Local Organic Coffee Shop Is Expanding, Opening New Location In Somerset County

WARREN, NJ — "The future is bright" for Bridgewater native Steven Chiocchi who is expanding and opening his third Ambee Coffee location in Somerset County.

"I'm thrilled. I'm pumped. I finally feel the momentum from the whole name change debacle," said Chiocchi referring to a lawsuit filed by actor and comedian Richard "Cheech" Marin claiming trademark infringement. Read More: 'Cheech' Sues Somerville Coffee Shop For Using His Name

Since then Chiocchi, a Bridgewater-Raritan High School graduate, rebranded his coffee shop to be called Ambee. Read More: Somerville Coffee Shop Rebrands Itself Again, This Time For Good

Now just about five years since opening his first location at 37 West Main Street in Somerville and then his second location at 101 Second Ave. in Raritan, Chiocchi is brewing up even more success.

Chiocchi announced the opening of his third location at 61C Mountain Blvd in Warren inside the Keystone Corner shopping center.

His goal is aggressive but he is hoping to open in September.

His third location will be similar to his Somerville shop with "more bells and whistles."

"It will have a bakery inside that will supply all our other locations with vegan and gluten-free options," said Chiocchi.

The location will also have an outdoor patio space ideal for families and those working from home who want to grab coffee and food to go.

Chiocchi also has some plans up his sleeve that he won't reveal just yet. Only saying, "Our cold brew is about to get much better."

For more information or to get updates on when the new location will open visit ambee.coffee or facebook.com/ambeecoffee or instagram.com/ambeecoffee.

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