Essex is about to get a whole lot cozier thanks to lifelong resident and first-time business owner Amanda Henning. A 2008 graduate of Kenwood High School, Amanda is bringing her dream of a welcoming, community-centered café to life with The Comfy Cup, opening this fall at 25 Eastern Blvd., Suite 98B—right between Ramos Latin Restaurant and Essex Community Development Corporation. The Comfy Cup is more than just a café. It’s a space created to bring people together over coffee, smoothies, snacks, and shared experiences. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to read, an inspiring environment to work remotely, or a new go-to spot for coffee dates or community events, Amanda is building a one-of-a-kind gathering place on Eastern Blvd. in Essex. A Hometown Dream, Fueled by Community Support Amanda’s journey to business ownership was made possible, in part, through Project Restore 2.0, a State of Maryland Department of Housing
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