Ripple Cafe Opens in Dorchester | Eater Boston

"Located in Dorchester’s Ashmont section, this coffee shop opened on February 28 after its owners spent a year operating a pop-up coffee cart in a Codman Square restaurant and running a successful GoFundMe to secure a permanent home. They signed a three-year lease on the former Flat Black Coffee Company space close to the Ashmont MBTA station and serve Counter Culture coffee (hot or iced), along with tea and pastries. The owners, James Guerrier and Elle Ducheine, plan to partner with local businesses and social ventures, provide a living wage plus staff training and growth opportunities, and donate a portion of profits to local civic and non-profit organizations aligned with their values. Current hours are weekdays 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and closed on Sundays for now." - Dana Hatic