COLUMBUS, Ohio, U.S. – Columbus, Ohio Coffee Roaster Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea recently welcomed The Office Coffee & Wine Bar to the group of independent coffee shops, cafés and bakeries it supports in 29 states. The shop at 3280 George II Hwy in Southport, North Carolina held its grand opening in April.
“We’re excited to welcome owner Rob Warner and his team to the Crimson Cup community,” said Greg Ubert, founder and president. “Working with entrepreneurs to bring their unique visions to life is a big part of our success as a coffee roaster and coffee shop franchise alternative.”
As a realtor, Warner found that he had no place to meet clients, and that the Boiling Spring Lakes area offered limited coffee options. Having previously spent years as a sommelier at a local resort, he decided to combine wine and coffee with meeting space at his late mother’s former real estate office.
On the coffee side, The Office serves a full menu of hot, iced and frozen espresso drinks – including mochas, lattes and cappuccinos – as well as iced coffee and tea, cold-brewed coffee, hot chocolate, fruit smoothies and other custom drinks.
The menu also includes Crimson Cup’s Nitro cold brew, which is infused with nitrogen gas and dispensed through a tap to produce a frothy beverage with the texture of a fine milk stout. Ice cream and pastries round out the offerings.
Other beverage and food options include a unique mix of wine, coffee, craft beer, cigars and small food offerings such as pastries, salads, wraps and charcuterie trays.
In memory of Warner’s mother, The Office features “Mom’s Room,” with mementos from her office, including a favorite stained glass picture.
The shop offers two small offices and a conference room for use by local area businesses, as well as a dining room, wine room and a spacious outdoor deck. It caters to businesses with free Wi-Fi and a wireless printer.
