Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Community Boutique & Café has closed on 12th Street

After 18 months, the Community Boutique & Café at 515 E. 12th St., between Avenue A and Avenue B, has closed. 

EVG reader lime shared the above photo, noting that they had "the best ube matcha latte in the neighborhood." May 31 was their last day in business.

Upon opening in November 2024, owners Soudavone Khamvongsa and Settareh Barakhshan described their project as "a unique retail and cafe space designed to uplift our community, local makers, and small businesses." 

On the Instagram closing notice, patrons left many kind words, including: "Never forget all the people you brought together, the community you built, and the impact you had on so many of us."

A new landlord took possession of the building in the spring. 

According to PincusCo., Marshall Aronow, David Aronow and Anna Bauder sold No. 515 for $7.2 million to Kings Capital on April 29.

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