Owner of District 7 Tavern in Roxbury Planning New Neighboring Cafe

If plans move forward, District 7 Cafe will operate as a coffeehouse by day and a community events space by night.

Cat Broughton
Written By Cat Broughton
News Writer
Logo courtesy of District 7 Cafe on Facebook

It looks like a new café could be heading to Roxbury.

Royal Smith, the owner of District 7 Tavern, is planning to open a brand-new coffeehouse—District 7 Cafe—right next door at 376 Warren St, according to a report from Universal Hub.

District 7 Cafe would operate as a coffeehouse by day and a community events space by night. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can expect breakfast, lunch, and coffee drinks. But after hours, the venue would transform into a hub for local events, with plans to stay open until 2 a.m.

Smith is also seeking a liquor license to offer drinks like mimosas during brunch service. At a recent Boston Licensing Board hearing, he pointed out the neighborhood’s lack of nearby dining options, especially those that serve alcohol. He noted that the nearest such spot is roughly a mile away.

What Now Boston has reached out to Smith for additional details about District 7 Cafe and will share updates as they become available. In the meantime, follow the coffeehouse on Facebook.

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Cat Broughton is a creative lifestyle writer and contributing reporter at What Now Media Group, where she covers new business openings and the passionate people behind them. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Memphis and has a lifelong love of literature, which helps shape her own approach to storytelling. She currently lives in Tampa, Florida, where she spends her time writing, reading, thrifting, and seeking out good food and great fun.
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