LeGrand Coffee House to open in Woodbridge on Saturday

Table Of Content

• This LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet Set is 20% off, and it makes the perfect Mother's Day Gift
• LeGrand Coffee House Announces Brick And Mortar Location in Woodbridge
• Breaking news - Athan Kaliakmanis is the Rutgers football starter, Gavin Wimsatt to transfer
• Community Goods
• Camden Community Partnership unveils new website, marks 40 years
• Rose Park Roasters

Since the life-changing injury, LeGrand has kept busy. But beyond the community he’s building, LeGrand — who is also learning how to speak Spanish — hopes his business endeavor serves as an example to others that anything is possible. But the inspiring New Jersey native is adding a more literal meaning to the word grind — with coffee beans. Since the former Rutgers football player was paralyzed from the neck down during a game against Army at Metlife in 2010, he’s become synonymous with his hard work, perseverance and stubborn optimism against all odds.

This LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet Set is 20% off, and it makes the perfect Mother's Day Gift

This longtime cafe now has three locations throughout Southern California. Whether visiting 10 Speed in Santa Monica or Sawtelle, the coffee is strong and well made, while the space is a solid place to hang out for the day, especially the cozy Calabasas location. Los Angeles’s coffee scene is as distinct as its 75 miles of coastline and majestic mountains. Operators obsessed with sourcing the finest coffee beans and mastering roasting and brewing techniques mean that the city’s caffeine culture will continue to thrive. Add in Southern California’s multitude of cultures and the results are excellent pour-overs, espresso drinks, cold brews, Mexican mochas, and cà phê trứng (Vietnamese egg coffee).

LeGrand Coffee House Announces Brick And Mortar Location in Woodbridge

LeGrand only recently started drinking coffee, instantly getting hooked. He set about to learn whatever he could about coffee, from bean to mug. But as for lattes and cappuccinos, this new business certainly is off to a promising start. The former Rutgers football defensive lineman is the only player in program history to have his number retired. He continues to be involved with the program as a radio analyst on football broadcasts. LeGrand was paralyzed after suffering a spinal injury during a Rutgers football game in 2010.

Breaking news - Athan Kaliakmanis is the Rutgers football starter, Gavin Wimsatt to transfer

LeGrand, of course, is a former Rutgers football who suffered a devastating injury during a game in 2010. He has since become one of New Jersey’s most celebrated citizens for his strength of character and indefatigable attitude. “Our downtown redevelopment has been somewhat controversial, but we’ve tried to convince people what the future will look like,” McCormac said.

LeGrand Coffee House to Launch Store at Avenue & Green in Woodbridge, New Jersey - Jersey Digs

LeGrand Coffee House to Launch Store at Avenue & Green in Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Posted: Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT [source]

It’s also been wired by Google, so that LeGrand can control the temperature, lights, music and other business functions with his voice. On the charitable side, his philanthropic organization Team LeGrand has raised well over one million dollars for the Reeve Foundation.

Quentin Tarantino re-opened the Vista Theater in 2023 and debuted Pam’s Coffy in February 2024. The film director paid homage to iconic actress Pam Grier and named the place after her 1973 American blaxploitation film, Coffy. Pam’s Coffy uses Tarantino’s custom beans made by Jones Coffee Roasters.

Camden Community Partnership unveils new website, marks 40 years

LeGrand Coffee House set to open in his hometown of Woodbridge later this year - centraljersey.com

LeGrand Coffee House set to open in his hometown of Woodbridge later this year.

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT [source]

Five other roasts — Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala and Sumatra – are also available at the shop, as are specialty drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, and espresso, decaffeinated coffee and teas. Traditional baked goods and other food items are also on the menu. The shop sells single origin roasts, ensuring the highest possible quality coffee available. Options include coffee from Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Sumatra. Meanwhile, the Believe Blend is their house roast; a medium-dark mix of Guatemalan and Brazilian beans with hints of grapefruit and dark chocolate. Early on LeGrand decided he would start by launching his online store first.

So he hired a coffee business adviser and researched the feasibility of opening a store. He spoke with investors and the project moved quickly. Eric LeGrand couldn’t help but notice them in his daily group texts with friends. When it opens its doors, it will serve pastries and monkey bread from Balthazar — and in a nod to his alma mater, a specialty drink called the Scarlett Knight which is a mocha coffee with raspberry and chocolate syrup. Through LeGrand Coffee House, Eric hopes to bring people together and inspire them by providing a “Daily Cup of bELieve” that will remind them to attack their goals each and every day. Our Guatemala coffee is a single-origin medium roast with full body and hints of caramel, grapefruit and chocolate flavor.

Mother's Day is on its way: Shop our favorite bouquets from 1-800-Flowers for the perfect gift

“Coffee is something that you can bring people together with. Eighty five percent of the world drinks it,” LeGrand told The Post. The former defensive tackle who is a motivational speaker, broadcaster and philanthropist behind Team LeGrand had been percolating on opening a business.

For LeGrand, the moment also marked the culmination of a process from, during the pandemic, being inspired by the book “Shoe Dog,” about Phil Knight building Nike, to seeing his dream fully realized. The project is a part of a flurry of construction downtown in zones that were identified as prime for redevelopment. McCormac believes that having LeGrand Coffee House as the first retail tenant gave instant credibility and validation to the efforts. I finished up by asking him about any future plans for LeGrand Coffee house. The sky is the limit,” he said, and so far it certainly seems that way.

This coffee house was LeGrand's vision a year and a half ago and it's finally almost time to make that dream a reality. "It just means that I'm doing something good in this world and it's just a continued reminder that if Eric is out there living his life to the fullest, doing all he's doing, why can't I?" LeGrand said. “People keep coming in because they think we’re open. It’s really exciting and goes to show you, if you do good in the world, it will come back your way,” said LeGrand, who wants to make this a New Jersey destination and a potential flagship for more locations. “And behind the counter, it’s big enough so I can maneuver back and forth and not bump into things,” he added.

LeGrand has gotten interested in all aspects of the business and is studying how it’s made and the origins of coffee. In the evenings, LeGrand Coffee House, which has a capacity of 40, will be transformed into a space for gatherings, such as book clubs and open mic events. LeGrand’s positive attitude is reflected in the 1,900-square-foot shop’s modern-rustic design. A neon sign reads “a daily cup of bELieve” (highlighting his initials). This isn’t just an entrepreneurial venture for LeGrand but a passion.

On the charitable side, his philanthropic organization Team LeGrand has raised more than two million dollars for the Reeve Foundation. Additionally, the Rutgers graduate was recognized by Sports Illustrated with its 2011 Best Moment Award, and he was also presented with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2012 ESPY Awards. Further, he was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2017, receiving the Warrior Award. NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, provides 24/7 business news coverage and events honoring top business professionals.

The coffee at Koreatown’s Memorylook is as excellent as its matcha lattes, giant matcha brulee, and tiramisu doughnuts. Memorylook is an ideal cafe to work from with indoor and outdoor seating, but gets incredibly busy, so plan accordingly. Owner Gacia Tachejian starts with ethically sourced beans, roasts them in-house, and develops one tasty maple oat latte at both locations. Being developed by Prism Capital Partners, Avenue & Green is located next to the Woodbridge Train Station at the corner of Rahway Avenue and Green Street.

Vietnam’s legendary cafe opened in 2023 and serves phin- (coffee made with a Vietnamese filter) and espresso-based coffee drinks using Vietnamese-grown robusta and arabica beans from Buôn Ma Thuột. Everything tastes smooth without an ounce of coffee bean bitterness. Make time to try the dine-in coffee service presented on ornate wooden trays. Loquat is the sister cafe to Highland Park’s popular Kumquat Coffee and debuted at 1201 Cypress Avenue in Cypress Park in August.

The plan was to open online first, get a solid infrastructure in place, then open a retail location (a strategy similar to Samantha Ribb of Chug Coffee at a much larger scale). “It’s funny because I hadn’t had my first cup of coffee until [last year],” LeGrand said. ’ Well finally I did and went ‘Woah, what have I been missing for the last 29 years of my life.’” The seed for LeGrand Coffee House had been planted. Eric LeGrand has launched his own coffee brand, officially opening LeGrand Coffee House on Tuesday. The company debuted with an online store, and developments are currently underway to open a coffee shop in his hometown of Woodbridge later this year.