Monday, April 6, 2015

Source: Bakery/Cafe Still Plans To Open On Main Street


Last summer, this blog reported that a new cafe and/or bakery would soon make its way to Dorchester's main street.

Eight months later, there's still no sign of such a business.  However, we are told that that plans are still in place for the bakery to open around the Thanksgiving or Christmas season.

As the Times reported in July, the individuals who plan to open the bakery/cafe wanted to occupy the building that was most recently the Dorchester Hardware Store and the additional space in Dorchester Grocery.  Older residents will remember the site as the former location of the West Side Cafe and Rec Room.  We do not know if that original plan is still in place, or if another vacant location is being sought.

The proprietors, who have strong Dorchester ties, will need a unique spin on their operations, good marketing, as well as strong support by the community and area residents.

Community members we spoke with last summer were elated by the news and anxious to see the cafe open.  

In a 2010 Times survey, readers said that a "cafe with a bakery" was one of the most needed businesses in Dorchester.  In fact, a cafe commanded the second highest number of votes, behind only a convenience store.

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4 comments:

  1. This sounds line a great idea! Best wishes to the new business owners!

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  2. I would drop by every morning and I know my friends would too

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  3. It would bring a little life to the sleepy little community in the mornings!

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  4. I don't believe this story. Next thing you'll tell us is that the ford dealership is coming back too

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