Seth Hughes, left and Anthony Garrigues are the minds behind Stone Street Café. (Photo credit: Stone Street Coffee Co.)
Despite its updated look and new name, one of Southold’s favorite coffee spots will still be brewing your favorite morning, midday, and maybe even evening, beverage.
Earlier this month, Stone Street Coffee Company took over Southold General’s Einstein Square space, introducing Stone Street Café to the Southold community.
“I think after spending a little bit of time there, we saw how much [Southold] is developing,” says Anthony Garrigues, managing partner at Stone Street Café. “It’s very different from the South Fork. There’s local life, there’s agriculture and Southold is so beautiful.”
Stone Street Café’s second location will be in Southold with their first in New York City. (Stone Street Coffee Co.)
This is the second of the brand’s cafes. The coffee company was founded as a roaster in 2014, then opened their flagship location on Broome Street in New York City three years ago.
Southold’s Stone Street Café held a soft opening on Jan. 14.
“We are big fans of building as we go, so instead of waiting to be perfect, we just wanted to open and give ourselves the opportunity to meet everyone, discuss, learn about our customers and the community,” says Garrigues.
In 2021, Southold General opened their doors as a café and gourmet market serving beany beverages, pizza, pastries and gelato. While the change is intended to be a continuation of Southold General’s well established coffee corner, Stone Street Coffee Company will be incorporating some of their own twists.
The fixed food menu features coffee shop classics like bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, avocado toast and other breakfast and brunch items. The coffee menu includes a slew of espresso drinks, a hefty tea lineup plus signature staples like the honey cinnamon latte.
The former Southold General location has transformed into Stone Street Café. (Photo credit: Stone Street Coffee Company)
“We roast coffee that has already been served in three Michelin Star locations as well as deli shops, so we are able to please a very wide type of clientele,” Garrigues says.
Have no fear — Southold General’s popular pastries, famous chicken salad and many friendly faces behind the counter are here to stay, with affability at the foundation of Stone Street Café’s character.
“We really try to go the extra mile on being hospitable and getting to know the people who are coming through and provide an atmosphere of friendliness and openness that I don’t see so often within the hospitality industry,” says Seth Hughes, hospitality manager at Stone Street Coffee Company.
Garrigues and Hughes were thrilled by the warm welcome from the community and are looking forward to taking feedback and shaping the space.
Stop by for a cup of joe or a sweet or savory snack, daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.