Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A new coffee shop is expected to open near the end of July in Downtown Trenton near Elizabeth Park.
A popular 1990s sitcom inspired the name of a new coffee house coming to Downtown Trenton--located across the street from Elizabeth Park. Elizabeth Perk Coffee House, 2775 W. Jefferson Ave., is expected to open at the end of July. Owner Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, said, while he wasn't a huge fan of the show, the name of the coffee house on the NBC show "Friends" always stuck out to him. "The name of my coffee house was inspired by Central Perk--the coffee house on 'Friends,'" Hayes said. The fictional coffee house, Central Perk, was located near Central Park in New York, NY and Hayes said the similarities between locations made naming his business a no-brainer. "I own the name lock stock and barrel," Hayes said. Hayes is currently …
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Mark Hayes of Grosse Ile plans to decorate the interior of a new coffee shop in the same manner as one of his other businesses--Dotte Pub in Wyandotte
The interior design of a new coffee house in Downtown Trenton is expected to showcase Trenton's rich history through historic photographs. Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, plans to open a coffee house in the former A&W building, which he purchased last week. Hayes said he hopes people will rekindle old traditions--started before the A&W closed three years ago--and begin new traditions at his coffee house. "I want to focus on Trenton's historic value," Hayes said. Hayes is part-owner of Dotte Pub in Wyandotte, where he and his two business partners spent nearly $70,000 restoring the old Edinger Hotel bar to its former glory. Work crews restored original crown molding and wall sconces that had not functioned in more than 30 years. The walls at…
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Local businessman and coffee lover Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, purchased the property and plans to turn the former burger joint into a coffee shop.
Patch readers shared their excitement and their dismay on the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page Monday after learning the former A&W in Downtown Trenton was sold. The man who purchased the property, Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, plans to open a coffee house using the existing building. He plans to sell Crimson Cup brand coffee and ice cream. Shortly after the story broke on Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch the article had more than 200 Facebook recommends, nearly 50 comments and nearly 40 "likes." Patch readers had mixed feeling about the sale. Some were happy to hear another vacant building had been filled, while others were disappointed to see the restaurant gone for good. Hayes and his wife, Debbie Hayes, 40, began commenting on the …
Monday, April 1, 2013
The former A&W is expected to be transformed into a new business by July.
The former A&W restaurant in Downtown Trenton was recently sold. Local businessman and coffee lover Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, purchased the property and plans to turn the former burger joint into a coffee shop. Hayes said he plans to sell Crimson Cup brand coffee. Crimson Cup, based in Columbus, OH, sells only the top 5 percent of coffee beans harvested around the world, according to the Crimson Cup website. Hayes said his passion for coffee inspired him to open a coffee shop near his home. "I love coffee," Hayes said. "I'm always looking for the best cup of coffee." Hayes also plans to sell ice cream at the coffee shop, though he did not know what type of ice cream he planned to sell. Hayes' wife, Debbie Hayes, 40, is expected to be …
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2975 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Grosse Ile businessman Mark Hayes placed an offer on the former A&W property in Downtown Trenton, which was rejected by the property owner.
Grosse Ile businessman Mark Hayes, 41, recently made an offer on the former A&W property in Downtown Trenton, but the offer was rejected. While he would not disclose the offer amount, Hayes said he offered the property owner more than $55,000, which is the price for which the owners paid for the property in 2009. "I made them a very lucrative, cash offer," Hayes said. "I was willing to close in two weeks and they rejected it." Hayes said the offer was rejected despite Trenton city officials' best efforts. "The City of Trenton was more than willing to work with me," Hayes said. "They want to see someone in that spot." Hayes, a regional manger for a cigar company and part-owner of Dotte Pub in Wyandotte, planned to turn the former restaurant…
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2975 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
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A recent offer was made and rejected on the former A&W property and Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers are in disagreement on what type of business should replace the former restaurant.
An offer was made and rejected on the former A&W property on Friday and Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers are in disagreement on what type of business should replace the former restaurant. Grosse Ile businessman Mark Hayes attempted to purchase the property to build a Bearclaw Coffee Co. and Calder's Ice Cream parlor. The property owners rejected Hayes' offer. Some readers want to see the A&W return to the property, while others say they like the coffee shop and ice cream idea. Here's a collection of comments pulled from the original article and the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page: Tell us what you'd like to see replace the old A&W in Downtown Trenton! For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse …
A local businessman attempted to purchase the former A&W restaurant located across the street from Elizabeth Park in Downtown Trenton.
Friday, February 22, 2013
A local businessman attempted to purchase the former A&W restaurant located across the street from Elizabeth Park in Downtown Trenton.
Residents and others interested in sipping gourmet coffee from a Michigan-born business at the former A&W site in Downtown Trenton--won't get that chance. A recent attempt to purchase the property and transform the former restaurant into a new Bearclaw Coffee Co. location was rejected, according to Trenton City Administrator Jim Wagner. Local businessman Mark Hayes recently made an offer to the real estate company responsible for the property, Signature Associates, which was met with a counter offer. Hayes submitted a counter offer of his own and the sale was rejected. Wagner would not say how much Hayse offered for the property, but did say "he offered more money than the owner paid for it." The sale was rejected Friday morning and is no …
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
The A&W on West Jefferson Avenue has been closed for years. What would you like to see take its place?
It's been a long time since anyone served a steaming hot chilidog with a side of cheesy chili fries at the now closed A&W at 2975 W Jefferson Ave. Perhaps, some residents have grown to accept the empty building just steps away from Elizabeth Park, but not Trenton Patch. No chance. We want to know what you'd like to see take the place of the old A&W in Trenton? To get the ball rolling, I'm going to offer up my suggestion: a rental shop where park goers can rent outdoor equipment like kayaks, scooters and bicycles. Remember, there is no wrong answer and you can add as many suggestions as you like. Have fun with it and let's see where this goes. Tell us what you think should replace the old A&W in the comment section below.
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Elizabeth Ann Gross
11:17 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
When your looking for employees hit me up. Id love to work right next to Elizabeth Park. more ›