Showing posts with label The Community Boutique & Café. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Community Boutique & Café. Show all posts

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.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

About the Community Boutique & Café, an inclusive gathering place on 12th Street

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

Tomorrow marks the soft opening of The Community Boutique & Café, a community-driven market at 515 E. 12th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B. 

The founders are Soudavone Khamvongsa (above left) and Settareh Barakhshan.

Here's their mission via a recent Instagram post
The Community Boutique is a unique retail and cafe space designed to uplift our community, local makers, and small businesses. Every visit offers a warm, personal shopping experience where you can connect with the stories behind your favorite handcrafted items. We're founded by two women of color, a Lao Refugee and an Iranian Immigrant. 

Our goal is to create an inclusive and vibrant gathering place for our community to connect, shop local, and enjoy a cup of tea and coffee in our cafe like you're meeting old friends. 
The market will carry handmade goods including soaps, candles, and jewelry.
Here's more about the soft launch opening tomorrow (Friday) evening...