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Limerick Coffee Shop Opens A Hospital Annex

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Sugared temptation greeted customers Thursday at the new Java's Brewin' location inside the lobby of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

POTTSTOWN PA – Java’s Brewin’, the coffee shop franchise that was launched during May 2007 at 296 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick PA, by owner Bob Baretta, has poured a second cup – so to speak – and opened a new location in the lobby of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center (PMMC).

Customers took advantage of opening discounts.

The hospital Java’s Brewin annex officially began business Thursday (Jan. 28, 2010), by selling coffee and other beverages, muffins, crumb cakes, brownies and cookies to a long line of employes and visitors, PMMC public relations representative Helen Guardiani reported. A hospital announcement characterized the new shop as a “business partnership” and “joint venture” with Baretta, but did not elaborate.

“We invested time in early 2009 to find the right local business partner for this endeavor. Java’s Brewin is a great family-owned company and we’re pleased with the quality of their product as well as their service,” hospital Chief Executive Office John Kirby said. “This is a win-win for all involved.”

Java’s Brewin’ kicked off its grand opening by offering a free mug with gift card purchases, and free beverage refills next week for its first 200 customers. When the weather improves, Kirby added, the hospital plans to set up tables and chairs outside its doors so customers can enjoy beverages and food in bistro style.

Barretta’s daughter Julie will operate the hospital shop Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend hours “may be a consideration in the future,” according to the hospital. So is an expansion of the menu; sandwich wraps and salads made fresh daily in the Royersford shop will soon be offered at the hospital as well.

It’s likely Kirby’s been a Java’s Brewin’ customer for awhile. The hospital notes that Barretta’s Limerick Shop is located near PMMC’s Limerick Family Care physicians offices.

A sign announced the new joint venture.

Photos from PMMC

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