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By Jennifer Farnsworth
Kru Coffee in Saratoga Springs is opening a second location in Burlington, Vt.
Owner Kyle Brock said it will open in about a month. The coffee shop will be located in the Church Street Marketplace.
Brock said they will look upon additional family members to run the Vermont location. His sister in-law, Lisa Weber, will manage the Burlington café with her husband, Tom. Brock said Lisa will run the front end, while Tom will handle the kitchen operations. While the menu will mimic that of the Saratoga cafe, Brock said one major difference will be the addition of gourmet donuts.
Brock said Kru Coffee has a partnership with Healthy Living Market & Café, which sells Kru Coffee beans and coffee drinks at its stores in South Burlington and Saratoga Springs.
Both cafés will serve espresso drinks and drip coffee made from beans that Kru roasts in Saratoga Springs at their Marion Avenue location. Brock said they will continue to nurture the heart of the business, which is providing coffee wholesale to over 40 businesses in the area, ranging from the Capital Region to the Lake George area. Cold-brew coffee, teas and breakfast sandwiches will all be available at the Vermont location.
The 2,400-square-foot space required electrical and plumbing work and also vents in order to install a kitchen.
The cafe, which will be open daily, will be able to seat about 60 people, including a space for small gatherings, with additional outdoor seating in the warmer months. More information is available at krucoffee.com.