Zume's Reopens Today

Good coffee is back after months of repairs.

The wait is over.  Zume’s Coffee House had a soft opening on Monday after closing its’ doors for construction and renovation on June 16.  Zume’s will resume their regular hours today, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.. They have a new lunch menu to go along with their famous coffee. With a new look and a new menu, what do you hope they kept the same? What will you miss? What have you been craving while they have been under construction? Use the comments section to sound off. Patch will catch up with the owners for a business profile once things get back to normal at 221 Main Street.  

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wash&union617

4:48 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012

Hi, and thanks for your response. I agree that those time lines are there for a reason. That answer was delivered in an immediate and rude manner...there was no argument before or after. It was just off-putting considering there was not even a hint of customer service skill whatsoever and it wasn't busy. Not a big deal in retrospect, just something that makes me think twice before spending money …   more ›

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