When Bob first bought a roaster and opened the cafe in downtown Montpelier, good Vermont coffee was hard to find. While Capitol Grounds Cafe has been a steadfast and diligent fixture in Montpelier for years, the coffee we roast has been traveling far and wide. It's easy to spot a bag of Bob's coffee in many stores and cafes up and down Vermont. We realized that many of our customers have never been to Montpelier and using the 'Capitol Grounds' name might not mean much to them, so we felt it was time to have a name that reflects our roots more clearly to the people drinking our coffee. In March of 2017, we branded: 802 Coffee. Since 1998. Nice to meet you (again). Same great coffee, from the same real people. January of 2020, Julia Watson, Bob's eldest daughter took over the ownership role and joined the 802 Coffee team. Her enthusiasm and passion for what her father built brings an even more exciting time for us here at 802 Coffee. With our dedicated staff, we hope to continue to thrive as 802 Coffee hits an even bigger stepping stone in the company's history. We're the same group of dedicated individuals working tirelessly (and well-fueled with caffeine) to bring you the very best coffee from around the world. The name may have changed but our commitment hasn't. The coffee hasn't. The bag did, and we’ve had amazing feedback!