New Starbucks Under Construction On Bridgeport's West Side

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Starbucks will open a new location in the west side of Bridgeport in April next year, marking the coffee chain's third shop in the city, according to officials.

The new site will be at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Mountain Grove Street (1705 Fairfield Ave.), and will join a recently opened O'Reilly Auto Parts Store in a new $4 million retail complex by developer Richard Korris.

"With Bridgeport quickly growing and becoming a forefront for new businesses and live entertainment, making these projects and infrastructure improvements a reality has the potential to add significant momentum to the revitalization of our City as well as improve the quality of life for neighborhood residents on the east and west sides of Bridgeport," said Mayor Joseph Ganim about the addition of a third Starbucks.

The city's other Starbucks locations are on the East Side at Steelpointe and in the North End at Brookside Shopping Center.

According to city officials, the building for the new location already has its steel framing in place, and should be completely enclosed before the winter. Once completed, it will include drive-thru service and café seating.

Korris is continuing his work on the project after finishing the redevelopment and lease of the North Park Shopping Center on Park Avenue.

"They see the steady population growth, and the increasing level of investment being made throughout the city, more of the national chains are taking a look at the city," Korris said about the new Starbucks. "We’re pleased to be able to bring this popular brand to Bridgeport."

In preparation for an April opening, Starbucks will start its employment process in the late winter.

For more information about the project, visit Bridgeport’s Office of Planning and Economic Development website.