Salt City Coffee is expanding into eastern Onondaga County, with a new store located in Fayetteville.
This marks the fourth location for the Syracuse homegrown coffee shop, which got its start five years ago. Its first location was on the first floor of an 1860s home at 509 W. Onondaga St. The coffee shop then expanded with locations at 720 University Ave. and in the Salt City Market at 484 S. Salina St. in Syracuse.
Now the family-owned business has a fourth location - this one in the horseshoe-shaped plaza known as Fayetteville Square. Salt City Coffee has purchased Soleil Cafe from owners Shem Doupe and Taylor Randolph.
The couple wanted to travel and was interested in selling, said Maria Metthe, who owns Salt City Coffee with her husband, Aaron. Soleil Cafe opened in 2016.
“We talked with them, and we felt our brand and philosophy matched well with theirs,’' Metthe said.
Salt City Coffee thought about expanding into the Fayetteville area, and when this opportunity arose, it was perfect, Metthe said.
“They already have a strong customer base, and also offer a simplistic menu, which we do as well,’' she said.
Metthe said they believe a coffee shop is bigger than just a cup of coffee or a bag of beans- it’s an experience. It’s also an important part of the community, she said.
Salt City Coffee took over the spot in May. This summer, they are offering a cold brew on draft and some specialty drinks, such as a Valencia cold brew, shaken drinks and an Espresso Paloma, which is double espresso with sparkling grapefruit juice and lime.
They also sell roasted coffee beans and teas.
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