Local residents who have been waiting for a coffee house with free WiFi are soon going to have a new place to go in Bellmore.
Bill Polara, who grew up in Bellmore, is one of the driving forces behind Bellmore Bean, which is slated to open soon at 2718 Grand Ave. The new business will offer free wireless internet, couches and a relaxed atmosphere, according to Polara.
"There’s too many bars around here as it is," Polara said. "So I
thought, let’s open a coffee house."
There was plenty of work to be done to the building before Bellmore Bean could open for business. The ceilings, which were made out of old-fashioned tin, had to be estored. Improvements were also made to the walls and had the floor, which hadn't been changed in 87 years.
"We’re going to serve coffees, ground coffee and
we’re going to sell coffee by the pound," Polara added. "We’re also going to have free WiFi,
music on the weekends, maybe a couple of readings as well."
Polara said that this new business will provide those who don't drink a new option for somewhere to go to have a good time. He also said that he'd like to open up during Halloween week, but he is not sure about specifics yet, because he is waiting on a few things from the Hempstead Town Buildings Department.
"The town doesn’t really have anything like this," Polara said. "We’re going to have a few couches, a few tables…nothing crazy, but it’s going
to be nice."
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Bellmore Bean to Open on Grand Avenue
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Joe Targove June 16, 2013 at 08:14 am
I'm willing to donate my party place in east Meadow and my dj services for free to help the kids. ..…Read More dreamcatcher516@gmail.com joe
Mickey June 10, 2013 at 08:25 am
Natalie. I am so sorry to read this. I too have a little 5 yr. old dog who I love desperately...…Read More and I feel your pain. There is another website for an organization that does an amazing job finding lost pets. It's LOSTMYDOGGIE.COM There is a small fee, but they get signs up all over the area and have a phone system set up where everyone in the area of where she was lost gets a PHONE CALL ALERT message to watch for Molly. They leave a phone number and their website address so if anyone has seen her or has her they know where to call. Great system! Check it out! I've never used them, but I HAVE received calls myself recently on 2 separate lost dogs and I've seen the many photos they hung up in my area in Levittown for dogs lost within a few miles of this area. In other words, they DO what they say they will do to help find Molly. Just want you to know what is out there to help you bring Molly home. My grandkids go to school around Grand and Camp Ave. We'll be watching for her! God Bless and good luck! I'm sure she will be returned to you real soon!!
Natalie Molloy June 10, 2013 at 10:14 am
Molly is actually not my dog , however I understandthe feeling of losing a dog and thought it would…Read More be a good idea to post on the Patch.