This month, we are offering a salute to new Granby businesses. Starting a business requires long hours, copious planning and nerves of steel. Historical data from the U.S. Small Business Administration indicates approximately 32 percent of new employer-based businesses do not survive beyond their first two years.
To celebrate their success, we want to recognize the businesses that opened in Granby since 2023 and have beaten the odds by continuing to thrive in the Granby community.
Opened in 2026
9 Lives Café, 335 Salmon Brook Street
Opportunity to interact and adopt rescue cats in a relaxed cafe setting
Coopertine Matcha, 2 Salmon Brook Street
Puerto-Rican, family-owned cafe serving baked goods and specialty drinks
Hadley’s Boutique, 10 Hartford Avenue
Trendy clothing store for all occasions owned by aunt and niece
M Nail Spa, 7 Mill Pond Drive
Spa offering a comprehensive range of nail services and beauty treatments
Julien’s Bakery, 9 Bank Street
Second location opens and features indoor seating for breakfast and lunch
The Flip, 7 Mill Pond Drive
Modern cafe serving savory crepes and handcrafted coffees
Vintage Press Café, 256 Salmon Brook Street
Has had its soft opening, serving beverages and sandwiches
Opened in 2024
Bear’s Den Pub, 18R Hartford Avenue
Pub located in a charming carriage house in the heart of Granby
Granby Garment Cleaners, 10 Hartford Avenue
Offers tailoring, alterations and dry-cleaning services
Verona Pizza, 10 Hartford Avenue
Pizzeria offering pizza, classic Italian dishes, salads and subs for eat in or take out
Opened in 2023
Drago’s, 7 Mill Pond Drive
Features hearty breakfast and lunch dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients
Julien’s Farm Shop, 175 Barn Door Hills Road
Features locally-sourced scratch-made breads, pastries and breakfast sandwiches
Las Potras Mexican Restaurant, 518 Salmon Brook Street
Offers traditional and specialty Mexican and Latin dishes; patio opened in 2026
New business owners struggle to gain traction when they open in a community. Please consider supporting these businesses—and tell them you read about them in the Drummer!