MAYFLOWER COFFEE

The Manhattan of the 1920's would hardly recognize itself today. The changes are mind boggling. Gone are the corner shops that trim felt hats. The coffee counters that offered a 10-cent "bottomless" cup of coffee are faded memories. Those counters may be gone, but the coffee is as big a part of the New Yorkers life as it ever was. As New York continues to change and grow with time, Mayflower imitates its hometown by keeping some of its old traditions while continuously growing with the market and technology. Samuel Kobrick started his company in 1920, selling his "Mayflower" brand to those very same coffee counters and shops, along with some of the finest restaurants in and around the city. His philosophy was very simple… roast the finest coffee available, deliver fresh product and treat each customer like they were family. Samuel, who died in 1967, passed his legacy to his sons Frank and Sonny and Mayflower continued to flourish and gain notoriety as word of their unique proprietary..

Also known as: Mayflower Coffee Company

Primary location: Jersey City United States