:3Coffee Roasters is bringing its neighborhood-focused coffee concept to Halletts Point in Astoria, Queens. The family-owned business has signed a 1,232-square-foot lease at 30 Halletts Point, where it plans to open its second Astoria shop later this year. The location will introduce the first retail offering at the recently completed residential development.
Key takeaways
- :3Coffee Roasters will occupy 1,232 square feet at 30 Halletts Point.
- The shop is expected to open later this year.
- It will be the company’s second Astoria location.
- The store will be the first retail tenant at 20 and 30 Halletts Point.
The expansion reflects the growing commercial activity around Halletts Point, a waterfront development that opened last year with 647 apartments. The new café is expected to serve residents, nearby neighbors and visitors to the area.
A new retail anchor for Halletts Point
The Durst Organization, which signed the lease with :3Coffee Roasters, is positioning the coffee shop as an early retail amenity for the development. Halletts Point offers views of Manhattan and Queens, and its expanding residential population is creating demand for everyday services and neighborhood businesses.
For the development, the café represents a first step in establishing a retail identity at 20 and 30 Halletts Point. A recognizable local operator could help bring regular foot traffic to the site while providing residents with a convenient gathering place.
:3Coffee Roasters continues its growth
Astoria residents Fabian Guzman and Andrea Gomez founded :3Coffee Roasters. The brand began on Steinway Street and later opened a location in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, building its reputation around a community-oriented approach and specialty coffee offerings.
The Halletts Point shop will give the company a larger presence in its home borough while extending its reach to a newly developed waterfront neighborhood. Its two Astoria locations will serve distinct residential and commercial areas of the borough.
What the expansion means for Astoria
The new location adds to Astoria’s evolving mix of independent food and beverage businesses. As residential development continues, local operators such as :3Coffee Roasters can help connect newer buildings with the established character of the surrounding community.
With an opening planned for later this year, the café’s arrival will provide an additional retail option for Halletts Point residents and contribute to the neighborhood’s ongoing transition from a primarily residential project into a more active mixed-use destination.