Coffee Emporium Provides Fresh-Roasted Fuel for Morning Customers
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Matt Royster knows about energy, having worked for 19 years as a mechanic for a natural gas pipeline. But six years ago, he made a career switch that changed his focus to a different type of fuel – one that starts the day off right for a growing number of residents.
At Royster’s Main Street Coffee Emporium at 547 Main St. in downtown Danville, customers can greet the morning with a cup of freshly roasted coffee and a New York bagel or other breakfast treat.
As the name of the business suggests, coffee is the main draw here, along with all-day breakfast offerings, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. The “world-famous” walnut chicken salad sandwich is a popular lunch menu item, Royster says.
“We roast our own [coffee] beans – we get them from all over the world,” Royster says. “We roast them right here on the spot. We do deli sandwiches, and we carry Boar’s Head meat. We do all of the espresso-based specialty drinks, as well as regular coffee.
“Coffee is what we started with – and we’ve added these other things on,” he says. “It would be tough to make it without the addition of food.”
Main Street Coffee Emporium, which seats 50, is a popular gathering spot for locals, Royster says.
“We’ve grown every year since we opened,” Royster says. “We’re growing this year [2008], even with the economy like it is. It is a hangout for people who come in for coffee. I get to meet all kinds of interesting folks. We’ve been fortunate we’ve been able to stay open and grow.”
For those who just can’t get away from the office, Royster also offers light catering and delivers box lunches to area businesses and schools.
Story by Anne Gillem
Photo by Todd Bennett
