NEW: Blue State Coffee Closing on Thayer Street After 18 Years

NEW: Blue State Coffee Closing on Thayer Street After 18 Years

The original Blue State Coffee is closing. 

The coffee shop, located at the north end of Thayer Street in Providence by Brown, opened in 2004. 

A sign in the window announced that the last day it will be open is Thursday, November 17.

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“This cafe was the first one we opened — and we have been thrilled to be part of the Providence community. Over the past 18 years, Blue State Coffee grew to have 9 cafes in 3 states. We are so proud of this company and as a family-owned business, we feel it is the right time to make this change," states the sign. 

According to Blue State Coffee’s website: 

"Blue State Coffee's mission is to create a ripple effect of positive change. As a family owned business that was founded on ideals, not just for profit, we care deeply about the people around us and strive to make a meaningful difference in their lives. Since our founding in 2004, we have donated over $1,000,000 to local non-profit organizations."

The story was first reported in the Brown Daily Herald.