Mason’s Place opens in new location
Mason’s Place opened its new location Monday at 101 E. Broadway Ave. after spending 11 years in the Smith Martin Building. Owner Heather Mason hands a couple of customers their blended drinks.
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Two raspberry frappuccinos wait to be picked up by customers at the new Mason’s Place location. The new location will continue serving its signature drinks and baked goods but will be expanding to offer a breakfast and lunch menu in the near future.
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Mason’s Place barista Taylor Poplawski warms up two muffins for customers at the new location. She said the move was bittersweet, and she will miss working from the Smith Martin Building, but she is excited to grow into the new building.
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Mason’s Place owner Heather Mason said she spent the last three weeks preparing the new space for customers. Mason’s Place only had to close for a week and a half to finish the move from the Smith Martin Building to its new location on Broadway Ave.
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Mason’s Place Barista Joshua Suehiro steams milk for a latte at the new Broadway Avenue location. He has been a barista at Mason’s Place for seven years.
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Barista Josh Suehiro pours a latte for a customer. He said he has received a lot of compliments on the new space and how it’s decorated.
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A Mason’s Place customer picks up two drinks at the coffee shop's new location on Broadway Avenue.
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Mason’s Place Owner Heather Mason and Baker Kait Chase work on biscuits Tuesday. Chase is the newest baker, and she said she has enjoyed the job so far.
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Mason’s Place barista Josh Suehiro pours a double shot of espresso for customers Tuesday. He said he pulls around 100 shots during a normal shift.
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Mason’s Place Owner Heather Mason said one of her goals for the new location is for it to be a third place for the community. She explained everyone has two places, work and home, but she wants a third place for people to come and feel comfortable whether with friends or by themselves.
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