A decommissioned 1930 fire station in Mansfield is getting a new lease on life as a bakery and wine bar.
Butter Dream Bakery & Wine Bar is preparing to open this fall at 291 North Main Street, bringing a new all-day dining concept to the former fire station. Owner Peter Kuplast, a Mansfield resident and restaurateur, confirmed the plans this week.
The project has been years in the making. According to an earlier report from The Sun Chronicle, the Mansfield Select Board chose Kuplast’s proposal to transform the historic building into a café, bakery, restaurant, and wine bar in 2021. He subsequently purchased the property for $300,000 and has invested $3.7 million in renovations.
Butter Dream will serve fresh-baked bread made with organic flour, with plans to offer three to five varieties daily. The bakery will also serve pastries such as croissants, danishes, and cinnamon rolls, along with breakfast sandwiches made on freshly baked bread, soups, and salads.
As the day winds down, the café will transition into a bistro-style wine bar serving small plates, including tapas designed to pair perfectly with wine, cocktails, and champagne.
“We wanted to transition into sort of a wine bar with small plates like tapas that pair well with wine and cocktails and sort of a fun vibe there,” Phyllis Kuplast, Peter’s daughter and Butter Dream’s future manager, told What Now Boston.
Phyllis has managed the family’s Cibo Matto Caffe for 13 years, and the café will continue operating as usual. The family also owns Corfinio in Easton, which will remain open.
Butter Dream will span two floors, with an open kitchen downstairs and space for approximately 50 to 60 guests. The upstairs function space will accommodate 70 to 80 guests and be available for private events, including birthday parties, baby showers, and bridal showers. Both floors will have a bar, and plans also include a seasonal patio with approximately 30 seats and a rooftop deck with its own bar.
The upper level will be available to book for special occasions, including baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, and other private events. Both floors will have their own bar, alongside a seasonal front patio with approximately 30 seats and a rooftop deck complete with a bar.
Built in 1930, the former fire station served Mansfield for decades and holds personal significance for the Kuplast family. Phyllis and her parents all grew up in town, and the family hopes to preserve some of the building’s history, including restoring its former fire pole. “It’s a great community space, and we’re going to honor that,” Phyllis said.
Construction began in early 2026 and is now nearing completion, with the Kuplasts targeting a mid-November 2026 opening. Proposed weekday hours include bakery and breakfast service from 6 to 11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and small plates and wine from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Weekend service would begin at 7 a.m., with Sunday alcohol service starting at 10 a.m. for brunch.
“We’re a Mansfield family with many generations in town,” said Phyllis. “We’re just excited to bring another concept to the town.”
