Central Ohio coffee shop forced to close after unexpected building damage
After nearly 10 years of business, Coffee Connections is being forced to close its Hilliard location due to floor damage.
Owners Sharon and Nate Grenier posted on social media in June a plan to operate around the damage until further repairs can be made. Running a business in a 100-year-old building, issues tend to pop up, but after noticing the sinking floor had caused their counter to detach from the wall, it was clear this was no quick fix.
On June 17, while the owners were away, the city inspector and fire marshal evaluated the safety of Coffee Connections’ floor. The landlord was notified that, within 14 days, a city-approved structural engineer must inspect the damage and determine what repairs can be done.
Even if inspections and repairs began before the 14 days, according to the owners, moving the cafe equipment and waiting for future code inspections could take up to several months to complete.
Due to the unclear timeframe and damage, Coffee Connections had no choice but to cease business at its 4004 Main St. location.
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June 27 will be the last day of operation in Hilliard, but this isn’t the end of Coffee Connections. Through pop-ups and community support, the owners hope to have a series of options for new ways to operate.
“The address may be changing, but our mission remains the same,” Coffee Connections wrote on Facebook. “We still believe in community. We still believe in connection. We’re still roasting. We’re still brewing. We’re still showing up. It may look different for a season, but we’re not done yet.”
Follow their Instagram here for future announcements.
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