‘Local’ was born out of a dream to be the absolute best-in-class coffee shop as well as an integral part of the community. In the several years since opening, we have carefully curated our favorite food and beverage products from the tri-state area with a particular focus on Brooklyn and Upstate New York.  We are excited to introduce them to you, super-fresh and with lots of love in our beautifully designed shop. Please take a moment of your day to stop by and enjoy a delicious cup of Irving Farm coffee or Tay Tea and some treats. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our Story

Kevin has been a New Jersey native all his life. He went on to study Finance in Philadelphia with aspirations to one day own a business. After graduating college, he spent his first two years bouncing between various corporate gigs before settling at a small firm that was on the rise in its niche, where he eventually worked for 10 years. Over this period, he was afforded the chance to work with many different small businesses on a daily basis, learning about what made each one so unique. It was through this experience that he gained an immense respect and appreciation for the entrepreneurs that are integral to our economy. But over time, the idea of owning a small business really started to manifest itself, and by chance, he found the opportunity to take over Local Coffee. As an avid coffee drinker, he always knew there was a deeper culture to the beverage that many people worldwide share as a key part of their daily routine. He is now excited to take what he has learned over the years and apply them to Local, all while sharing the same values and principles that its previous owners, Robert and Adele, have brought to the community and built Local Coffee on since its inception.

Kevin and his wife Nancy met while in college and have been married since 2019. They currently reside in Montclair where they are raising their daughter, Skylar.