June 11, 2008
Hot news about local coffee business
A local convenience coffee chain has hot plans ahead. Java the Hutt, a coffee drive-through business, is making an entrance at Virginia Western Community College. On July 21, owners Bob Buckley and his wife, Mary, will open a coffee and beverage kiosk in the college’s student center.
And by early next year, they’ll open a full shop inside Virginia Western’s commons area. There, they plan to serve the typical coffee and related beverages, along with bagels, muffins and possibly desserts.
Also, this local chain is headed for Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. On Aug. 25, Java the Hutt will take the place of Jazzman’s, a cafe on the hospital’s ground floor, Bob Buckley said. He called the move “an answered prayer.”
And while making all of these plans, the Buckleys' business is adjusting to its third local drive-through location on Orange Avenue. Java the Hutt recently replaced Joltz, a former coffee drive-through, at Market Square East Shopping Center.
The Buckleys opened their first Java the Hutt at Towers Shopping Center in 1994. Earlier this year, they closed Coda, a coffee and food shop on Grandin Road, to focus more on their drive-through business.
Photo by Kyle Green, Roanoke Times photographer, of Bob Buckley at the Towers Shopping Center Java the Hutt.
Comments
[June 11, 2008 4:48 PM]
Sarah W.Java the Hutt in RMH will be wonderful- especially if they remember that there are people there all night working night shift and visitors there all night also. Jazzman's closes (at 6 pm!) before night shift even gets to work. At least I hope they stay open long enough for us to get our coffee buzz going at the beginning of the shift!
[June 17, 2008 2:00 PM]
JennySarah, That's a good question for me to ask the owners of Java the Hutt, about whether they will be open at night. I'll try to find out some information about that soon. I'm sure you and other hospital employees do appreciate a caffeine buzz at night!