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The Fox

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IndependentRoasting arrangement unverifiedSourcing: Limited public info
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The Fox is a downtown Auburn coffee shop that serves as a community hub for students and locals. It distinguishes itself from the owners' other business, Well Red, by focusing exclusively on coffee, tea, and pastries rather than books and wine. The shop maintains a welcoming, artisanal environment that honors the legacy of the previous tenant, Coffee Cat.

Ownership
The Fox is an independent coffee shop owned and operated by Richard and Crystal Tomasello, who also own the Well Red bookstore and coffee shop locations in Auburn.
Founded
2024
Roasting
Roasting arrangement not independently verified.
What it's known for
The Fox is known for its cozy, industrial-style atmosphere in downtown Auburn and its focus on high-quality coffee, tea, and pastries in a space that previously housed the local favorite, Coffee Cat.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer information for its coffee offerings. It operates as a cafe-focused business rather than a roastery, and sourcing details are not provided on their website or in public coverage.
In the news

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

2024-04-19 · The Observer
The Fox coffee shop now open for business

The Fox opened in downtown Auburn on April 15, 2024, in the former location of Coffee Cat. Owned by Richard and Crystal Tomasello, who also operate the Well Red brand, the shop focuses on coffee and pastries rather than the books and wine offered at their other locations.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-29. 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. I could not verify the specific roasting partner or the origin countries of the coffee served, as the brand does not publish this information on its website or in local media coverage.

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