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"The coffee start-up Blank Street Coffee has expanded rapidly (about 40 shops citywide) and since 2020 opened three locations within blocks of Blank Slate’s Nomad spot — at 472 Third Avenue, 298 Fifth Avenue, and 127 East 23rd Street — contributing to customer confusion; owners of the local cafe say many people are not fans of Blank Street and accidentally avoid the independent shop thinking it is part of the chain." - Melissa McCart