼre invested in the ʻbuy local’ movement – or just a proud Indie Coffee Passport carrier – grabbing a cup of joe in Little Italy may not be your go-to destination for caffeine refueling anymore. Not only has that Seattle Behemoth opened two spots in the ‘hood, but we’ve also learned that a new Press Café is setting up shop on College Street.

Presse Café, a homeogeneous franchise hailing from Quebec, will replace The Cupps Cafe at 622 College Street. The latest in corporate coffee culture follows java heavyweight, Starbucks, which recently opened its second Little Italy location.

As for the neighbourhood, while mom-and-pop restaurants and cafés still line the streets, we are left to wonder how long it will manage to keep out the incursions of free WiFi and meh coffee.

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