Willoughby’s debuts in Loria
In a new coffee shop, even a centuries-old drink can be a novelty.
On Sunday afternoon, a steady stream of chattering students could be seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the long-anticipated Willoughby’s on the ground floor of the Loria Center on York Street. A bunch of balloons and the promise of free chocolate-covered espresso beans and travel mugs welcomed students inside. Store manager Jennifer Dadio said business has been great, but, as one student said, the location is “just another coffee shop.”
Dadio, who has worked for the company for eight years and is...
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By Ricardo L. R.
3:56p.m. on February 4, 2009
Publick Cup, Book Trader, Starbucks, and Atticus serve terrible coffee - at least the espresso drinks - so cheers for the new entrant.
i am glad willoughby's is here and wish them much success.
while i do like atticus and book trader, their food prices are a bit excessive. what i would like to see from willoughby's is a good sandwich that is under $8. This is possible everywhere in the country besides Chapel Street in downtown New Haven.