Chelsea Coffee House moving to new location on U.S. 280

Chelsea Coffee House is relocating to a more prominent spot on U.S. 280. The new location will share space with Chelsea Apothecary just behind Chelsea Lane, and it will be visible from the heavily traveled road.

Owners Jeff and Rhonda Gross opened the original location off Foothills Parkway in Chelsea Sept. 1, 2012. As they built their clientele base and their business grew, so did their need for a larger place. They have been looking to move for a few years, but the right space just wasn’t available. 

Gross said he got a call from Chelsea Apothecary owner Jeff Honea, and after some discussion, they decided sharing the space would be a mutual benefit. 

“We’ve outgrown our kitchen, and we need more kitchen space to give us the ability to do our catering and offer more menu items,” Gross said. 

The new location will feature a full kitchen and allow them to do just that. Chelsea Coffee House caters box lunches for clients including schools, businesses and churches. 

A wall will separate the two businesses, allowing for easy access between them. While the coffee house’s indoor seating space won’t be much larger, there will be outdoor seating at the new location. 

The interior will have a different look but will still be family-oriented. 

“Giving teenagers a safe place to go has always been a priority,” Gross said.

Gross said he hoped that he and his four part-time employees would make the move before the end of the year. He also added the current hours may change, depending on customer traffic.