A new coffee shop in the main branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library is holding its grand opening, just in time for one of the most colorful festivals in Utah.
Hugo Coffee Roasters, located in the former Salt Lake Roasting Company space at the Main Library at 210 E. 400 South, has been open since March, said library spokesperson Quinn McQueen.
But the company is considering this weekend, with the Utah Pride Festival at Library Square and Washington Square, as its official opening, a news release said. Hugo Coffee also will be running a booth at the festival.
The grand opening celebration will feature limited-edition pride-themed Hugo Coffee stickers, available at the library location and the Pride Festival booth. Pride attendees can also pick up a coupon for 20% off any purchase at the library coffee shop, valid this weekend only, the release said.
McQueen told The Salt Lake Tribune in October that Hugo Coffee would be coming to the Main Library, but at the time, there was still a chance that the plan would fall through.
Hugo Coffee was selected to open at the Main Library through a “rigorous, competitive” request for proposals process, McQueen said in October.
Back then, McQueen said, “The City Library is thrilled to be moving forward with Hugo Coffee at the downtown Main Library.”
“Patrons and staff alike have missed having coffee and treats available, and even better, Hugo’s values are closely aligned with our own,” she continued.
Hugo Coffee, which has its corporate headquarters in Park City, donates a portion of the proceeds from every sale to animal rescue organizations, the release said. To date, the coffee brand has donated $120,000 to more than 150 rescue organizations nationwide, a spokesperson said.
In a statement, Hugo Coffee founder and CEO Claudia McMullin said, “We are honored to bring Hugo Coffee to such an inspiring and inclusive community landmark. The Salt Lake City Public Library embodies values of education, community and connection — values that we share deeply at Hugo."
Lucky Ones Coffee, which is largely staffed by people with disabilities, was chosen to open a location at the Marmalade library at 280 W. 500 North through the same selection process. Lucky Ones also has been open since March.
