The Atomic Bean Cafe

05/30/2022

Found this gem in my basement!

11/21/2020

Dear Friends, Family, Supporters of the ABC,

I have sat down to write this letter 5 different times. It’s a hard one to finish. We have officially decided to not re-open the Atomic Bean Cafe. After 12 years of service, it took a pandemic to shut our doors, and that is something to be proud of.

No one said running a small business is easy, and it was truly a labor of love. We have met the smartest, funniest, passionate folks from all around the globe within those 4 walls. Some we even get to take away with us as friends. We have laughed together, cried together, danced to 90’s music all day, and we thank you for it. I will miss warming up slices of ham for our favorite 4 legged customers, inventing new muffins or croissants to serve up daily, and yes, even hearing people argue politics with Dave! It was truly a place to gather, discuss, invent, and leave your mark. You have all done just that. Without our regulars the Bean just wouldn’t have been the same. One of our most treasured regulars (shout-out to you Patrick!) said that he once heard the Bean described as this…“It reminds you of your favorite coffee shop from home, wherever home might be” and THAT my friends is what the Bean meant to so many, including me. You have watched us grow as people, and as a family. I felt such a warm sense of community when I was pregnant with Charlie, it knocked me off my feet. You were all so genuinely happy for us and supportive. Handing a customer my baby over the counter to hold while I made their latte (because c’mon safety!) is a cherished memory. We really did become that Mom and Pop shop in every sense of the word!

So what I am trying to say is….Thank you for choosing to support us and for being our friends. We will continue to root for you from afar! We love you all and wish peace and love, peace and love to the People’s Republic of Cambridge.

Xoxo
Ginny, Dave, and Charlie

04/25/2020

Miss serving up the strongest cups of hope. I should make a batch of cold brew at home tomorrow so I don’t get rusty.

03/29/2020

Updates

03/21/2020

We are taking long family walks and practicing the art of being still. It feels like 3 weeks have already past.

03/16/2020

Here is the latest statement by our Mayor. Another note: Please help by checking in on your elderly or immune-compromised neighbors to see if they need help with anything.

The City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD), and Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) will be providing frequent updates to the community on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

03/13/2020

We believe strongly that social distancing is the biggest help in controlling covid-19. therefore we are closing until further notice. We need to protect our high risk community. We love you all and hope to back at it soon. Please check back here for updates on our reopening date and for coffee memes. Love, Ginny, Dave, Charlie, and the entire ABC CREWWWWW ♥️💕💜🖤❣️

03/08/2020

Millions of people have been asking us to create a new muffin. Here it is. The hybrid 1/2 muffin 1/2 brownie. You’re welcome. 😇☝🏼🖤❣️😍🥳🙏🏼

02/16/2020

Sundays in the Cafe are probably my favorite day of the week. There is just a different vibe..and free parking. 😬 But first. Coffee in Bed. @ The Atomic Bean Cafe