A new café by Equator Coffees is coming to Sonoma Marketplace, marking the company's first location in Sonoma County. The Sonoma Planning Commission approved the permit during a meeting on February 20. Founded by Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell in 1995, Equator Coffees is a woman-owned business known for its organic and fair-trade coffee. The café will be located at 201 West Napa Street, Suite 5, and will feature both indoor and outdoor seating.
• The café will have a total of 750 square feet, with three tables and five chairs indoors, plus 11 tables and 34 seats outdoors.
• It will operate daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and employ around 10 staff members.
• The menu will include coffee, tea, pastries, and small plates like paninis.
• Minor renovations will be made, such as adding counter space and a new outswing door.
This new location is significant as it will enhance the local economy and provide a community gathering spot. The café aligns with the city’s plans and will help foster a vibrant merchant corridor in Sonoma.
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