BatchBlue staff favorite: Cuppers Cafe
- Posted May 20th, 2009
- Filed under: Community
As a (somewhat) virtual company, the BatchBlue crew is always on the lookout for a nice place to work or meet. There are really only two requirements—strong wifi and stronger caffeinated beverages.
We’re based in Providence, RI and there’s no shortage of nice coffee shops in the city. But my dirty little secret is that I’m actually the one member of the Crew who lives over the line in Massachusetts. I was quite happy when I found out that Cuppers Cafe was opening in Somerset—which just so happens to be where I live.
Cuppers has quickly evolved from a converted-gas-station-with-name-painted-on-windows look into a pretty spiffy establishment. It is well-decorated, the wifi is strong, the beverages are good, and the baked goods are tasty. But, as with many small businesses, what sets it apart is the people. When I start to frequent a coffee shop, I’m always interested to see how long it takes the staff to remember my order. For owner Mark Ulrich, it was very quick. As soon as he sees me open the door, Mark gets a large black Assam ready.
Between the birth of our third baby, paternity leave, and some other matters, I recently went about six weeks without visiting Cuppers. However, the next time I went in, Mark said hello as if I was there the day before and asked “large black Assam?”
CUPPERS CAFE
1857 County Street
Somerset, MA
p: 508.916.2455
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I just recently found out about this place and I live just a 19 minute walk from it! I’m planning to go very soon, maybe tomorrow. I’m so excited about this. Somerset has always been a place with little entertainment for me, but I have no way of going anywhere farther away. So this could be perfect.
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