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Curio Coffee

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IndependentNamed roasting partner: Counter Culture Coffee and Broadsheet CoffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Curio Coffee was a long-standing specialty coffee shop in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, known for its commitment to quality espresso and drip coffee. The cafe gained a local following for its unique combination of Belgian-style waffles and evening natural wine service. After a decade of operation, the business announced its closure and rebranding in late 2025.

Ownership
Curio Coffee is an independently owned, family-operated business founded by Justin and Rachel Pronovost.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Counter Culture Coffee and Broadsheet Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The shop is widely recognized for its authentic Belgian Liège-style waffles made with pearl sugar and its dual-concept service as a specialty coffee shop by day and a natural wine bar by night.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publish specific farm or producer details for its coffee offerings. They operate as a multi-roaster cafe, sourcing their coffee program from established partners like Counter Culture Coffee and Broadsheet Coffee rather than roasting in-house.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Curio Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-12-12 · Boston Restaurant Talk
Curio Coffee in Cambridge Is Being Rebranded to Call Me Honey

Curio Coffee in Cambridge is undergoing a transition as the business is rebranded to 'Call Me Honey.' Former manager Karissa Regan has acquired the space, with plans to maintain the shop's established coffee and waffle offerings under the new name.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand was a well-known local fixture, it did not maintain a detailed public database of its specific coffee sourcing origins or individual farm relationships.

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