Eleva Coffee re-opens with new interior + menu

The shop is now open after making significant interior renovations

Eleva Coffee’s first full-service location just got a whole new look. Eleva is back with more than just a coffee shop. With a training lab, a fulfillment center for online and wholesale business in the back, and expanded seating along with a refined menu up front, Eleva has redesigned itself so that neighbors can grab breakfast, sit down to lunch, or relax over a warm latte.

In the new menu there’s something for everyone: coffee and a doughnut combo for $5, avocado toast or a homemade hummus for the healthy eater, hot pressed sandwiches, plus fresh cookies and pastries from Nick + Sons. The food comes with credentials as well, chef Raffaello Van Couten operates two Williamsburg favorites: Midnights and Claudia’s. Enjoy it all in a lounge inspired space with new couches and tables for some mindful time alone or a casual spot to meet a friend.

Read about Eleva’s initial opening back in May—where their focus has remained with giving back to the communities that grow their coffee—and read about our pop-up with Eleva from the spring.

You can also see owners Raffaello and Emilio in our video promoting small business owners on Grand Street below.

Bahia Takes Lead with Storefront Renovations

Bahia Restaurant & Café has evolved its look to reflect the ever changing neighborhood

Bahia’s exterior post-renovation

The times are changing in Williamsburg, and so is Bahia Restaurant & Café. The El Salvadoran restaurant has nearly completed full interior + exterior improvements, converting the inside to the picture above.

Grand Street has seen a lot of change in the past two decades, and the 19 year old cafe is looking to stay ahead of the curve. The restaurant’s owners, Luis and Felix have always been strong members of the
Grand Street community and partners with the BID. Now in this effort, Bahia is proving to be a standard bearer for businesses in their community engagement + commitment to stay in tune with an ever changing retail environment that demands new aesthetic appeal.

New businesses on Grand Street have been increasingly focusing effort on storefront design, and Bahia is now leading the charge for longtime business owners looking to evolve with an increasingly competitive
commercial corridor and restaurant scene.

Although its appearance may have changed, Bahia’s authentic cuisine has remained the same. The eatery excels in its El Salvadoran classics like pupusas + yuca frita and seafood, and goes further to offer Italian +
American dishes as well.

For residents and visitors to the neighborhood, Bahia should be a can’t-miss trip to one of Grand Street’s longest-living and always improving gems. For business owners looking to take the next step in modernizing their storefront, check these guidelines from the NYC SBS on how to begin.

The interior renovations were completed earlier this year