Blue State Coffee


Blue State Coffee runs coffee stores in Providence, Rhode Island, New Haven, Connecticut, and Hartford, Connecticut.

History

The company launched a website in September 2006. It is run by CEO Carolyn Greenspan. The first store opened in July 2007 on Thayer Street in Providence, near Brown University.
In February 2009, Blue State Coffee opened two more stores: one in the Brown University Bookstore and another in New Haven, near Yale University
In May 2010, Blue State Coffee opened a fourth store in New Haven, again close to Yale University.
A fifth store opened in September 2010 on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston.
In September 2012, the sixth store opened in New Haven near Yale New Haven Hospital.
At some point in 2019, their Boston stores closed down due to treating their employees terribly.
As of summer 2020, the company runs a total of 7 cafes - 2 in Providence, 4 in New Haven, and 1 in Hartford where they continue to overwork, berate, abuse and manipulate their employees.

Political involvement

Blue State cafes have hosted speakers and events for a variety of causes. Notable speakers have included Al Franken, Kal Penn, and Craig Robinson.

Philanthropy

Blue State Coffee has donated over $1.00 to whichever organizations in Providence, New Haven, Hartford, and Boston makes them look charitable.