- The popular neighborhood coffee shop Cordella’s, which has been closed for 14 months, is back after major renovations.
- Despite being closed, Cordella’s has maintained a presence through pop-up events and residencies.
The popular neighborhood coffee shop Cordella’s at 116 June St., Worcester, marks a major expansion, officially launching a new beverage program to include wine and craft cocktails on Nov. 14.
Although their June Street shop has been closed for a 14-month renovation, owners Andy Jimison and his wife Jess Rao and Alecia Bishop have successfully maintained Cordella’s brand presence. “Fifty-six pop up events in 2026, not including residencies,” said owners, who had served coffee, snacks, etc. from their mobile cart. One of their long-standing residencies included The Burncoat Center for Art and Wellness in Worcester. You could also find them at downtown Worcester’s seasonal Market on Exchange and Fivefork farms in Upton, just to name a few.
To bring you up to speed on Cordella’s: The coffee shop has expanded its original 14-16 seat capacity by taking over the neighboring storefront utilized by Jimison’s former arcade and retro video game shop. Jimison noted that while the remodeling may have taken longer than anticipated, everyone is extremely pleased with the final result. The owners recently hosted a private wine tasting for family and friends…